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CONTENTS features 18

Devotion to the ocean Hollywood A lister Leonardo DiCaprio talks to ONBOARD

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Get On Course Now is the time to consider a career plan for the future

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Coke Float Anyone?

It’s time we addressed the problem of cocaine misuse in the yachting industry

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Tom On Tour ONBOARD catches up with the intrepid explorer Tom Bodkin

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Tender Love An in depth look at the tender, toys and submersibles marketplace

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Wind Parade Alf Anderson spends a day on the sands enjoying the latest adventure sport, blokarting

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Head East The Eastern Mediterranean has a lot to offer yachts seeking a refit

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The Race Is On Alicante prepares for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race

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The Entertainer The latest in entertainment and automation systems

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122 Wild Frontiers Fancy a break from the norm?

Secret Compass take adventure to the next level

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Comment ONBOARD’s resident sage goes in search of the perfect superyacht owner

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Upfronts Tips, people, advice and myths

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MY Opinion Richie Blake of Cayman Islands Shipping Registry looks at the future of The Red Ensign Group Passenger Yacht Code

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New Launch Project Sunrise is the ultimate birthday surprise for some lucky lady

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CONTENTS regulars 28 Desire Design trends from the affordable to the downright expensive

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42 Captain’s Profile Captain Graham Tindall talks about his job on board Anedigmi 82 Table Talk ONBOARD’S favourite eateries to suit all budgets in Dubrovnik

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98 Navigator A guide to Greece’s largest and most fascinating island 100 Six Of The Best Keep track with the best activity trackers 102 Yacht Essentials ONBOARD’s recommended essential services and products for the coming season 117 Body Treatments, myths, an autumn workout and an in depth guide to shaving and facial hair 128 A Day In The Life Of A day spent in the company of M2M Fender’s Dudley Pattison 131 Ask The Experts Advice from the leading experts in their field 133 Finance Rob Kaye on recent UK pension reforms Editor Chris Clifford Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon Advertising Manager Tim Morris Sales Executives Terry Hurley Art Direction Katie Prentice Accounts Julie Hewitt Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Tom Harrow, Claire Griffiths, Paddy Warwick, Rob Kay, Erica Lay, Alf Alderson, Muriel Pénoty Front cover Kristina Strobell Distributed by Superyacht Distribution www.superyacht-distribution.com info@superyacht-distribution.com ONBOARD is published quarterly by Plum Publications

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COMMENT

Who’s your Sugar Daddy?

ONBOARD’s resident sage sets off in search of the perfect superyacht owner

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once asked a fellow Captain why it was, that I never seemed to work for a nice owner and he seemed to have nothing but luck when it came to finding good employers. His advice surprised me. He said the perfect owner is “An old, rich, disabled, black, Jewish guy who has divorced his last four rich wives rather well and has since come out of the closet as gay. The same guy has to have waterside homes all over the world, a private long distance jet, a helicopter or two and really love skiing. He should have his own private chef, masseuse and enough chauffeurs to keep his fleet of luxury limousines in good order delivering them wherever in the world he needed them next.”

“Jeez,” I said, “I didn’t know your boss was Jewish or for that matter gay!” “He’s not dumbwit! I am telling you what to look for and I reckon that’s what the perfect superyacht owner looks like.” I was about to protest that no one guy could be all of those things, when the penny dropped! I was in fact, being told that, no matter what, there is a fault in everyone and that there are very few owners (or Captains for that matter) who are absolutely perfect.

It got me thinking about who in the world, I would really like to work for and I began to scrutinise my colleague’s wish list more closely. I decided that age, race, religion and sexual orientation had little relevance to my perfect owner choice and I certainly would not wish divorce or disability on anyone, but the rest seemed to fit the bill. There was after all, a certain amount of logic to working for a guy who did not have money worries. I figured that fact would secure crew wages and see enough in the kitty come refit time.

The human factor Then I realised I, and for that matter my Captain colleague, had forgotten the human element that is so important when it comes to employment. No one wants to work for a jerk, indeed no jerk wants a weird Captain either. There has to be chemistry between

the two. That only comes from a mutual respect for each other.

As a Captain, I offer the owner; professionalism, significant and relevant qualifications, loyalty, integrity and servitude. I neither offer nor seek friendship, but in return I look for an owner who is; responsible, understanding, compassionate when needed and honest. He should want to enjoy his yacht and the time he gets to spend on her. He should expect me to take care to ensure he does just that and he should not be worried about the minutia that surrounds the good running of a superyacht on active duty. There can be nothing worse for Captain or crew who work on a yacht that is unloved and doing nothing.

That’s what ears are for There is however, another thing on my wish list. I want an owner who listens, because I believe it is one of the most important of all human attributes. I listen when my crew want to air a grievance, make a suggestion that results in better working practice or comes up with a brilliant idea that improves having fun safely on board the yacht. In just the same way I do not want to work for the guy who hears me predict bad weather prior to his planned departure and use that end-it-all question; “So what?”

Fortunately for my continuing career, I eventually found that perfect owner and the rest was as they say history. Both he and I were happy with what we found in each other and I believe my list of what makes the perfect owner is near on complete.

Now I just hope he does not decide to step outside of the closet because I, and my crew, really like his wife as well!

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Long John Silver is probably a distant relation, and the Captain in the Simpsons is probably based on him. Best to greet OSSD Captain with a hearty “Yarrrrr” and a large flask of rum.

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UPFRONTS Fictitious Captains

Open to Question What do you miss most about being away all summer?

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Summer in the UK is the best time as everyone is happy and the whole country relaxes and genuinely people try harder to get on better with each other.

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Captain Hector Barbossa FIRST APPEARANCE 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl SHIP The Black Pearl SIDE KICK Capuchin monkey named Jack QUOTE For too long I’ve been parched of thirst and unable to quench it. Too long I’ve been starving to death and haven’t died. I feel nothing. Not the wind on my face nor the spray of the sea. Nor the warmth of a woman’s flesh DID YOU KNOW Robert De Niro turned down the role because he felt the film would flop as all pirate films before did

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MARTI MORRIS Mate MY Princess K Waking up unassisted, without an alarm clock going off at a ridiculous hour. And not having enough space on board for more than two skateboards.

RANDI BARRY Chef/Hostess/Mate SY Grace I miss 2 for 1 sales at Publix and being able to find anything you could possibly need, if not in the store, Amazon will most likely deliver it in 2 days! I so take for granted the convenience of living in America until I spend 6 months in the Caribbean.

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The camaraderie felt on the dock or in the yard with Crews from other yachts who truly become your neighbours, and friends.

STEPHEN JONES 2nd Engineer MY Vicky I miss waking up on a Sunday morning and thinking “I’m not even gonna put on any clothes today, these boxers will do”!

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IBIZA Not just the hottest destination this year for celebs, but Cipriani played host to Orlando Bloom taking that much needed swipe at the Biebmachine.

Applauded by DiCaprio and pals and let’s face it the rest of us. Bring on round two!

YACHT SALES It appears that business is back on track. Sales are up nearly 30% when compared to the first half of 2013. Maybe pricing has become more realistic, but in general, this is good news for everyone in the industry. Plus, there are 75 new orders so far this year.

PORTO MONTENEGRO Doubling its berthing capacity for 2015, decent tax benefits for EU and non-EU flagged vessels, plus first class marina facilities, a 5 star hotel and much more. Watch out western Med! DRONES I’m sure more than one ended up at the bottom of the deep blue along with its GoPro this season. But certainly a big hit with crew and guests…… after they got the hang of the controls and figured out the battery life for the return journey.

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SOCKS WITH SANDALS OMG, are men still doing this? White socks and even black socks, and I’ve seen shorts, socks and black leather shoes!!! If you see anyone displaying this phenomenon, stop them and explain, you owe it to humanity.

ILL FITTING UNIFORMS Season after season this seems to never stop. It really doesn’t take much time or money to get correctly tailored uniforms that are comfortable to wear and cover up all the necessary.

Don’t buy bulk, show the crew you care. And please, no more black, it just doesn’t work on board in the sun for 18 hours a day.

BAD WIFI ON BOARD Still a problem it seems below decks this season. We know it will never be as fast as the connection speeds on land, but maybe more ‘fair usage’ policies should be in place. And please do not pinch your guest’s bandwidth!

THE WEATHER Just didn’t really get going this year did it? The UK had a blinder, as all the relatives keep reminding us, but the Med just saw average temperatures. Will we get that Indian summer?

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MY OPINION

Code of practice Richie Blake Principal Surveyor of Cayman Islands Shipping Registry looks at the future of The Red Ensign Group Passenger Yacht Code

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uch has been written recently regarding the Red Ensign Group’s Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (Passenger Yacht Code or PYC). The PYC was born out of a desire by a number of yacht owners to routinely carry in excess of the twelve guests as allowed for by the Large Yacht Code (LYC) and the definition in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) that a ship carrying in excess of 12 guests is a Passenger Ship.

With representation from industry, the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR), along with the wider Red Ensign Group, developed the Code as an equivalent to the prescriptive requirements particularly with respect to the SOLAS 1974 Convention, the International Convention on Load Lines (LL 1966), and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978 (STCW 1978).

Standard practice The CISR had the privilege to speak at the Global Superyacht Forum in 2010 regarding the introduction of the PYC and has been surprised by the speed of the uptake by the wider industry.

The Cayman Registry alone is now involved in sixteen new construction projects and five further designs. In addition to this, there are four yachts certified to the Code registered in the Cayman Islands and all in less than three and a half years since it was notified to the IMO with Circular Letter 3171. Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess was recently reported as saying, “I think that the PYC will very quickly become the norm for large yachts over 85m. It makes perfect sense from a charter point of view and also from an investment and resale perspective.”

The question is: Where are the trained, experienced and qualified people to come from to design, build, operate, support and survey these yachts? The question of crewing was considered in detail at a number of the development meetings and continues to be a topic under constant review by the Red Ensign Group and the wider industry who are invited to attend the PYC Working Groups and Industry Consultation Meetings. The Code contains guidance tables in Chapter 12 which are broadly in line with an

equivalent arge Yacht of less than 3000gt and greater than 3000gt, so should there be an impact?

There are requirements under the STCW convention which are applicable and the MCA has undertaken to define a bridging course to enable officers who have started their careers on Large Yachts to progress beyond the 3000gt limitation or on to Passenger Yachts. This is not a simple task and the CISR understands from some people who have embarked on this route that it certainly takes commitment to see it through, though the Registry has received positive feedback generally regarding the syllabus.

In addition to the requirements of the underlying certificate, the STCW Convention also imposes some additional training requirements for some members of the crew of a PYC certified yacht. The decision as to who is required to undertake such training rests to a greater extent on the mode of operation of the yacht as detailed by the management company and on board team. These requirements can be found in the STCW Convention Regulation V/3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9 or on request from the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry.

Sign up In short, there appears to be no let up in the rate of new PYC projects being signed, the number of shipyards undertaking to construct these yachts, or the number of prospective owners approaching them. However, it is training and expertise which may be a limiting factor if the growth in this sector continues at the current rate. Not only on board but also from the designers, builders and their sub-contractors as well as the classification societies and national administrations who need to source, train and put in place a network of passenger ship authorised surveyors in locations which are not traditional passenger ship operating areas and the management companies who need to look at the different requirements for Passenger Yachts as opposed to Large Yachts and integrate them into their safety management systems. A challenge for the industry? Perhaps more of an opportunity!

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CELEBRITY

Devotion to the ocean Hollywood A lister Leonardo DiCaprio talks to ONBOARD about his profound love of the sea. Words: Shaun Curran

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eonardo DiCaprio’s status is without rival, even though he is yet to land an Oscar (he’s been nominated for three).

Where once it was once Robert De Niro who occupied Martin Scorsese’s creative visions, it is now the Los Angeles born actor who serves as the director’s muse. And although he insists he’s now taking a well-deserved hiatus from the spotlight, there is something, ultimately, that ‘fits’ when it comes to DiCaprio and film.

“It’s all about working with the right people and getting the good breaks,” he begins, “and I’ve always been very lucky in that regard. Take my relationship with Marty, for instance. At first we were feeling a way around how each other worked, but now it’s deepened to the point where we can improvise more than ever, because our understanding of what we are trying to achieve is so closely matched. “If you take The Wolf of Wall Street; so much of that film depended on creating a wild and reckless atmosphere, and as an actor you need to trust the director completely to be able to let yourself go as much as I did on this film. I didn’t hold anything back, and that includes the nude orgy scenes,” he laughs.

The Wolf of Wall Street was the pair’s fifth collaboration, and continues the strangely oceanic theme which runs through DiCaprio’s life and career. From that iconic ‘raft’ scene with Kate Winslet in Titanic (the 1997 smash that conquered box office records and sent DiCaprio into a new stratosphere of fame), to 2000’s The Beach, right through to his donation of $7million over two years to marine conservation efforts to help protect the world’s oceans, great stretches of open water have helped to define his work on and off screen.

Wave master “I’ve not really considered that much before, but there is definitely a trend running through, isn’t there,” he muses. “Getting out on a boat has always been a real favourite pastime for me. I don’t pretend to be a master of the waves, and I usually put the technical stuff in the hands of my crew, but I love going out and seeing the world from a different perspective. No matter where you are, when you look back at the shore there is always a serenity to buildings and landscapes, and that excites me. It reminds me of the potential that we all have in ourselves to go out there and do something special.”

gym, screening room and a conference room, all of which would suit a Hollywood superstar who was accustomed to decadence.

DiCaprio insists that isn’t his usual style, especially at this juncture of his life. “I had enough fun to last me a lifetime when I was in my twenties and I was lucky enough to have people around me who kept me from going overboard,” he says, unaware of his accidental pun. “Fame can be very destructive, but I caught on pretty quickly that film stars live in a kind of parallel universe where reality can get distorted. We don’t change society and our work isn’t going to eliminate famine or prevent wars.”

Keeping it real Anyone who has met with DiCaprio will concur that his lifestyle isn’t particularly flashy, at least by Hollywood standards, and his vices of choice actually border on the conservative. “I have a passion for collecting vests,” he reveals. “I’m not really obsessed with sports cars or private jets or things like that. My vests are a little bit like how women feel about shoes, I get that!” laughs the superstar. “Even if I see a vest that is identical in style and colour but has a little something different to it, I have to have it! I also like collecting art and Warhol is one of my favourite artists, but the biggest purchase I’ve ever made was the house I bought for my mother.”

Instead of indulging in debauched activity, DiCaprio’s main aim in life is to “make a profound difference in the world of ecology” with his environmental foundation. “Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be an actor, but I was also fascinated by nature and the protection of very unique endangered species and utopias around the world… which comprises a lot of the work I’m doing with my foundation right now.”

Perspective has come with age. DiCaprio is about to hit the big ‘four zero’… not that bothers him in the slightest. “Turning 40 isn’t an issue for me,” he shrugs. “I haven’t really changed significantly as an individual or as an actor since I was 16, when my career was beginning to take off. I had a vision of what I wanted to do with my life and I’ve pretty much stuck to that ever since. Since I finished work on The Wolf of Wall Street, I’ve been able to take a sabbatical and it’s been a good time, something of a luxury for me.”

DiCaprio’s fulfilment of that after a punishing schedule of back-to-back movie projects is well in motion. The actor was recently photographed in Brazil on the first day of the FIFA World Cup, partying with dozens of people on a £400million, 482ft long Topaz yacht, which reportedly belongs to the owner of Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour. Reminiscent of the extravagances of real-life character behind Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, the yacht boasted a Jacuzzi, elevator, tender garage, at least one helipad, swimming pool, 18 | AUTUMN 2014 | ONBOARD

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sunny faces A simple guide to choosing the best sunglasses to suit your face shape

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etting the right pair of shades is no mean feat, given the glut of different styles and silhouettes out there. Protecting your peepers from UV rays is crucial, whatever the season as well as being a vital accessory, whatever your personal style.

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The rules • Aviators are a great shape for a square face. If you have strong features, the bigger the better • Oversized shades with strong detailing will complement your own defined framework • For a more masculine approach, metal framework with dark lenses also look great, accentuating your chiselled features

The rules • Go for a frame that is wider than you face. Opt for the largest frame • Stay away from round frames and opt for angular silhouettes instead. Square and rectangular frames fit the bill • Embellished and branded arms will accent a frame, giving a round face more definition

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OBLONG FACE To balance out your face and give it width, choose sunglasses that don't extend beyond the widest part of your head. Opt for round or square shapes. Keep away from anything too angular that might jut out at the edge.

OVAL FACE Pretty much any style works on an oval face. For pure celebrity status and a pair that screams 'look at me', go for a heavily detailed arm. Solid and dark lenses add status; whilst metal frames are a good way of create a definitive silhouette.

The rules • Oval and oversized frames are perfect. Too large and this will 'shrink' your head, too small and you're teetering towards egg-head territory • Aviators are a timeless, unisex option with metal framework keeping things casual

The rules • You should accessorise with the classic unisex wayfarer.

Go for a good, medium-to large size with this frame as anything too small will squash your face shape • A large frame is best for the oval face as this will accentuate and chisel cheekbones

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Between the sheets Dive into an exciting world of water based adventures with these great page turning reads

KNOX-JOHNSTON ON SAILING

by Robin Knox-Johnston A fascinating record of heroic and larger than life exploits from Britain’s most famous yachtsman.

An enthralling account of one man’s quest for adventure and the rewards they offer. Sir Robin shares his thoughts on the majesty and dangers of sailing the open seas.

CAPE HORN TO STARBOARD

by John Kretschmer Legendary account of the author’s voyage around Cape Horn in a 32-foot sailboat. Sailing east-towest (thus the Horn is to starboard, or on the right). This is a notoriously difficult and dangerous passage, especially in a boat this size.

CAPT. JOSHUA SLOCUM

by Victor Slocum The adventures of America’s best known sailor.

Captain Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail alone around the world. His famous voyage aboard ‘Spray’ was only the culmination of a life filled with adventure, pioneering and enterprise.

RACE AGAINST TIME

by Ellen MacArthur On 7th February 2004, Ellen MacArthur crossed an imaginary line in the sea off Brittany to become the fastest person ever to sail solo round the world. This beautifully illustrated book captures the drama, excitement, danger, joy and tears of a truly extraordinary achievement, all in Ellen’s own words.

ADDICTED TO ADVENTURE

by Bob Shepton Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland.

This book follows his life from Malaysia, to the Royal Marines and then follows Bob as he sails around the world, is demasted, trapped in ice and more.

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NEW LAUNCH

Project Sunset The ultimate surprise birthday present for some lucky lady. Built by Sunrsise Yachts in Antalya, Turkey

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uilt as Project Sunset this newly launched superyacht was conceived as a long range displacement yacht capable of trans-Pacific voyages or extended summer cruising without refuelling. Her 45 metre hull is designed to carry 10 guests in extreme comfort cocooned in luxury, to areas of the world where others fear to float. An 11th guest can be carried by using a drop down Pullman berth in one of the twin cabins.

by just as easily as she flits past the fuel dock. The second in the series designed by the late Paolo Scanu, the yacht was built in Antalya by Turkey’s rising superyacht superstar builder Sunrise Yachts. Seven years ago what is now Sunrise Yachts was nothing more than an undeveloped plot of land inside the Free Trade Zone in Antalya, an area already populated by yacht builders and supportive trades boasting the required level of skilled labour and facilities.

To this end, she was equipped with a master stateroom on the main deck, four roomy guest accommodations below and in the storage areas below that, massive, and we do mean that, areas devoted to refrigerated stores, deep freezers and dry goods lockers that allow the yacht to pass supermarkets

Today the company has expanded its facilities to become the largest and most prestigious of Turkey’s yacht builders with six yachts in build and capacity to take on three more up to 70 metres. Project Sunset was launched in late August and

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Specifications Length Overall Waterline Length Beam Draught Displacement Engine(s) Speed (max) Speed (cruise) Fuel capacity Range at 9 knots Bow thruster Stabilisers Freshwater capacity Black water (capacity) Grey water (capacity) Owner and guests Crew (number) Hull Superstructure Naval architect Exterior styling Interior designer

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is due to be handed over to her American owners shortly before appearing at the Monaco Yacht Show. Captain Marvin Wilson is not at liberty to disclose the yacht’s real name because it is a closely guarded secret. In fact secrecy has been the keyword he explains.

her hubby on board for a trip of a lifetime. I cannot wait to see her face. For the last two years the boss has had to creep away from home on the pretext of buying milk from the store just so he can phone me here at the yard for a progress report.

Top secret

Despite not ever having seen her he knows what a good yacht he is getting because the Bosun and I make a video each day detailing the day’s progress and we send it to him so that he can look at it when his wife is not around.

Don’t you think giving your wife a superyacht is the ultimate romantic gesture?”

The owner is building her completely in secret as a special surprise for his wife. If the name gets out that will spoil the surprise, says Captain Wilson. He continues, “The boss has told his wife she is going on a yacht trip in the Mediterranean, she thinks he has chartered a yacht but when she gets to the dock she is going to find this beauty wrapped up in a big bow ribbon with my crew on hand to welcome her and

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If you’re the kind of person who spends a healthy chunk of his time debating the possibility of building your own Millennium Falcon, then this clock was made for you. Sporting a palladium treated brass construction for a time piece that will inspire lust and bewilderment by all that lay eyes on her. www.mbandf.com €24,000

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Heavy metal Made from cast iron, against the belief that high quality speakers must be made of wood, the hypo-eutectic grey iron with graphite content forms a robust structure, is non-resonant and damps unnecessary vibrations. Unique in every sense of the word, this extra-ordinary design will deliver an awesome sound. www.oswaldsmillaudio.com €92,000

Ampoule wine Table service Caesarstone quartz surfaces are central to the designs from Raw Edge rather than a mere addition to their works of art. This table tennis table is part of the company’s beautifully conceived kitchen Island collections. www.raw-edges.com €POA

An elongated ampoule, within a hand-blown glass vestibule. The shape of the vestibule is a stylized form of an amphora, the pottery jar that was used for centuries to store and ship wine. The wine in the ampoule, 750 ml of it, is Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004. Only 12 were made so get your order in quick. www.penfolds.com €127,000

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Get on Course The competition within the crew industry is tough.

Now is the time to look at training and make a plan for the future. Words: Muriel Pénoty

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here are lots of qualified crew who are looking for jobs and both owners and captains are seeking more and more multitasked people. Nowadays you’re not ‘just’ a deckhand, you need to have your Power Level II and drive the tender, but also a PWC (personal watercraft) so you can entertain the charter guests with Jet Ski rides or even hold an AEC (approved engine course) so you know a little about engineering as well.

It seems logical to acquire some of those qualifications such as a Barista/Bar tending cocktail for a chef, or some Interior Training for a hostess in order to move up the ladder, hope for a better position for the next season, or renegotiate the actual salary.

However, some of this training is now compulsory. Either the flag or the classification of the yacht demands that crew members have more education especially when it comes to safety.

For instance, since January 2014, all crew who have a STCW95 certification and want to move up and get a higher position will need to take an extra security module.

If you’ve just finished your season and are considering your options in acquiring extra training the possibilities are numerous. Training agencies are located around the world, and crew training can be carried out in training facilities and for some courses can take place on board and even online as well.

In the Antibes area there are lots of crew training facilities. Cathy Barrow from Titan Fleet (located in Golfe Juan) explains that her

agency which is RYA certified doesn’t do the STCW but sends the crew who need it to D and B Services or Zephyr Yachting.

Jorg Wendt tells us more about his services: “D and B Services has provided training for the yachting world since 2006. Over time we gained accreditation from leading administrations for the yachting industry: From the MCA to run short course modules for the deck department including GMDSS (there are only two centres in France...), from the RYA for the power cruising and boating scheme including the RYA interactive programme but we are also proud being the ONLY Marlins test centre in France. The latter offers our students the unrivalled opportunity to achieve certain STCW qualifications through online courses. However, our service to students does not end in the examination room: Advice on working contracts is just one example.” Some of their most popular trainings are the STCW2010 for 990, the RYA Yachtmaster (the complete 3 modules cost €2695 and Powerboat Level for €495.

Properly managed Titan, a management company led by ex-captains Nick Sevier and Charlie Bettell created a crew department in May 2012.

“It was for us a security that the 120 crew members we manage were properly qualified” explains Kathy “with some of the regulations tightening up, we thought it was useful. Quickly the courses have opened up to the outside crew as well.” Each agency has its own specialty: “we have two types of trainings” continues Kathy “The RYA basic trainings and our main Entry Level Beginning such as Power Boat level II, Jet ski course or the ONBOARD | AUTUMN 2014 | 31

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Get on Course Yacht Master Offshore. The Yacht Master Offshore demands obviously several prerequisites. Deckhands are often requested to do the other two so they don’t just clean the yacht.” Although Titan hasn’t been doing crew training for too long, last year they had 85 students going through their classes. Their choices of courses are also growing. “Last year we added the AEC/MEOL an advanced engineer course. In 2015, we’ll be launching a new training regarding hygiene on board. There’s a new regulation for chef on board, the ‘ship’s cook certificate’ and it will be compulsory with the MLC 2006 and soon mandatory for all chefs, unless they can prove that they were in the business before.” informs Kathy.

According to Kathy, Titan’s three most popular non beginner courses are the following: “We get quite a few candidates for the Jet Ski course which is becoming compulsory because of the recent accidents that have been happening. It’s a one day course with two hours in the classroom and the rest on the JetSki and it costs €350. The second most popular is the AEC course, it lasts four days and costs €900. And finally we have many students for the Yacht Master Offshore. If the candidate needs the three modules (theory, practical and VHF) it runs for two weeks and costs €150”.

All at sea Some training providers such as Interior Yacht Service [IYS], have trained interior crew for the last five years and have been focussing more on onboard courses. Astrid Mestdagh explains: “At IYS, we train the Luxury Hospitality Programme which was designed specifically for the yacht professional. We are now offering our entire curriculum shoreside in the Netherlands and are the only PYA GUEST approved training provider that runs courses on Introduction, Advanced and Management Level.” For IYS, the regulations have not influenced their choices in the training they offer. “Over the years we’ve developed a complete curriculum which guides crew from junior positions through to management positions. We have taken into consideration our experience onboard yachts, crew requests and owner requests. I would say least of all because of legislation or safety issues.” IYS trains about as much crew onboard as shore side, and their courses provide the tools needed for interior crew to develop themselves in a professional way.” “The most popular shoreside trainings,” continues Astrid “are our Introduction (five day€1 075), Service Specialist (five day €1 860) and Interior Yacht Management (five day €2 750) courses. We provide customised proposals for any onboard training request. Our unique ‘two trainer’ approach, a yacht specialist and a butler, really makes the difference.”

As IYS, Isobel Odendaal from Superyachting South Africa informs us, her agency doesn’t concentrate of safety issues. Although the company has been running training since late 2008, they’ve specialised more on general entry level steward/ess, deckhand and chef. However as Isobel explains they also propose advanced training: “As far as advanced training, we offer Chief Stew training as well as the RYA PWC instructors courses. Over the years, due to requests from students, we added the PWC instructors, the RYA radar and VHF and RYA Diesel Engine maintenance.

We’re also currently working on the PYA guest intermediate level course. We already offer the introductory level, but more and more repeat students are asking for the advance levels. We do not really work with safety training, however, due to entry level candidates needing more basic such as VHF or Radar and

Warsash Warsash Superyacht Academy is the world leader in superyacht training for deck, engineering and interior departments, offering 138 courses accredited by the MCA, RYA and PYA, and other bespoke services in collaboration with its reputable partners. As part of the world renowned Warsash Maritime Academy, the teaching faculty includes over 120 expert maritime lecturers. The training facilities are unmatched worldwide and include state-of-the-art bridge and engine room simulators, engineering workshops, a 20-acre ship handling centre and extensive safety training facilities. Clear progression routes are available, from basic STCW safety training to both yacht and unlimited officer programmes. The academy’s dedication to the highest quality training reflects in outstanding first-time pass rates. For more details: Tel: +44(0)23 82015004 or visit www.warsashsuperyachtacademy.com

Superyachting South Africa Yacht crew work in an industry where attention to detail, focus, discipline, dedication and professionalism and levels of service and hospitality is unparalleled to any other Maritime or sea-going working environment and Superyachting South Africa offer training, advice and guidance to crew to achieve this standard, specializing in RYA and PYA internationally accredited Steward/ess, Deckhand and Chef training, especially focusing on entry-level crew. Their team is headed up by yachting industry experts with over 20 years experience in the deck and interior departments. They provide the most up-to-date and applicable information possible on how to succeed and advance in the world of yachting and prepare you for a career in this highly competitive industry.

For more details Tel: +27 72 419 5457 or visit www.sysa.co.za

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Get on Course deckhands needing Jetski licence, we have added the advance courses at our school.” IYS’s three most popular upgrade classes are PYA Internationally Accredited steward/ess, five days for 7250 ZAR (€516), SYT deck hand course, three days for 4500RAR (€320) and the Yacht Chef course for chefs with a formal diploma, two days for 2500 RAR (€178) Over the last few years the PYA has been involved in some of the non-mandatory training that crew can take. As Director of Certification, Joey Meen explains, “They felt a ‘gap’ was missing in some of the crew training”. Having previously worked with the MCA regulations she led the project in creating what they call a GUEST Programme. This programme is divided into three courses which offer separate certifications and teach the important knowledge of working on a yacht: “We offer the Introduction, the Operational and the Management Interior Yacht training which goes from the simple introduction of the value of a vessel, personal appearance, to cash and people management. It’s very comprehensive. So far we have accredited 23 schools worldwide who can give those courses and have about 1700 students who have taken this course.”

If you’ve just finished your season and are considering your options in acquiring extra training the possibilities are numerous

certification. “Since we’ve also been providing merchant navy training from day one, yachties come to us to acquire the unlimited certification as well, which will give them more opportunities to find a job. Yacht certificates limit officers and captains to yachts only and up to 3,000GT, which is about 90 metres, and, with the growing number of larger yachts coming out of the shipyards, yacht deckhands and officers (sometimes even masters) come and take this 27-week conversion course. The unlimited routes can take students all the way to master mariner, which is the pinnacle of all maritime training”.

Warsash has been instrumental in yacht training since its inception and has also helped in setting other yacht training providers up internationally. Bluewater Yachting which has two training facilities, one in Palma and one in Antibes is accredited MCA and RYA. They offer over 60 different courses and have run about 3000 courses in 2013 alone.

As much as those courses are useful, I came across Alicia who is a chef/stewardess on a 30 metre charter yacht and she complains about the lack of foreign languages training. Although she already speaks English, French, Italian and has good basic German, she’s been interested in taking Arabic and Russian classes and hasn’t found any training within the yachting industry. Something for those training centres to think about. Because even if all yachting classes are given in English, some charter clients, staff in marinas or in other businesses don’t necessarily speak English, and it’s always a plus to be able to communicate with local people.”

Of course, if you want to progress to deck or engineering officer or acquire technical training Warsash Superyacht Academy (WSA) is your choice. WSA is part of Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime Academy, which has been providing first class education, training, consultancy and research to the international maritime world for almost 70 years. The Academy sees more than 10,500 student enrolments each year who benefit from the knowledge of over 120 expert lecturers.

The real deal WSA offers the full range of yacht training courses, and, as Lars Lippuner tells us, students also benefit from its outstanding specialist training facilities, “We are known for our simulation training: we have some of the best bridge simulators and an unmatched engine room simulator. Those are of course included in the training. We also have the only manned model ship handling facility in the UK.” Lars, who worked on yachts himself before settling on shore to have a family, acknowledges that even more strain is put on yacht crew as a direct outcome of the ever changing regulations, “Examples of new mandatory courses due to the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code are the Efficient Deck Hand course (which runs for five days and costs £565); Human Element Leadership and Management (three days at £395); and ECDIS (five days at £1,095).” Lars has also noted that more and more candidates are interested in getting unlimited

D and B Services D and B Services have been providing training for the yachting world since 2006. Over this time they have gained accreditation from leading administrations for the yachting industry : From the MCA to run short course modules for the deck department including GMDSS (there are only two centres in France...), from the RYA for the power cruising and boating scheme including the RYA interactive programme they are also the only Marlins test centre in France. The latter offers students the unrivalled opportunity to achieve certain STCW qualifications through online courses. Their service to students does not end in the examination room, advice on working contracts is just one example.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 09 67 or visit www.dandbservices.com

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Taking inventory Your blueprint for improving your people management skills and building a stronger team. Words: Simon Harvey

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ith the end of another Mediterranean season fast approaching, most captains and crew will be thinking about taking inventory. Whether the end of the season means you are looking at crossing the pond or staying put in the Med, this time is usually a time of change, renewal, regeneration, and a move into a new mode of work on board.

To some the end of season may sound like the time when crew kick back and relax, but in reality it can become a busy time for all. Equipment condition needs to be recorded, some of the more inaccessible places as chain lockers, bilges and holding tanks can need checking, items requiring work will need to be scheduled, and if preparing for a crossing, parts will need to be ordered, interiors and budgets prepared. With thousands of parts and systems on a yacht, keeping them all in top condition

and working efficiently is vital to safety and service excellence.

With a change of mode from constant go of the summer to the more manageable schedule of maintenance and repair (and even a crossing), both yacht and crew will be moving through a time of change.

Taking inventory of course is a practical thing. It is a list of stock on hand and requires seriousness. It is time consuming and takes effort, but doing so can reveal important information that may have been hidden. This then can improve performance, save owner’s money, and keep everyone safe. For many people reading this, taking inventory is normal and all about the yacht, but there is also another type of inventory to take, and from the perspective of performance and safety, this is actually far more important.

THE HUMAN ELEMENT

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here we are headed to is an element that is vital to the whole, that without, simply renders a yacht not much more than an inanimate and expensive floating object. What are we talking of course is the human element and that of captain, officers and crew.

The crew that work onboard a yacht are the elements that create the experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It is the crew/team that make a superyacht something to be proud to own and excited to enjoy. Crew,‘the human element’, is what we need to look at when taking this other form of inventory.

At this point some people may be thinking it’s time to check their STCW, HELM, Y2, or other certificates. Maybe check their sea time is properly recorded, or see how much more time they need to log before they can move forward to the next level of their certificate.

But taking this inventory goes far beyond certification and standards of competency. If high performance and excellence is part of your vision onboard then this type of work is required.

Taking inventory of the human element is about looking at personal and team performance. It’s about asking tough questions about our personal habits, actions and reactions, and having clear understanding of our goals, roles and responsibilities. It’s making sure communication is open so we are able to look at team and personal response together, and it is about looking closely at how effective our leadership is in bringing all this together.

As we said before, taking inventory is a practical thing; it is a list of stock on hand, and requires seriousness. It is time consuming and takes effort, but the results teams will get can have them far excel any prior levels of performance, safety or engagement they have had onboard before.

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TAKING STOCK

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here do you start on something like this if you have never done this before, and why do you need to take a personal and team inventory? While you could hire a crew development company or coach to help you work through an inventory, most of what you need you already have.

Honesty and trust top the list (as without these you will see little progress), and then a cohesive strategy. If you have not worked on one before that’s OK, as you move forward your strategy will be created. Such questions as, ‘What is your team’s goal?’, and ‘How committed are the crew to the team goal?’ will help you here. In essence, a cohesive strategy is making sure you are all on the same page with a clear understanding of goals, roles and responsibilities.

Team values are also a place for discussion as they should be clear and you should know to what extent these values guide behavior. Are ground rules understood and in place and to what extent are they effective in governing crew interactions?

Knowing goals, roles and responsibilities is knowing what you are going to accomplish by working together, (at all times not just in the inventory). You all need to ask and know what each crew and team do to contribute to achieving your goals, and how you coordinate your work with each other as far as team competencies and individual responsibilities?

These are parts of your strategy all crew should know and revisit often.

As your strategy comes together have everyone ask how committed crew are to the team goal and to what extent is the team goal aligned with (your yacht’s) vision? Don’t have a yacht/team vision? Then make its creation part of your inventory. You can use the questions below to help create your own vision onboard by asking everyone to write their answers to them. Then discuss your answers together and create your team vision. Simply doing this exercise will open up new doors of understanding and will go far to building an even more solid foundation of trust.

LEADERSHIP

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ou must have effective leadership if teams are to quickly respond to changes in the environment, consider unconventional solutions when faced with challenges, and understand each other at a fundamental level. Teams like this are high performers and can rate themselves on such qualities as trust, support, cooperation, patience, friendship, courage, enthusiasm, unselfishness, compatibility and commitment.In working through your onboard inventory you should ask yourself as a leader, to what extent do you vary your style depending on the skill level of the crew and task involved?

How often do you provide crew with positive feedback, as well as constructive criticism, and how often do you provide individuals with specific guidance for raising team performance? Do you introduce exercises, or events to help the team develop, and as a leader to what extent is your role transparent when the team is performing well?

OPEN UP

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hy are we here? What are we trying to do? How do we want to work together? As your vision is shared everyone’s goals and responsibilities will start to be known and shared and as you work through this part you will naturally move to another important characteristic of a high performing team, that of open communication. Asking how open communication is in your team is important, as this is asking to what extent crew are open and honest about their feelings and work responsibilities.

Are channels being used correctly (messages, team meetings, e-mails, reviews etc), and are conflicts effectively managed within the team?

With any crew going through an inventory, trust (as noted) is at the foundation of personal and team growth and development.

Where trust is required, vulnerability is not far behind, and this can be a difficult part for people to deal with and move forward.

If you are about to skip reading here because of seeing vulnerability (thinking it has nothing to do with leaders or leadership or team), stop and read what author and researcher Dr Brené Brown Ph.D. says, after twelve years of research and 13,000 pieces of data, she would argue that: “Vulnerability is our greatest measure of courage” and “To declare oneself ‘not vulnerable’ would be inauthentic and leave a leader living in a perpetual state of denial and stress.” Vulnerability is not weakness, it is not letting it all hang out, and not an opt out because you are a leader. Vulnerability is about leadership, it is about uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure, and vulnerability must start with you. In an interview Dr Brown put it this way, “you can use that exact same definition to describe leadership, “the ability to be in uncertainty, to lead people through it, and take risks while managing your exposure.” And with that you are at the part that that holds all this together, effective leadership.

This is required to get through such an exercise of looking at yourself and crew in all your glory. Good, bad, and ugly to come out stronger and united as a team.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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he tools that come from taking an onboard inventory helps keep teams sharp by bringing essential knowledge of human resource management to the forefront. With a cohesive strategy and open communication you will have a better balance and acceptance as crew learn to trust more. While some captains and crew may have never taken time to do such an exercise, the value to crew, owner, performance, safety, and yacht, can not be understated.Time taken for exercises such as this will move teams to new levels of success and bring key skills to play in real time onboard. Self awareness, situation awareness, decision making, assertiveness, adaptability, flexibility, communication and leadership will all have been used when taking inventory aboard.

It costs nothing more than time and effort, but continues to add values for seasons to come. Simply put, taking inventory onboard is a blueprint for progress and success.

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Coke Float Anyone?

The yacht industry’s consumption of cocaine is not really recorded. Everyone knows about it but they don’t want to talk about it. Isn’t it time we addressed the problem?

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f you wanna hang out you’ve got to take her out. Cocaine.

If you wanna get down, down on the ground. Cocaine.

Eric Clapton’s cover of JJ Cale’s 1976 song “Cocaine” in 1977 is a catchy one. It’s pretty sad when you hear young people singing along to it in bars thinking they’re cool. Mostly due to the fact Clapton describes it as “quite cleverly anti cocaine”*.

Over the years he’s changed the lyrics in live performances to “that dirty cocaine” to emphasise he’s not actually a fan. Yet cocaine seems to be the “in” drug. The drug of choice for anyone with cash. Which is probably why it seems to be so rife in the yachting industry. Young people earning big salaries and being able to spend it on whatever they choose. Ok, so lots of crew just use their money to buy treats. But for a fair amount, a night off usually involves getting off their faces on a bag of coke.

You only need to google “cocaine and yachting” to dig up countless articles relating to the smuggling side. In August last year you might remember 750kg of cocaine bound for Australia was seized on a yacht sat in Vanuatu port, estimated to be worth close to Eur260 million. It was sealed in a compartment under a layer of concrete.

Before that, in January of 2013, two crewmembers from the sail yacht Baila were sentenced for attempting to smuggle 452kg of 90% pure cocaine into the UK. This was one of the largest seizures in the UK; the drug was hidden behind false walls and stuffed into compartments. Mid 2013 saw 200kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of Eur25 million being discovered on a sail yacht which had got into trouble and had to be towed into the Scilly Isles; the Dutch captain panicked when customs came on board, climbed the rigging and fell (or jumped?) 12m to his death on the quayside.

Caught in the act Later that year, Captain Jonathon Costenbader, a 34 year old captain of the charter yacht MY Secret Spot admitted to smuggling 500kg of cocaine into South Florida on board.

He was sentenced alongside his girlfriend and another crew member. His contact was also picked up and told the courts that Costenbader had been paid over a million dollars for previous drops. In August of this year the Spanish Naval training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano was docked in Cadiz, southern Spain,

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when police boarded and found 127kg of cocaine. Three sailors were arrested for hiding them in the ship’s reserve sail. Good job it wasn’t used or it may have been snowing on deck. So it’s quite a lucrative industry if you’re willing to take the risk isn’t it? Death, life imprisonment, or at best, several years in the slammer.

Some yachts are referred to as “coke boats”. They might not use on board but every night off, they’re using, and it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain On the flip side, the yacht industry’s consumption of cocaine is not really recorded. Yet. It’s like the dark side of crewing.

Everyone knows about it but they don’t talk about it. Various publications over the years have attempted to dig deeper into the issue and the general consensus is always the same: that it’s rife in the yachting industry. There is the argument of what one does in their own time is their business, and that’s true to a point but what about the morning after when the crew member is back on board?

As Johnny Depp’s character George puts so beautifully in the movie Blow; “It was the greatest feeling I ever had. Followed abruptly by the worst feeling I ever had.” We all know the facts so there’s no point in going into details but we have to acknowledge, coming down off a big session on coke is as bad if not worse than being hungover. Most hangovers don’t include anxiety, paranoia and that feeling known as The Fear. Safety on board is a constant concern and it’s hard enough to avoid accidents when you’re tired from a busy season, let alone when you’re recovering from a session and let’s face it, probably a couple hours sleep at most.

Line up People tend to forget how addictive cocaine is. Courtney Love said “Cocaine is like really evil coffee” and she’s got a point.

Some people can’t get through the day without a cheeky line.

There are a huge number of addicts in yachting who don’t even realise they have a problem. These are the crew who can’t have a night out without it; they’re the ones who end up staying out with complete weirdoes until the next morning because they’re the only others who aren’t burnt out and in need of a bed. It’s sad to watch them deteriorate through a season.

This is a luxury industry and we all know that looks are important; it’s horrific seeing the damage done to skin, teeth and hair after a few months of “partying”, plus the constant sniffles and fear of blowing out your septum with the next sneeze. If those are the outward signs, what are the inward? Long term use can screw up your heart, lead to depression, and the chemical imbalances it causes in the brain can be irreversible.

It’s a vicious cycle unfortunately and there are now yachts out there with bad reputations because the senior crew are known to be users. Some yachts are referred to as “coke boats”. They

might not use on board but every night off, they’re using, and it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain. The arrogance tends to roll off users of coke in waves, and often they’re very open about it, bragging about the fact in busy bars where anyone could be listening. A crew agent told us “I was in a popular cocktail bar in a yachting hot spot and was waiting for the toilet. Three girls I had interviewed for junior stew roles earlier that season fell out of a toilet cubicle giggling and wiping their noses; it’s embarrassing behaviour and I cringed for them.

Sooner or later they’ll get caught, or something worse. I know it goes on, but I don’t need to see that irresponsible behaviour.

There’s no way on earth I’d consider them for any jobs in future and the fact I was there with senior crew and captains that night who saw them carrying on just ruins their reputations and that of the yacht on which they were working.” You never know who’s watching. One night of “fun” could destroy your career.

A great number of yachts are drug testing with more frequency these days too, so it is really up to crew if they want to take the risk or not. Unfortunately it does seem to come down to the money; it’s perceived as a rich person’s drug and crew earn a good wage which they can’t spend for months at a time so why not go wild when you can? Maybe because of the long term damage? Hmm. And let’s close it with a quote from Robin Williams, (RIP): “Cocaine is God’s way of saying you make too much money.”

Effects of cocaine on bodies and brains These are just some of the problems cocaine can cause You feel sick Cocaine can cause stomach pain and headaches. It can make you shake, throw up, or pass out.

No appetite Cocaine can make you not want to eat. Over time, you might lose a lot of weight and get sick.

Heart attack and stroke Cocaine raises your blood pressure and makes your heart beat faster. This can hurt your heart. It can give you a heart attack or stroke (brain injury from a blood clot). Some people die because of it.

HIV/AIDS, hepatitis People who inject (shoot up) cocaine can get HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (a liver disease) if they share used needles. People also get these diseases by having unsafe sex. They may forget to use condoms because they’re high on the drug.

Addiction It is easy to lose control over cocaine use and become addicted.

Then, even if you get treatment, it can be hard to stay off the drug. People who stopped using cocaine can still feel strong cravings for the drug, sometimes even years later.

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CAPTAIN’S PROFILE

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Captain Graham Tindall talks about his job on board Oceanco built Anedigmi What made you join the superyacht industry?

I was a Police Officer in Bedfordshire for 10 years and I knew there was more to life. What I had to do was find it. In 2000 I decided I would travel the world and go fly-fishing. While in Turkey I was approached by the mate on Lionwind asking if I wanted a job, I accepted and quickly discovered that even my best day as a cop in Luton was nowhere as rewarding as even my worst day working on a superyacht.

What was your first superyacht and when did you join her?

The 47 metre Feadship Lionwind. I joined her on 13th July 2000 in Marmaris, Turkey.

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

Learn by watching others behave well.

What’s the best idea you’ve ever copied from another captain?

To listen and share with others. As a captain, we are not infallible and to open up and share information makes me a better captain and person.

What have you learned from your crew?

Youth is a wonderful thing and I put a lot of my positivity down to the fact that I also learn from watching the young in this industry as they develop.

What is your favourite bar in a Mediterranean port and why is it special?

The Escape Bar in Marmaris. As they say above the bar ‘There is no escape from The Escape’. It was and I believe still is, run by a very kind and generous man called Selim. A home from home and when one of my friends died during my days as a day worker, he paid for my flights home so I could attend the funeral.

How would you like to be remembered as a Captain?

As a good guy, one who worked for his crew. I would be happy with that.

Where is your favourite Mediterranean anchorage and why do you like it?

Any one where I can have some time fishing and where there are still fish!

Quick Fire

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

Yacht Fuel Services work selflessly on your side when you need them to and never get upset if circumstances force you to use another supplier, I like that. Catalano Shipping in Monaco are great agents if you need one. Nothing ever seems to faze them and nothing is too much trouble.

What makes your yacht special?

I expect you have other Captains say this, but for me it is the attitude of the current owners, my crew and the agents that support me.

What do your crew do really well?

They make me look very good in front of everybody even journalists like you. Can I get them to bring you anything?

How do you think your crew talk about you behind your back?

Hopefully they would say what they wanted to my face rather than talk behind my back.

Favourite motorcar Mercedes Benz Favourite motorbike Yamaha XJR 1300 Favourite movie Top Gun Favourite book Flags of Our Father by Powers & Bradley Favourite movie star Nicholas Cage Favourite music type Classical Favourite music artist Luciano Pavarotti Favourite music track Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks Favourite restaurant Le Brulot, Antibes Favourite food type British Soul Food Favourite form of relaxation Fly fishing Favourite superyacht Bacarella Favourite city Barcelona Favourite superyacht destination The Galapagos

CAPTAIN’S CV

What is your attitude to employing couples on board?

We have two couples among this present crew, but every yacht is different. I did not like the idea in the past but I have changed my mind over the last five years or so.

Name Graham Tindall

What is the funniest superyacht experience you can recall?

I was not a Captain at the time but when we were at anchor near Panama I was getting a little fed up with a very junior stew who was getting rather lippy. So, I picked her up and dumped her over the side. The Captain heard the splash and came running, my crew mates covered for me while she was fished out of the water, damp but fully repentant. She had learned not to be so lippy.

Previous yachts in command Monaco, Secret Love, Kanaloa

Age 47 Nationality British Previous yachts as crew Lionwind and as a temporary Captain aboard Nero Current yacht Anedigmi, expressly for charter and for sale Number of crew including Captain 11 Charter Central Agent Worth Avenue Yachts Charter fee per week €120,000 Asking price €11 million

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ADVENTURE

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TOM ON TOUR Ex-serviceman and intrepid explorer Tom Bodkin has hit the ground running everywhere from Afghanistan to South Sudan all in the name of adventure. Words: Camilla Davies

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s a child, Tom Bodkin would most likely be found “playing in the woods, building dens, coming back covered in mud and then getting told off by my mum.” This adventurous spirit prevailed into his teens and after leaving school at eighteen, Bodkin waved goodbye to home and set off on his first solo expedition. “I’ve always looked to get off the beaten track,” says the explorer. “I flew out to Malawi then hitch hiked through Southern Africa for a couple of months after school. Then I flew to New Zealand and did a trail alone far from civilisation. Five days, out in the middle of nowhere with no potential for help if anything went wrong.”

After that somewhat reckless start, joining the army gave Bodkin the necessary military precision he needed for his future adventures. He completed two tours in the forces, and his training still comes in use during the trips he organises with Secret Compass, the travel company he set up to cater to intrepid explorers. “We often go into areas where we are taking risks, so we must analyse that risk in a lot of detail and put in contingency plans.”

From his military days to today’s task of managing remote expeditions (Jungle Warfare Instructor, anyone?), Bodkin has never been one for the 9-5 lifestyle. So is the typical Secret Compass client an office-bod with itchy feet? “It’s really varied, actually; our clients are normally aged between 30 and 50, although we’ve had a 70-year-old. They might have different backgrounds, as 50% of our clients are from overseas, but our explorers share a common love for adventure. What’s more, it means that people who may never have met otherwise become good friends.”

Water bound A keen water-farer, Bodkin often finds himself in amongst the waves. Whilst he can sail, “but I haven’t for a long time!”, Bodkin prefers the rough and tumble river mode of transport. With cross country river journeys “offering a completely different perspective of the country you’re in,” Bodkin and his fellow adventurers often “spend multiple days rafting out on the river”. “It’s very different from travelling by road or by foot,” he says. “We do one trip in Madagascar where we trek over the mountains for 12 days through the jungle, before travelling by raft. You might think it’s then a relaxing trip down to the coast but it’s actually incredibly hard work. There are huge rapids and you may have to carry the boat at times rather than paddle, and then you lug it up onto the side at the end of the day.” There’s no denying it’s physically challenging work.“Yes, and it can be pretty scary.

A couple of times the rafts have flipped or people get thrown

out and we rescue them, which can create a pretty dynamic situation.” But Bodkin explains that with a little training, most people can complete a challenge, and if you can get into shape, there’s plenty to look forward to… “We do one trip by packraft, small, one-man inflatable rafts, where we descend a river in Sierra Leone all the way to the border with Guinea. You’re travelling through communities, through the jungle and through the swamps before you hit the coast. It’s a unique way to see the culture, the landscape and the wildlife.”

As with any water-based trip, preparation is a must. “From a safety perspective, water is inherently dangerous so there’s definitely a lot of considerations. If something happens then how are you going to get people off the water and to a hospital, with no roads nearby?”

Pillow talk He’s hardly a luxury traveller and mod cons don’t feature highly on Bodkin’s travel bag checklist. But if there’s one thing he’ll always carry in his trail rucksack, it’s a pillow case. “Then you can stuff it with clothes, with goods, or use it as a towel, fold it over and you’ve a pillow to sleep on too.” It’s hardly indulgent, but then Bodkin needs to pack light, because he needs to leave space for his travel mementos…“I found a reindeer skull in northern Finland last year so I managed to bring some antlers home. We wrapped it in bubble wrap!” he laughs. Years of travel have provided Bodkin with some awe-inspiring moments and by the sounds of it, some strange home accessories too, and a recent trip to the Middle East is at the forefront of his mind.

“In Northern Afghanistan we reached a 5,800 metre pass that we had to get over in order to continue our trip. We did have some problems getting over but afterwards, just looking down over the valley was a real ‘wow’ moment. Any time you come over a ridge line and get this new stunning view will always be breathtaking.”

With plenty more trips along the river, up the mountain and across the jungle planned for the future, the very friendly Bodkin reveals his essential survival skill: “to develop a really good relationship with the local people who you are working with.” Before parting ways, I asked Bodkin what he’ll expect to find during his forthcoming trip to Madagascar. The adventurer displays his usual optimism.

“We’ll be climbing the second highest peak there and will then try to make it to the coast, so that’s going over a mountain and through jungles before we hit a river which has never been run before. We’re not sure how that’s going to go.” For many, that may prove to be too much a challenge, but the travel expert just laughs. “We’ll figure it out when we get there!”

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ith the average length of superyachts around the world increasing each time a new one is launched, there can be little surprise in learning that as they get larger so too, by extension of the thinking behind that logic, do the tenders they carry. Hardly a week goes by without news released detailing a new and larger tender that has been built to be accommodated on a large yacht or for carriage on board her support ship. Size it seems does matter in this case and for those superyachts not able to carry yet larger tenders, the expansion of the chase boat market is there to fill the gap.

Ed Roberts Director Hodgdon Yachts told us,“The tide has been turning for some time now, away from “off the shelf, just get a tender on board” to choosing and planning for proper tenders. The shift is happening at both the owner and owner representative level as well as the shipyard level where builders are finally realising that just allocating space is not enough,

it is critical to coordinate with the tender manufacturer for proper fit.Virtually no superyacht of size today is being built with anything but custom tenders, a natural evolution given that the tender is typically the first impression the owner presents to his or her guests.

Josh Richardon of Superyacht Tenders & Toys continues to be involved with support vessels, which can accommodate larger tenders. He told us,“The past 6 months in particular have been very busy with us delivering a wide range of boats to include but not limited to the following: Chris Craft, Nautique, Zodiac, Mastercraft, Ribeye, Compass, Wally, Castoldi, X Tenders, Pirelli, Riva and Novurania. He added, “A number of these are production boats with a very popular request being a 6-8m RIB however noteworthy projects have been 3 the supply of a completely customised limousines, 2 landing craft (one fully inflatable and the other over 10m and rigid) and a

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fishing boat. We are currently working on some very innovative hydrofoil and inflatable boats.”

Like Richardson, Tim Fleming of Boating Matters is an independent supplier of tenders and he says, “There is still plenty of demand for serious, unique tenders, that are well made and finished.

First and foremost however is the critical requirement that they fulfil Owners requirements.” Fleming recently supplied 2 guests tenders to Lamima a charter yacht based in the Far East.

“For the owners of that yacht we found 2 Blue Spirit tenders one of 10 metres the other 7.5 metres. Both are propelled by diesel waterjets, and each had to capable of carrying guests out to the yacht in relatively harsh conditions. That is why I chose a boat with a high freeboard to ensure a dry ride. GRP parts were built in Vietnam and the boats were assembled and finished in Holland. We got the commission because we were very competitively priced and we showed great attention to

detail and service as well as looking to service the client with his after service needs. Fleming adds, “You have to be dedicated to succeed in this demanding business.Richardson agrees saying, “As we are independent we don’t really represent any particular brand, make or model. We like to offer clients the choice based on their requirements. However we do have a new design of RIBs coming out based off our experiences and use of in-house design. We also have various individual projects to include an inflatable landing craft.”

Inflatable landing craft New to the large yacht market, the inflatable landing craft packs away into a single bag when deflated. Designed in the UK by the Guy Whitehouse Yacht Design to be the most versatile of small tenders available for all yachts this is a boat that performs many roles. Built in the UK it comes in various sizes to fit a yacht’s requirements. Standard size is 5.5m long. This boat offers a

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Tender Love large deck volume and high performance by utilising catamaran hulls.The deck can provide a large, useful area for supplies, dive gear, carrying loads, water sports and help perform general crew duties. It is perfect for beach landings due to its shallow draft and lightweight. The design utilises recent advancements in inflatable materials with a drop stitch floor (the material used for inflatable stand up paddleboards so firm under pressure but when deflated packs down small) and hypalon tubes. Rigging time is approximately 15 minutes out of the bag. The only non-inflatable item is the transom, which is used to roll the rest of the boat around when stowing. The boat was originally designed around a specific client’s needs to transport a Quad bike (ATV) from his yacht to the shore, plus to be able to be used for diving, beach barbeques and general crew duties. The expectation is that this will sell well to yachts who need a crew tender but do not have a lot of space for a rigid one on board. For larger yachts this may provide a welcome addition to get guests, crew, supplies and stores ashore.

Turbojet tender Turbojet tender manufacturer Williams Performance Tenders are also a builder of boats in the UK The company’s all new Sportjet range is powered by BRP Rotax engines recognised as among the cleanest and quietest engines in the industry, providing high performance, superior handling and low maintenance, as well as meeting the stringent CARB 3-star ultra-low-emission standards.

Designed as an exciting performance boat, which is great for waterskiing or wakeboarding, the Sportjet will have huge appeal to both standalone boaters, as well as owners looking for another of Williams’ perfect tenders for their yacht. The first model to be launched is the Sportjet 460, which will make its world debut at the Cannes Boat Show on Tuesday 9th September, closely followed by its UK launch at the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Friday 12th September. The second model in the range, the Sportjet 510 will make its world debut at the London Boat Show in 2015. The Sportjet is available in four different colour schemes, with customers being able to select from the sleek tones of the Neptune Grey or Basalt Black, opt for the sporty Electro Blue, or create real stand-out with the Lava Red look.

Knut Heiberg Andersen of the Swedish boat builder Windy said, “We maybe new to the superyacht tender market but we are not new to the boat building business having built 10,000 boats since our formation in1966. At our yard in Västervik, we have created an in house Yacht Project Group of skilled men and women who wants to prove that we can apply the same values we have in pleasure boat building into creating superyacht tenders. We plan to develop a range of Limousine Tenders, Open Tenders and to add 1-2 new models into the SR Blackbird range. We work with Espen Oeino International SA and Dubois Naval Architects Ltd as our design partners, and it is the Dubois SR 52 Blackbird that we will be taking to the Monaco Yacht Show. Already there is a lot of interest in this boat and we at the same show we hope to test the market for a new SR 42 Blackbird.

The market now Josh Richardson founded Superyacht Tenders & Toys right in the middle of the financial crisis but despite that has been busy ever since. The company has trebled in turnover and increased in staff each year. He told us, “There has however been a number of large (€1m plus) tender projects we have sold and are delivering this year, notably a number of very high end limousines. The high

V-type Based in the UK and Malta, v-type build a range of high end ribs and yacht tenders from 6.0 -15m, they have a bespoke part of the business that can customize or design from the drawing board to reality your perfect craft. In addition they also build a full range of commercial craft from 10-15m for passenger carrying capabilities and a series of brightly coloured water taxis. Their new 2013 series of HYST chase ribs are now available from 9.5-15m wide body design with performance to match makes this a perfect chase craft.

Many engine options are available on all models.

For more details contact: e: info@v-type.com or visit www.v-type.com

Hodgdon Custom Tenders Hodgdon builds custom and semi-custom tenders designed to please the most discriminating owners. Beautifully designed, artfully styled and expertly built, these tenders are designed to complement the owner’s aesthetic while being optimized for purpose. Their tenders are built to the same exacting standards as a Hodgdon superyacht with advanced composite construction, custom cast hardware, fine joinery, and painstaking detail in the layout and installation of mechanical, electrical and safety systems.

The tenders are a dream to drive with sports car handling at speeds over 30 knots even when loaded or confident luxury while lingering and docking.

For more details; Tel: +1 207 633 4194 or visit www.limotenders.com

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Tender Love end of tender purchases seems to have come back after a few quiet years and we have orders now for a number of 2015-2017 new boat deliveries, of custom boats made to fit and match the mothership. Sales of RIBS and SOLAS continue to be strong and it is rare we cannot find a make or model to fit a client’s requirements, budget or timescale.”

UK manufacturers Williams told us, “The superyacht tender market has shown itself to be a resurgent part of the market, with activity levels now bouncing back after a difficult few years.

We believe the sector is now more buoyant than it has been at any time since 2008 and growing at a very healthy rate, with the production yacht and superyacht markets helping to strengthen demand. Luxury boatbuilders such as Sunseeker and Azimut are developing and launching some really sharp designs and their high profile products are generating a great deal of consumer interest. This in turn increases demand in the superyacht tender market and helps maintain strong order books for manufacturers like us.”

“Given the kinds of requests we are seeing,” says Ed Roberts at Hodgdon, “I believe the trend of innovative creation and design will migrate even more into the custom superyacht tenders.

The challenge is even more demanding in some ways than the mother ship as the real estate to work with is so much more confining and function plays such a dominant role. I think we will see some very attractive ideas coming from the designers.

Demonstrating the clearly emerging trend of stronger demand is the desire for bigger and more sea capable chase boats that are towed to destinations by superyachts or follow them in their own wake driven by a member of the deck crew.

T J Elite Technohull holds a leading position in the powerboat market specialising in the field of RIBs. The use of top quality materials, combined with knowledge of highly qualified and experienced staff, guarantees maximum safety and performance. Uniquely designed, every vessel meets the highest standards of the global RIB market. A well-run company, ISO accredited, Technohull are the ultimate RIBs in terms of style, performance and comfort. Committed to building the best boats for renowned British designer of cruisers and racing boats, Adam Younger, is behind the company’s innovative hull design.

The use of advanced hyper-technological materials, for light-weight construction of solid boats, makes all of Technohull’s vessels stand out for their smooth riding, high speed and low fuel consumption.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 618 000 or visit www.tjelite.co.uk

Crazy When Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris needed a chaseboat for Crazy Me his 50 metre Hessen, he sought one that had performance, technology and design. What he got was Crazy Too an Otam 58. Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 Acert engines with 1724Hp each, she is a chase boat that stands out from the crowd. Her custom coloured black hull and hardtop, with a deck entirely wrapped in a “carbon look” vinyl film, was applied by the Wild Group. The interiors are equally customised with a three cabin layout that has been masterfully designed

by Cristiano Gatto Design to suit the owner’s tastes. The customised chase boat pushes the electronics envelope, both audio/visual and navigational. The cockpit has 6 Revel High End Speakers driven by a fully-scalable audio distribution system that delivers high-output audiophile sound quality with 400W per channel!

Chasing the market Tilting its hat at the chase boat market is Swedish yacht builder Delta Powerboats that has introduced a line of all-carbon fibre model. As the world’s first large all-carbon fibre production boat, the award-winning Delta 54 IPS is intended for both long-range and day cruising. Designed by Lars Modin, the 54 echoes Delta’s distinctive angular features and is constructed of vacuum infused carbon fibre and divinycell with vinylester resins. The 54 can be equipped with triple Volvo IPS 600s of 435hp each, which, when combined with her superior hull design and carbon fibre construction, easily achieve a 32.5-knot cruising speed that burns 46 GPH. At 10-knots, owners can enjoy a nearly 2,000nm range while burning only 9 GPH. Seakeeper’s zero speed gyroscopic

Vikal Vikal have been operating for over 30 years and have specialise in advanced composite vessel and component construction with the largest vessel being the 50 metre high speed motor yacht “Thunder” designed by the doyen of contemporary motor yacht design, the late Jon Bannenberg. Since the original pair of tenders for the motor yacht, Coral Island, Vikal have continually strived for perfection in composite construction and quality of custom motor yacht tenders.

With all but the usual drive train and electronic components and glass, all engineering, metal fabrication and upholstery is done in house by a team of highly skilled and long serving tradesmen.

For more details Tel: +61 8 9434 2480 or visit www.vikal.com.au

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Tender Love stabilisation is among the many upgrade options available. The Volvo IPS system features joystick control that allows for superb manoeuvrability and effortless owner/operator handling. Within both sea-kindly packages are world-class Scandinavian designed interiors, highlighted by exceptional visibility, high-end finishes and generous storage.

The coming year Over the next 12 months, Josh Richardson of Superyacht Tenders & Toys believes “Clients need more guidance than ever as each builder promises the world, but is perhaps not setup to deliver it. We are finding clients like to go with the well known brands and often like to touch and feel something they have previously delivered before paying the deposit. Whilst the high end builders will get the odd build the lower to middle end of the market (€80€250k) remains fiercely competitive with each builder pushing products hard and churning out large numbers to the superyacht but also, perhaps more importantly from their sales perspective the recreational market. Equally Tim Fleming of Boating Matters confidently predicts that, “tender demand will increase by 20% in units over the period.”

For Williams the market looks set to continue to grow over the next year or so, as increased interest and activity in the superyacht market tends to be a long burn. They told us, ”When confidence levels increase and people begin to order superyachts on a larger scale, we find activity filters through for the next few years. Superyachts that are ordered now will be delivered over the coming three years, which means there should be a steady demand in the superyacht tender market as a result. We certainly see no reason why the levels of demand should decrease in the next 12 months.”

WINDY Production boats have been the core business of WINDY since 1966.

In 2009 Windy were commissioned to develop and build the WINDY Dubois SR 52 Blackbird. This process led to a totally new market for high end, custom boats for the superyacht markets. Following this they started the semi-custom production of this model and quickly saw that the overall qualities of build, construction and attention to detail quickly attracted global recognistion. Through the world famous yacht designers, DUBOIS Naval Architects Ltd., and later through Espen Oeino, WINDY hit the map of yacht tenders, custom chase boats, and limo tenders. WINDY Yacht Project was launched last year as their new business platform, integrated into the low volume production boat programs.

For more details Tel: (+47) 37 05 85 55 or visit www.windy.no

NEXT NEW THING We asked industry insiders with specialist knowledge of the superyacht tender market. “What do you think the next new thing in tender design and construction will be?” Here is what they had to say: Tim Fleming of Boating Matters “I believe we are going to see more and more multi-function and multitasking tenders come onto the market. Owners want to do more with one tender unless they have room for several different types on board.

I am pleased to see more manufacturers are entering the market for SOLAS boats making them more guest friendly and therefore more of a multi purpose boat.”

Antonio Caviglia Sales and Marketing Manager Otam “Entry level chase boat around 45ft, with the speed, safety and practicality of a high performance tender to be able to reach Owners and guests at any time in any location, but also the luxury and entertainment touches, including a very luxurious one loft like bedroom loft below deck, to allow for the trip to be fun.”

Chapman Ducote, Director, Delta Powerboats Americas.

“Carbon. Our team at Delta Powerboats has already perfected Carbon construction it on our larger boats, and as we get more and more interest for custom tenders, we’ll integrate that technology in the smaller range at the customer’s request. The biggest advantages to Carbon is weight savings, fuel efficiency and strength.”

Matthew Hornsby at Turbojet tender manufacturer Williams Performance Tenders “Lighter tenders make for easier lifting and handling, and remain in line with weight restrictions on larger vessels. We have also seen an increase in cleverer, sharper tender designs that appeal to consumers for how they look.”

Ed Roberts Director, Hodgdon Yachts “ Glass, it has played a role in mother ship design for some time and in the custom tenders as well. I think we have only scratched the surface in the tender world because the degree of engineering to support the design in the scale of the tender is considerably more challenging.”

Josh Richardson of Superyacht Tenders & Toys “We have had a number of new orders for boats built in carbon in the last 6 months. There seems to be little reason not to use this material unless constrained by budget. We are also working on some new designs for amphibious and hydrofoil boats. The tender market has been slow to get onto the hydrofoil bandwagon and this technology is going to provide some exciting changes in the future. How well accepted they will be in what is a largely conservative market remains to be seen.”

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Play time When yacht owners or charter guests start talking about the superyacht they’ve just spent the summer on, you can bet that a large part of their conversation will be centred around the toys they used

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he options are endless when looking to fill the on board toy box. Keeping the guests or owners occupied while anchored in the deep blue is big business and the industry is always developing new and crazy toys to deliver that WOW factor. Charter guests and owners are becoming more fearless or maybe just younger, and are in turn driving innovation within the superyacht toy industry. The assortment of toys are not just for the kids although they are designed to make any decent adult feel like a kid once again. Your box of tricks needs to satisfy those who need the adrenaline rush and also cater to those who are a little bit more subdued. This means having a variety available for all tastes, ages, abilities and for those that might not even be very confident in the water. But, most importantly, consider the amount of space required for storage. If you’re a busy charter yacht you need to talk to the professionals about your basic needs and don’t be driven by keeping up with the Joneses.

Under the waves Seabobs are still a firm favourite and give the pilot the ultimate in a very personal under water experience. With no boundaries and enjoying the freedom of cruising under the waves at a gentle speed the user can take in all the wonders on the sea bed or kick things up a gear for a more exhilarating ride pitching like a dolphin. For the larger yachts with the capabilities, the world of submersibles is exploding and companies that used to specialise in deep sea exploration and supplying subs for commercial purposes are developing an array of personal subs that are more ‘affordable’ and adapted to the luxury consumer end of the market.

Above the surface Assembled in just 20 minutes and stored in two bags, the Tiwal fits the bill for some exhilarating fun above the waves.

The high performance inflatable dinghy, delivers the fun and excitement of sailing is a safe environment. The Tiwal can reach top speeds of 22km/h in a completely stable v-shaped hull.

Great for the novice and skilled sailor alike, this neat package definitely deserves some space in the toy cupboard. There are also plenty of windsurfers and paddle boards to keep the owner and guests happy with paddle boards also delivering a great set of six packs.

The need for speed Hitting the waves this season is the JetSurf. Flavien Neyertz of Luxury Water Toys explains that “These motorised surf boards are certainly pushing the boundaries of water sports and delivering an adrenalin rush to the speed freaks. These machines have been manufactured using technology taken from Moto GP and F1. The carbon fibre monocoque hulls house jetpump direct drives that will hurtle you across the waves at speeds up to 50km or more. An electronic leash which is attached to the surfer’s wrist acts as both a throttle and the all important emergency kill-cord”.

Flyboards The newest sport to hit the world by storm takes its pilot leaping into the air and then can steer you headfirst through the waves like a human dolphin (if you like that sort of thing).

Richard Ems from Point of Sports explains “The Flyboard is basically a water jet powered wakeboard which universally connects to any Jet Ski and allows underwater propulsion and flights of up to seven metres in height! You control the system via handle held grips attached to your forearms for pressure, speed and direction”. This is certainly the most amusing toy this year, especially for those watching from a safe distance sipping a refreshing cocktail on dry land.

Hot air We’re still hearing the real deal and the best ‘mine’s bigger than yours’ toy is of course the inflatable slide. The owner and guest will be queuing up from dawn ‘til dusk waiting to hurtle down and around with a final emersion under the waves to resurface spluttering and coughing up the brine with a big smile on their face. The most vital element and the very first step is of course to talk to the professionals about what you really want in terms of design and to look at areas such as storage together with expectations on the erection and dismantle speeds. Freestyle Slides offer a completely bespoke service designed to fit any yacht and fully customised in terms of colours and logos. The construction of their slides is extremely hard wearing with Firmatex reinforced PVC vinyl with all seams hot air welded and a three year warranty. Two pumps are supplied for ease of inflation and deflations.

For the less confident of swimmers, children and to also provide a casual bathing area just above the waves, companies like Eco Yacht Toys offer a wide array of swim platforms plus a range of products including; climbing walls, kayaks, SUPs, jetlev fliers and a myriad of towables to keep the whole family busy.

Essential Provide the right sized safety jackets and life preservers, crash helmets if necessary and make sure there is plenty of supervision through out the whole session. Remember dependent on where you are geographically, licenses for jet skis might be required.

Guests should be offered a short safety and basic instruction course by a certified crewmember and guests should only use the jetski in the designated area around the yacht. The PWC proficiency certificate is required in France and Italy, but it just makes sense to make sure everyone understands the power these machines have and how dangerous they can be in the wrong or inexperienced hands.

Playing with water toys is amazing fun, but can potentially be dangerous. No matter if it is crew, the boss, his friends or paying charter guests, the crew’s job is to make sure the safety policies are strictly adhered to. Being safe helps prevent injuries and litigation.

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LuxuryWaterToys provides yacht standing watersports services, sales and Rental.

Our innovative and exclusive products are selected and designed to meet your high expectations.

The new concept TENDER TOY gives a complete new versatile way of using chase boat: Can be used as a shadow boat with the huge rear garage for storing all the watertoys - as a perfect Limousine with the very spacious cabins air conditioned (14 passengers) and the beautiful bathroom - as a perfect private day boat, having all confort and toys on board. This is the only 15 meters Tender having so much space on board.

Our Jetsurf is the lightest powered surfboard ever built. Made from high tech materials such as carbon fibre and Kevlar, the Jetsurf will bring a whole new, thrilling experience to your time on the water. The Jetsurf combines physical effort and pure fun, mixing the world of extreme sport with the world of Luxury.

VIP Training: We offer you an exclusive service with personal trainers. Wherever you want - in villas, hotels or on a boat.

Whenever you want - our teams are avalaible at any time to show you the perfect match between serious action and fun. As Jetsurf World Champions 2013 and 2014, we guarantee you the highest quality instruction. Let us show you a new form of leisure - we know you will be amazed.

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Why should kids have all the fun? Go with one of ONBOARD’s favourite toy suppliers

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Tiwal Billed as the very first high-performance inflatable sailing dinghy, the TIWAL 3.2 is designed to make navigation fun and simple, and the wide, V-shaped, 3D PVC textile hull provides stability as well as good acceleration to reach plane. The sabershaped daggerboard gives an upwind sailing angle similar to a traditional dinghy, and with a carbon mast and two sail options

(5m2/7m2), the 10.5-foot long dinghy can sail with leisure or as competitive as the conditions warrant. The other impressive feature? It’s light, compact and folds away in two bags; assembly takes just 20 minutes.

The complete package with the 5m2 sail starts at €4,590.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 43 32 49 37 or visit www.tiwal.com

Luxury Water Toys innovative and exclusive products are selected and designed to meet your high expectations. Their pro riders including a Jetsurf world champion and a stand-up jetski rider will be delighted to share their know-how with you. The talented team is trained to help you exceed your expectations whenever you want for any period of time. From first introduction to complete watersport trip their aim is to perfect your techniques, and keep your watersports activities to a high level. Since 2013 LuxuryWaterToys have launched an incentives watersports tour, a stimulation business trip. Covering The Mediterranean and The Carribean with a range of toys that include the Jetsurf, the lightest and fastest powered surfboard ever built, the Kitesurf, Racing Stand-Up Rickters and the Hoverboard which produces the sensation of flying over the water, Luxury Water Toys are happy to follow and support you for your sales, services and rental needs.

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Point of Sports POD International is an all in one hand distributor of all kinds of watersport fun products. As a leading wholesaler in the watersports business they are looking for commercial partners to distribute and resell their products. They offer a wide range of products including yachtslides, ocean-pools, climbingwalls, waterskis, wakeboards, tubes, jetpilot neopren, kayaks, SUPs and jetlev-flyers. Each of their products can be tailor made so that all your customer’s requirements can be considered. The main advantage of POD international is the longstanding experience in inflatable watersports business, and their huge warehouse where they can provide you with immediate delivery.

For more details Tel: +49 8035 963929 or visit www.pod-online.eu

Freestyle Slides The FreeStyle Cruiser from FreeStyle Slides is the world’s first custom-made, sealed-air, inflatable water slide for the yacht industry.

Providing the most exciting experience in water toys for privately owned and chartered vessels, the FreeStyle Cruiser is offered in six unique models and custom built to the exacting specifications of your yacht. Consider including their FreeStyle Pool, lounging poolside, free of harmful sea life while enjoying the excitement of the slide. Each pool can be customized to match your slide, using the finest drop-stitch material in the industry. Freestyle’s

inflatable Jet Ski Docks are a versatile floating platform designed to dock jet skis, Sea-Doo’s and Seabobs. The Jet Ski Docks are made using Drop Stitch material that can support thousands of pounds for a variety of uses. Each FreeStyle Jet Ski Dock can be customized to your specific size requirements. In addition, you can choose from an array of colours and sizes. All Jet Ski Docks come with a three year warranty and all equipment including storage bag, air pumps and water ballasts.

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Consider including our FreeStyle Pool™, lounging poolside, free of harmful sea life while enjoying the excitement of the slide.

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using Drop Stitch material that can support thousands of pounds for a variety of uses. Each FreeStyle Jet Ski Dock can be customized to your specific size requirements. In addition you can choose from an array of colors as well as adding your own personalized logo.

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Emerging submersibles A new breed of personal submarines achieve new highs at significant depths ORTEGA EXPLORER The Ortega Explorer is a fast, singleperson submersible designed for treasure hunting, archaeological research and other submersed adventures. After 2 years of R&D, Ortega are able to unveil a dream resting within every serious diver and adventurer. The modest dimension and low weight makes for the most ideal multifunctional diver delivery submersible with a maximum depth of 40 metres.

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U-BOAT WORX The C-Explorer 3 submersible is the choice of elite oceanographic research organizations and private individuals who want to discover the Ocean from the luxury of a submersible featuring the world’s largest fully acrylic hull and best undisturbed view. The revolutionary handheld MANTA controller, which allows for precise manoeuvring, can be handed over by the pilot and shared with other occupants, thereby giving passengers a “hands-on” experience.

The C-Explorer 3 features unmatched view, endurance, and payload, delivering the ultimate diving machine for any subsea mission without sacrificing reliability and safety.

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DEEPFLIGHT The revolutionary positively buoyant, DeepFlight Dragon is the most compact, lightweight personal submarine on the market. It is so intuitive to use so that clients can self-pilot the craft with minimal instruction. The zero emissions all electric Dragon was specifically designed for use from superyachts and is capable of diving down to 120 metres. You can fly with whales, do a barrel roll, or simply explore the world beneath the waves.

For more details Tel: +1 510 236 3422 www.deepflight.com

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SUB AVIATORS The second generation of winged submersibles designed and built by Sub Aviator Systems, and Nuytco Research. ORCASUB is an integration of the robust industry-proven technology, and Lloyd’s approved components, used in Nuytco’s successful DeepWorker line of submersibles with the innovative flight capabilities pioneered in Super Aviator. ORCASUB is the world’s only certified personal submarine you can buy that delivers speed, diving to depths of 600 metres and the exhilaration of underwater flight.

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TRITON The 3300 2 person sub is small, relatively light and amazingly capable. The exploring couples dream machine, the Triton 3300/2 has a small deck footprint, is easy to launch and recover but has versatility that a 1000 metre sub can provide. This is a sub that has the depth capability to do it. Track the giant squid, visit deep wrecks, explore amazing sea mounts and visit subterranean vents.

For more details Tel: +1 772 770 1995 or visit www.tritonsubs.com

SEAMAGINE THE AURORA 3 occupant models holds 1 pilot and 2 passengers and are 1 ATM, ABS classed, luxury submarines with a depth rating range of 200m to 1000m. The patented configuration provides the occupants an exceptional view, unobstructed by top hatches and side pontoons.

When floating at surface the submersible has a high freeboard with a stable platform for people to walk on. Handrails and a gentle staircase provide a safe environment for people to board these luxury submarines from yachts in a variety of sea states.

For more details +1 909 626 6262 or visit www.seamagine.com

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WIND PARADE Alf Alderson spends a day on the sands getting to grips with one of the world’s fastest growing adventure sports

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erhaps the most surprising thing about land sailing is that you don’t see more of it on the world’s more expansive beaches. Land sailing is far easier to master than the aquatic version; I’d be the first to admit that my sailing skills are best described as ‘rubbish’ but after only five minutes at the controls of a land sailer I actually seemed to be in charge of the craft and able to make it go where I wanted, and, more importantly, at the speed I wanted. Within an hour I was sweeping up and down the sunny, windswept beach at Gwithian, Cornwall, touching speeds of 30-35mph, taking my land sailer into controlled skids and having a thoroughly fine time.

So the sales patter, for once, was completely true. You can learn to sail on land in minutes, which is what Graham Bobin, the UK National Coach for Blokarting and Speedsailing, had told me before we met up at Gwithian Beach near St. Ives. Graham is a true enthusiast for his sport but I’d been a little sceptical of his comments until I actually climbed aboard one of his New Zealand-built Blokarts and tried it for myself.

Blokart is the best established manufacturer of land sailers. At its most basic a Blokart is little more than a seat slung between a triangular steel frame with a wheel at each corner. A mast, boom and sail rise above the frame, and a single sheet lets the sail in and out via a simple ratchet system. You steer with the front wheel using a handlebar. The whole thing is lightweight, easy to put together and folds up small enough to fit in the back of a hatchback with ease. Indeed, there’s an appealingly low-key, low-tech feel to a land sailer and it makes a nice change from the hype and style consciousness associated with so many outdoor sports these days.

Speed freaks The associated “accessories” are also low-tech and unassuming.

All that’s required are waterproofs or a pair of overalls, gloves to prevent rope burn, sunglasses (as much to keep the sand out of your eyes as the sun) and a cycling helmet or similar. Once we’d dragged our craft on to the beach, again an easy task as they’re so light, the instructions were simple. “Steer with one hand, use the other to pull the rope in to go faster or let it out to slow down, and if you want to stop just let go of the rope. Away you go...” So I did, on a 30-metre tack up the beach.

Within seconds a fast-approaching sand dune made a sharp about turn advisable. I gingerly put the front wheel into a gentle left-hand turn, let the sheet out, the boom swung over my head, the sail briefly flapped around before the wind caught it again, I pulled tighter on the sheet and hey presto! Off I went, straight back where I’d come from.

When I learnt to sail a dinghy, it took me the best part of a day to perfect this manoeuvre; in a Blokart it had taken less than a minute. Within half an hour I was doing skidded turns in the sand, which is when you realise just how stable a Blokart is.

Approaching my first high speed turn I felt like I was careering down the beach at about 50 kilometres an hour (although it was probably nearer to thirty) and was convinced the thing would flip over if I put it into a sharp turn.

But my instructor had told me to do it, so it must be safe...

I cranked the front wheel around tightly, let the sail out slightly, and heard the satisfying ‘schussss’ of short, sturdy pneumatic tyres sliding across packed, damp sand as my Blokart skidded across the beach with what I at least thought was style and aplomb. Simple. I also soon learnt that by turning into the skid, as you would in a car, you can come straight out of it and continue sailing back in the opposite direction from which you’ve just travelled; a very satisfying move.

There is, however, a lot more to land sailing than just belting up and down the beach and sliding into skids from time to time.

Experienced sailors can pull off moves such as 360s, and will regularly have their craft sailing along on two wheels (I even managed it myself once or twice, although not always through choice); there are races for the various classes of land sailers where top speeds can reach in excess of 100 kilometres an hour; and you can also use them to explore.

Life’s a beach On long, wide empty beaches such as those of the Netherland’s North Sea coast or South Wales’ Bristol Channel shoreline you can easily negotiate your way around rock pools, rock outcrops, small streams, flotsam and jetsam and the various dogs eager to leap aboard and cover as much of the coastline as any powered vehicle could, just as quickly and a lot more sustainably. On larger beaches you can travel for miles to areas few walkers would ever be likely to reach, at 13km long and five km wide, Cefn Sidan in South Wales, for example, is one of Europe’s premier land sailing beaches, where you can journey over vast areas of sand banks and channels that few other people ever get to.

Land sailing has a surprisingly long history, possibly dating back 4,000 years to the ancient Egyptians, and certainly as early as 16th century China, where there are records of royalty taking part in wind powered chariot races. In the 20th century, the modern version of the sport developed first in Belgium, was later dominated by the Brits, and is now a stronghold of French, German, Dutch and Belgian racers (it’s even on the curriculum of French schoolchildren living on the Channel coast).

A new Blokart costs no more than a decent mountain bike, is easier and lighter to transport and it doesn’t hurt anywhere near as much when you crash. So quite why so few coastal dwellers are carrying one in the back of their car as a matter of course I’m really not sure.

BLOKARTING FACTS Tuition courtesy of Speedsail UK in St. Ives, Cornwall. www.speedsailuk.com; 01736 332648 For other accredited UK centres and clubs, contact the British Federation of Sand & Land Yacht Clubs at www.bfslyc.org.uk Other top UK venues include Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, where the first British landyachting club was formed in 1951. Just down the coast, Hoylake, near Liverpool, has perhaps the best club facilities in the UK. Westward Ho! in Devon, Gwithian in Cornwall, Brean Sands near Weston-super-Mare, and Cefn Sidan in South Wales are also popular spots.

SIX OF THE BEST Other prime land sailing sites around the world include: • Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands • Saint Peter Ording beach, Germany’s North coast • Te Oneroa-a-Tōhō/Ninety Mile Beach on the western coast of the far north of New Zealand’s North Island • Blokart Heaven, a purpose built track in Papamoa, New Zealand • Yeppoon, central Queensland.

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ADVERTORIAL

Care on call Frederick A. Bevelaqua MD and Lawrence Jacobson look at clinical care in remote locations

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hat is Tele-Medicine? Telemedicine is the use of satellite and internet channels and electronic instrumentation to provide video and audio communication and ultimately clinical care between the medical provider and the patient in a remote location, such as on board your yacht.

Telemedicine allows land-based physicians and other medical practitioners to treat the yacht’s crew and passengers on board the vessel, at sea. By using tools such as real time video imaging and conferencing, together with available instrumentation electronically measuring and transmitting electrocardiogram, blood pressure and glucose readings, from on board your yacht, a clinician is able to conduct a relatively comprehensive diagnosis from thousands of miles away. Telemedicine makes possible early medical intervention, which can not only save lives, but also reduce treatment time, medical expense and in the case of crew, lost work time and manning replacement costs.

Telemedicine also enables the yacht owner to provide primary healthcare for his crew at limited expense, monitoring or treating chronic conditions on board and increasing the likelihood of retaining Fit for Duty status.

Rapid response How Does Tele-Medicine Work on board your Yacht? Telemedical programs, such as that provided by Future Care, Inc., a managed healthcare specialist for the maritime community, are designed to respond to the specialized circumstances encountered in providing remote medical treatment to the injured or ill seafarer or passenger. Thus, Future Care’s 24 hour 7 day a week Contact Centre provides the yacht owner and crew with continuous and immediate access to its world-wide network of medically trained first responders, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals. Future Care’s telemedicine at sea programme is designed to be used for emergency diagnosis and treatment, as well as more routine consultation, while at sea.

Does Tele-Medicine Save the Yacht Owner Money? A well-managed telemedical programme, such as that offered by Future Care, saves the yacht owner money by providing immediate medical diagnosis and treatment.Treating shipboard injury or illness on board can shorten recovery time; postpone or eliminate the necessity of shore-side treatment and avoid costly and unnecessary deviation or emergency evacuations, when medically appropriate.

Cost control A telemedical programme such as Future Care’s reduces the yacht owner’s overall medical claims cost, both below and above the P&I insurance deductible. A well-run telemedical program lessens the likelihood of costly litigation through improving the speed and quality of medical care provided to the crew and passengers form the moment of illness or injury on board your yacht. For the yacht owner traveling in international waters and possibly subject to the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, a telemedical program such as that provided by Future Care will go a long way toward demonstrating compliance with the Convention’s Title IV requirements for the provision of seafarers’ medical care.

Today’s technology offers the astounding ability to literally bring medical care on board your yacht while at sea. The price of such technology and the means of managing it, through such programmes as that available from Future Care, are eminently affordable. Whether based on humane, financial or legal considerations the conclusion is the same. Tele-Medicine improves the quality of medical response; increases morale on board your yacht; saves costs and can save lives. The time is now to bring Tele-Medicine aboard your yacht.

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Say yes to the Seychelles The Seychelles offer year round sailing in comfortable conditions and breathtaking scenery

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he Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 gems in the Indian Ocean, a collection of relatively well-kept secrets waiting to be explored. This is the only island state in the world consisting of both granitic and coralline islands. Located well outside the cyclone belt, Seychelles offers year round sailing in comfortable conditions and breathtaking surroundings. You will enjoy a country where over 50% of the island mass falls within protected nature reserves in a malaria-free tropical sanctuary.

At your convenience There is easy access to high quality supplies: fresh water, local fish as well as a wider variety of international products from local vendors. For increased convenience, Mahe international airport is well connected to surrounding travel hubs in the Middle East, Africa and Asia as well as having direct flights to Europe. English, French and Creole are spoken by the majority of residents, who are naturally inclined to welcoming visitors and sharing local knowledge. You will feel at ease in this stable, safe and multi-cultural society of open and happy islanders.

If you are planning to visit this corner of the world, here is some insider knowledge of how best to plan your next adventure.

Set a date Seychelles lies in the trade winds belt; regardless of whether you visit between May and September when the south easterly winds prevail, or from October to February when the north westerly winds prevail, there are always plenty of sheltered anchorages to choose from.

Book your berth at the Eden Island Marina Eden Island Marina is a dedicated superyacht facility developed in conjunction with the Eden Island Luxury residential project.

Eden is located just off the east coast of the main island of Mahe and is linked to the mainland by a 300m bridge. The island is home to a wide range of recreational facilities and shopping outlets.

Photography: Seychelles Tourism Board

The marina offers facilities for superyachts of up to 115m, cruising yachts and local leisure craft. Comprehensive services are provided at the berth including power, water and wireless internet. The location of the marina on the inland side of Eden Island provides ideal sheltered conditions.

With stern to berthing, boats lie in line with both prevailing winds.

Plan your itinerary Port Victoria on Mahe is the only official port of entry and exit of the Seychelles.

All vessels arriving from a foreign country or departing Seychelles must call at Port Victoria to carry out all customs, health, immigration, port and security formalities.

Once arrival formalities are completed, vessels’ movements between islands can be carried out with minimal further documentation.

As for the rest of your itinerary, the Seychelles islands offer an excellent diversity to suit any visitors’ interests.

Silhouette Island has a rich biodiversity with many rare and threatened plant and animal species, but the island is most famous for the Turtle nesting. Bird lovers will enjoy Cousin Island, a protected island and home to many protected species.

There are incredible coral atols of Aldabra, D’Arros & St. Joseph that offer breathtaking beauty both above and below the waves.

For the more active, the northern most island of Aride offers wonderful scenic hiking trails within the nature reserve. However, if you’re more inclined to get your feet wet Game Fishing from Alphonse Island is the best the Indian Ocean has to offer. And for those looking to discover the depths, Ile Coco will satisfy any avid diver with a myriad of marine species including rays and dolphins.

Immerse yourself For those who enjoy the refreshing return to compass, chart and feel, sailing in the Seychelles provides the perfect opportunity to completely immerse yourself in all that you know and love about sailing: reading the weather and using it to your advantage, using depth, bearings and transits to navigate through the well charted rocks and reefs and finally choosing a safe and beautiful anchorage location.

It goes without saying that the series of British Admiralty charts of Seychelles’ waters is of immense value.

Get in touch with a good agent who will take care of your cruising and landing permits in the various Marine Parks and Reserves which make up the archipelago.

Seychelles is truly a sailor’s treat.

For more details e-mail: info@edenislandmarina.com, Tel: + 248 4 346 300 or visit www.edenislandmarina.com

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Head east The Eastern Mediterranean has a lot to offer yachts seeking a refit Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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eographically, the Eastern Mediterranean commonly refers to the group of countries that include Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. Steeped in history, these each offer a fascinating insight into different cultures, past and present.

Full of contrasts, the area encompasses refitting shipyards just outside the 3,000 year old city of Istanbul and, in the country’s south, Antalya. It also includes Greece and specifically its port of Piraeus, which is probably still justified in calling itself the refit port of the world even if this claim to fame is supported by the huge volume of commercial vessels that flock to the shipyards that surround it. Those same shipyards do however, guarantee a workforce that knows a watertight door from a tank top. Then there is Cyprus, a still politically divided nation that offers a wealth of cruising opportunities that once the refit is completed, have a seductive air about them.

Save for Greece and the southern part of Cyprus the area remains gloriously free from VAT and whilst that can make importing of ships spares from mainland Europe, more difficult the pros often outweigh the cons of doing so. Having determined

the Eastern Mediterranean has a lot to offer yachts seeking refit there only remains the choice of country and shipyard to decide upon. This brief snapshot examines just some of the many possibilities.

Turkey TUZLA Mehmet Karabeyoglu a director at Proteksan Turquoise reports a flurry of yachts refitted over recent months including: the 50 metre yachts Lady K and Mosaique along with the 44 metre Silver Dream. Larger yachts the likes of the 60 metre Cloud 9 and the 72.6 metre Vicky have also been accommodated in the shipyard in Turkey’s yacht building area of Tuzla.

Karabeyoglu believes there are great opportunities for refitting in Turkey, “It’s simply because of the availability of high quality hard working labour force who we can employ at realistic prices.” He added, “However, Proteksan Turquoise is perhaps one of the very few yards here that can handle the bigger super yachts.” Karabeyoglu is however cautious when it comes to

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predicting the future. He told us, “We see that there will be no significant improvement in the next 12 months; maybe even a further decline due to European Union economic problems and the sanctions against Russian businessmen.” Proteksan Turquoise has a proven ability to build high standard yachts.

Talisman C, Vicky and Ileria have been delivered recently. Refits have in recent times become important to the builder with its ability to dock 5 yachts and with its own floating dock. Heated sheds can accommodate yachts up to 75 metres for painting.

With Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, just 15 minutes away from the shipyard, offering direct flights to many major European cities logistics are easily facilitated. Then of course, there is the lure of, Istanbul an exciting playground for yacht crew to enjoy when they are off duty.

BODRUM With 25 years combined experience in the marine and charter industry in both Australia and Turkey, Bodrum Yacht Services brings a depth of local knowledge, qualified tradespeople and

local resources to ensure that yachts refitting with them receive the best services at the lowest prices. Owners Dave Stanley and Dina Street bring together combined knowledge and experiences that help smooth the way for yachts choosing to refit in the port. They told us the refit industry in Turkey and especially here in Bodrum is growing stronger year on year.

Competitive pricing for lifting, launching and storage along with cheaper labour rates are the principle reasons for coming here. In Bodrum we work with Aganlar, a yard equipped with the latest travel lifts and yard trailers.

Elsewhere in Bodrum the Barka Shipyard, part of the Begüm Yachting Group, is located just 30 minutes away from Bodrum International Airport. The Shipyard was established in 2005 and is a modern and dynamic organization, striving to achieve the optimum quality and the highest level of service for their clients. As demand for comprehensive refit centres in the area increases, the shipyard is opening another service facility in Didim at D-Marin Marina, North of Bodrum, aimed at attracting even larger yachts.

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ANTALYA Further south, the Antalya Tax Free Zone offers financial advantages to shipyards working inside it and to the yachts refitting there. Free Zones are defined as special sites within the country but deemed to be outside of the customs territory.

Inside the zones, regulations related to foreign trade and other financial and economic areas are not applicable making them a more convenient business climate to work in. The area around Antalya offers an exceptionally pleasant environment: the 630km shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city. An added bonus for crew refitting over winter is the mild weather on the coast that makes swimming still possible whilst skiing in the mountains is an easy day trip.

Without a doubt, the largest and most significant of all superyacht companies within the Zone is Sunrise Yachts. Capable of building up to nine 70 metre yachts at any one time, the company has made it a practise to refit yachts along side the new build projects. The most recent refit was of O’Khalila, the gold coloured 48 metre Palmer Johnson. Purchased by serial yacht owner John Staluppi, who loves naming his yachts after James Bond film titles, she has been renamed Skyfall 2. The massive refit, during which one of her three engines was removed was completed on time and inside the budget. The scope of the refit, so grand that at times it resembled a rebuild, also saw the yacht loose her signature gold covering replaced by grey awlgrip coating inside the yard’s purpose built climate controlled paint shed. In recent times the yard has also refitted the 47m Big Mak, the 41m Rob Roy, the 41m Cloud Nine along with two sub 30 metre yachts whose names are Unlimited 88 and Ars Vivendi.

Arkin Pruva, builders of the Rob Humphrey’s designed Tempus Class is putting spare yard capacity to good use refitting and in some cases rebuilding yachts. Currently inside one shed, they have a 24 metre motor yacht, and in another a 43 metre catamaran hulled motor yachts both undergoing total rebuilds.

Alia Yachts another shipyard known for the construction of fine sailing yachts have a skilled and experienced workforce offering a comprehensive range of refitting services from equipment and engine modification or system and security upgrading, to decoration or restyling. Refit projects vary from a simple partial paint to full scale interior and exterior modification, to respond to clients’ changing needs and preferences.

Theirs and the facilities in Antalya other shipyards provide a lively and pleasant working and off duty environment for crew members.

An internationally popular holiday destination in southern Turkey, Antalya offers endless choices of accommodation and dinning as well as direct flights to most major European cities.

Greece When it comes to refitting superyachts, Greece is gifted geographically being centred around one of the world’s most favoured cruising destinations. It has thousands of islands, good weather and consequently offers very good choice for those seeking to vacation on board yachts.

Flisvos Marina near Athens is part of the Spanopoulos Group.

Betty Gkika of the company’s Yachting Department is seeing refit business picking up after what she delicately describes as, “A

Bodrum Yacht Services With 25 years combined experience in the marine and charter industry in both Australia and Turkey, Bodrum Yacht Services brings a vast depth of local knowledge, qualified trades people and local resources to ensure that their clients receive the best services at the most competitive prices. Dave Stanley brings many years of wooden boat building, mechanical and marine painting experience to Bodrum Yacht Services. Dina Street brings her technical background and fluency in languages as well as many years experience in the service, charter and boat building industry in Bodrum. They have access to a wide array of very talented workers, crew and technical staff for a diversity of projects, including project management, new gulet construction, yacht refits and technical repairs.

For more details Tel: +90 252 316 2434 or visit www.bodrumyachtservices.com

Spanopoulos Shipyard After years of experience in the yacht business Spanopoulos Shipyard, has presently widen its horizons with the opening of a new extra modern site in Perama. The new shipyard consists of 16500m2 capable of accommodating more than 30 yachts from 25m up to 70m and 2500m2 housing offices, workshops, storage areas, library, gym, café, roof garden as well as apartments for crew and visitors.

Spanopoulos Shipyard uses a modern travel lift of 820 tons lifting capacity and a 64,5m long floating dock, capable of docking vessels up to 4000tons. All kinds of services are provided in house under high standards classifications and a high liability insurance. The company’s vision is no other than to hold the leading position in the field of ship and yacht repairs, refits and new buildings not only in Greece but also internationally.

For more details Tel: +30 210 4095000 or visit www.spanopoulas-group.com

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two or three year period of stability and conservatism brought about of the general economic crisis.” Located 6 km from the centre of the city centre that uniquely combines ancient with modern, Flisvos Marina provides access to many cultural and entertainment attractions available in the rejuvenated Olympic city. The newly constructed Athens ring road and the extensive and modern public transportation system allow easy and convenient access to the Archaeological Museum as well as excursions to the Acropolis, historical sites, monuments and museums.

which involved multiple tasks such as welding and electric works, carpentry and paint applications. We also worked on another major repair on a Moonen motor yacht which again involved steel plates renewal, along with interior redesign works. In addition, we continue to provide seasonal services to numerous clients. “We have comprehensive engineering and boat maintenance services, including our travel lift which is capable of lifting vessels up to 45 metres and with a beam of up 10 metres, including catamarans.

Duty-free Euro Diesel and gasoline is also available.”

Gkika believes that much of the reason for increased activity lies in the price of second hand tonnage, which she says, “Have become more reasonable so now the choice of a refit instead a new building seems to be more attractive. From our point of view,” she adds, “Things seem optimistic for the next years in this sector in general.” Looking to the future she says, “We are expecting a large increase in the number of yachts this year.

There is a significant flow of yachts coming from the Western Mediterranean to the Eastern side. We have a lot of requests for major works and long term stay from foreign owners and there is also a big interest in purchase for resale. These are signs that reveal an awakening of the yachting market and as a consequence the development in all the yachting business.”

Berthing packages at the marina for this year include free dry dock services for specific maintenance and repair work, including lift and launch and anti-fouling. Regular technical work on offer at the boatyard also includes hull cleaning and sanding, changing anodes, cleaning of shafts and anodes, plus the application of primer.

The Spanopoulos Shipyard, has expanded with the opening of a new extra modern site in Perama. The shipyard consists of 16500m² capable of accommodating more than 30 yachts from 25m up to 70m and 2500m². Penelope Monastiriotou says, “The Spanopoulos Shipyard yard, has large lifting capacity up to 4000 tons and can practically satisfy almost all kinds of superyachts at very reasonable prices. Apart from that we are the only shipyard which can provide in house all kinds of services from technical to yacht renovation and transformation, interior design, interior and exterior painting, engineering, carpentry and joinery, metal works, welding and fabrication, GRP and fibreglass repairs, structural changes & extensions, everything. Especially now in our new site we haven’t only focused on the quality of the technical support but we have invested on the respect for the crew and its pleasant stay in our shipyard by offering extra facilities. The shipyard has also storage areas, library, meeting rooms, gym, café, roof garden as well as apartments for crew and visitors.”

Harbour Master Deniz Akaltan added: “The set-up we have is unmatched in the area and we are confident we can cater for a huge range of vessels, working closely with owners to carry out the specific work needed on their boats. He added, “The dry dock area has been very sympathetically built, with a lot of consideration given to keeping it separate from the rest of the marina to maintain the atmosphere of the promenade and beach club area.”

With owners seeking to benefit from tax free advantages by staying out of the Euro Zone and with yacht crews being wooed by the offer of beach clubs and night life in destinations frequented by tourists, it seems the Eastern Mediterranean has a lot to offer the superyacht seeking refit work.

Cyprus In Northern Cyprus, the shipyard at Karpaz Gate Marina has expanded its refit capabilities. Featuring an 18,000 square metre dry dock and 300-ton capacity travel hoist and service pedestals, the boatyard is currently carrying out major projects and renewal work for superyachts, as well as refit, repairs and season preparation service projects.

A comprehensive selection of heavy duty tools and equipment are available in the boatyard, including hydraulic work platforms, welding equipment, cutting equipment, high capacity compressors and mobile cranes. Experienced and capable staff are on site to conduct and execute any scope of project, while the duty-free status at the marina provides extra benefits for clients with savings on spare parts, fuel, technical service and supplies.

Marina Technical Manager Efe Karahan Sahin told us: “We have been able to take on many more big projects this year, including a major steel plates renewal project for a Benetti motor yacht

Proteksan Turquoise Located conveniently in Istanbul, Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc. offers excellent refit opportunities having the ability to produce Northern European mega yachts. The shipyard has state of the art heated facilities and excellent engineering knowledge for finding solutions and dealing with class issues. Deep water dockage in front of the shipyard can handle up to 90 meter yachts afloat and 75 meters on dry. The shipyard has its own floating dock which facilitates quick lifting and launching. The shipyard is close to Tuzla in a clean environment but at the same time having access to all the outside contractor and vendor services. Istanbul is a lively town where the crew can enjoy all the attractions, art and history.

For more details Tel: +90 216 474 25 90 or visit www.proteksan-turquoise.com

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THE RACE IS ON Alicante prepares for the festivities to celebrate the start of the 38,739-mile Volvo Ocean Race. Words: Sue Pelling

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licante is set to become a hub of activity in the coming months with the arrival of a fleet of seven or more VO65 one-design, hi-tech racing yachts, preparing for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 on 11 October. At 38,739 nautical miles the VOR is the longest professional sporting event in the world and one of the toughest tests of human endeavour. It is a nine-month marathon of the seas passing through four Oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean), and five continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe) with a total of nine legs, the longest of which is 6,776 nm from Auckland, New Zealand to Itajaí, Brazil. The race finishes in Gothenburg, Sweden at the end of June 2015.

Before they set off on their sprint round the world, the teams will be based in the port of Alicante. The VOR Race Village opens to the public on 2 October, which means it is possible to view the yachts close up and spot crews who’ll be preparing for the In-Port Race on 4 October.

The In-port races, which are part of the overall event, are designed to provide an opportunity for visitors to see all the racing action close to the shore. Held every three years since 1973, the VOR (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) attracts some of the biggest names in professional yacht racing from all around the world including the UK, Ireland, France, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, America, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Team spirit British sailors include round the world veterans Dee Caffari and Sam Davies on SCA (the all-girls boat), and Ian Walker, double Olympic silver medalist and twice VOR skipper, on Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR). Commenting on the 2014/15 edition of the race, Walker, ADOR skipper, said: “It’s definitely going to be the tightest race in history. Success will be about not having any bad legs. You have got to have a strong team, you have got to sail fast, keep the boat in one piece, be smart and sail the right way.”

Although every day they risk their lives battling it out in the most hostile conditions on the planet, up to 25 days at a time on each leg, these hardy, professional crews feed off the adrenalin and most return time after time again to face yet more extreme challenges.

For the first time in the event’s history, racing is taking place in VO65s, new 65ft one-design yachts, which means all boats are identical. All sails, and all design elements of the boat are fixed, and no changes are allowed for the duration of the race.

The new Volvo one-design, known as the VO65, is designed by Farr Yacht Design in the United States and built by a consortium of boatyards in the UK, France, Italy and Switzerland. Chatting about how the boat compares to the previous VO70, which had more flexible design/build rules, Walker added: “The VO65 is built stronger and more reliable for the race, some of the weight has been taken out the bulb and put into the structure of the boat which means the boat is a bit more tender, a bit more tippy, a little bit less powerful and therefore a bit slower upwind and reaching. She’s also a bit drier, thank goodness.”

Sail allowance North Sails is providing the sails for all the new boats. Built at their Nevada factory and finished in Vannes, France and in Spain, the Volvo Ocean 65 sails will benefit from North’s world-class experience and advanced 3Di technology. Each boat will have an allowance of just 12 sails, which is a major reduction in the inventory from previous races. Commenting on the sail wardrobe, Walker said: “We’ll have Seven sails; one mainsail, three jibs and three spinnakers. Each team is allowed four spare sails so we can bring on four new sails during the race. If a team damages a sail and don’t have a spare then they would apply to the jury to use one their previous race sails, one currently in use in the build up to the race start.”

Team line-up Team SCA – Sam Davies Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing – Ian Walker Dongfeng Race Team (China) – Charles Caudrelier Team Brunel (Netherlands) – Bouwe Bekking Team Alvimedica (USA youth) – Charlie Enright Spanish Team – Iker Martinez Team Vestas Wind Each male team has a maximum of eight plus a media crewman (known as the on board reporter), while the female teams are allowed 11 plus the on board reporter. Two crew members must be under 30 (born after 1 October 1984), and all boats qualify for the event by sailing 2,000nm non-stop (3,700km).

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ADVERTORIAL

Cooling down on the Côte d’Azur In the summer of 2012 HVAC specialist Heinen & Hopman set up a French office in order to provide support and maintenance for all yachts in the area. On-site service is now available for the Mediterranean coastline, from Marseille in the west to Genoa in the east

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einen & Hopman has a global client base supported by offices and agents worldwide. Within the maritime sector, the company is known for its innovative and client-oriented approach that provides tailored solutions created in close cooperation with its clients. Heinen & Hopman has served over a 100 yacht owners in the past five years. The silent and energy-efficient solutions provide the owners an excellent indoor climate, giving them the opportunity to escape the hot climate on board and chill out when they step indoors.

The limited available space on board yachts is not an issue, as innovative solutions have been developed in which sound and space as well as efficiency and the environment are key factors.

Heinen & Hopman France As the Côte d’Azur is a key sailing region, it seemed only logical for Heinen & Hopman to provide on-site service on this Mediterranean coastline. “This addition increased our capacity to provide short-notice, on-site support and maintenance as well as a variety of service and after-sales programmes for on board air conditioning, heating, mechanical ventilation and provision cooling systems”, underlines Joep Hopman, CEO of Heinen & Hopman. All yacht owners in this area can now rely on Heinen & Hopman France as it can offer you a visit by a fully equipped specialised mechanic who can offer last minute, onsite HVAC service and maintenance to all HVAC systems on board all yachts. Thus, assuring you of 24/7 support from our excellent engineers. Moreover, the extensive stock of spare parts for refrigeration and air conditioning used within marine installations, available through an efficient parts service, ensures minimal downtime for all your installed equipment. In addition,

Heinen & Hopman’s warranty lasts twelve months after commissioning, extended to eighteen months if our personnel carry out the commissioning.

Happy winner In April 2014, Heinen & Hopman attended the Antibes Yacht Show, where professionals present their products and services just before the season starts. Keeping in mind the old saying that prevention is better than cure, visitors had the opportunity to win a full check-up of their on board HVAC systems. The happy winner comments: “I am glad to know that I was the lucky one to get the prize from the fishbowl. I do have one 90 metre yacht called Lauren L that really needs a serious check up from a good and reputable company like Heinen & Hopman.”

Monaco Yacht Show This September, from the 24th to the 29th, Heinen & Hopman will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show, considered the world’s major event in super yachting. In the capital of yachting, Heinen & Hopman will be exhibiting its unparalleled expertise in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, and underlining its strong regional presence. The HVAC specialists have a great deal of know-how to share and an impressive selection of leading edge solutions for the maritime world. Visit Heinen & Hopman at stand QD61 (Holland Pavilion) at the Monaco Yacht Show.

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TABLE TALK

Dubrovnik ONBOARD’s favourite eateries in Dubrovnik to suit all palates and pockets

Kopun Set in a wonderful square a few minutes from the old town, you will not be disappointed.

A melange of gastronomic influences deliver outstanding food, prepared with passion and delivered with flare. Reasonably priced, why not just drop by for a cocktail and enjoy the Jezuite square as the sun goes down.

Poljana Rudera Boskovića 7 Tel + 385 99 2015152 | €€

Proto Old fashioned, romantic and dating back to 1886. You’ll find tables on a leafy covered terrace where you can enjoy Dalmatian food at its best. Seafood is top of the menu with fresh oysters and a wonderful shrimp dish dowsed in garlic and white wine. A popular spot with A listers, Proto is a must. Široka 1, in the old town Tel + 385 20 323234 | €€€

Orsan Serving wonderfully fresh fish and other Dalmatian delicacies such as octopus salad and black risotto, Orsan sits overlooking the harbour. With tables on the water’s edge perfect anytime of the day as long as you don’t mind looking at more yachts. Good value and open for breakfast too.

Ivana Zajca 2. Lapad Peninsular, Gruž port Tel + 385 20 436822 | €€

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Levanat Popular with locals and tourists alike, the setting is wonderful with breathtaking views from the terrace. You approach the eatery via a leafy footpath on the water’s edge. An obvious emphasis on seafood but with some innovative twists. Your typical meat eater is also well looked after with dishes straight from the open fire.

Nika i Meda Pucića 15 Tel +385 20 435 352 | €€€

Blank Ink Ravioli stuffed with Adriatic Lobster Executive Chef Serdal Altun The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel

Ingredients

The Oyster & Sushi Bar If you’re looking for something not so Dalmatian, this is your baby. This chic eatery offers friendly service backed up by superbly presented dishes. Shrimp tempura, a fine tuna tartare to mixed platters of sushi, or just head straight for the oysters and champagne. A great setting and a fun night out.

Od Pustijerne b.b. Old town Tel +385 324 034 | €€

200g Adriatic Lobster 3g Black ink 30g Flour 10g Cornstarch 1 Egg 30g Mixed herbs 5g Anchovies 5g Mixed pickle 5g Garlic

2g Chilli flakes 10g Toasted bread 5g Salmon roe 20ml Extra virgin olive oil 5g Butter 5g Salt 5g Black peppercorn 5g Spaghetti

Ravioli Mix Flour , cornstarch , egg, olive oil , salt , warm water and ink to make the pasta dough Roll pasta dough and cut into circles Stuff with lobster rogue egg, toast bread, parsley, salt and black pepper Place parcels in boiling water and cook until al dente

Grilled Lobster Medallion Place mixed herbs, mixed pickle , anchovies, chilli flakes, garlic olive oil, salt and pepper in blender and mix On the plate place a few salmon Roe and decorate with crispy spaghetti

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FOOD SNIPPETS The latest food trends and snippets for you to try over the autumn months

WHAT IS UNI? In Japan, sea urchin is known as uni, often called the foie gras of the sea its roe can retail for as much as €310/kg. A supple delicacy for advanced palates. At first glance the sea urchin isn’t much to look at, but once cracked open the prize is revealed. The cheddarhued meat, which looks like a tongue, is actually the gonads. It is quiveringly soft and tastes like, well, a luscious seawater panna cotta.

DEEPFRIED RAVIOLI

things worth knowing about coffee It all started with Dancing Goats. Legend has it that Ethiopian shepherds first noticed the effects of caffeine when they saw their goats appearing to become frisky and ‘dance’ after eating coffee berries Originally, coffee was eaten. African tribes mixed coffee berries with fat which formed edible energy balls The rise of Islam contributed greatly to the popularity of coffee. The religion prohibited drinking alcohol, but coffee was considered an acceptable drink All coffee in the world grows in the coffee Bean Belt. This is the area between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Hawaii is the only state in the US that grows coffee In 1675, the King of England banned coffee houses, claiming they were places where people met to conspire against him 70% of the world consumes Arabica coffee, which is mild and aromatic. The remaining 30% drinks Robusta, which is more bitter tasting but has 50% more caffeine than Arabica

Toasted ravioli, a speciality of St Louis, Missouri, pops up on trendy menus under the even more euphemistically named Italian nachos. As if a deep-fried cheesy pasta parcel was anything to be ashamed of.

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Four-cheese ravioli with fresh marinara sauce

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Spinach and cheese ravioli with ranch dressing

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Lobster ravioli with homemade aioli

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If you can find a sweet, ricotta filled ravioli, serve them with melted chocolate laced with a spoonful of

Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth, behind Oil Coffee berries are picked, dried, and stripped down until all that’s left is a green bean Once shipped, the beans are roasted at around 500f. After a few minutes, the bean will pop and double in size. A few minutes after that, the bean will pop once more. The second pop means the bean is done Instant coffee was invented by George Washington. Not the guy on the one dollar bill, but a Belgian man living in Guatemala by the name of George Washington in 1906

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GALLEY GADGETS

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An espresso cup like no other, Deviehl’s unique creation, crafted of the highest quality green marble and lined with an inner fine porcelain surface, is the stuff of coffee lovers’ dreams. The production process includes up to 35 individual stages, the handcrafted design is nothing short of perfection.

The design makes for an unsurpassable coffee experience. www.LuxDeco.com €525

Steer away from shattered shells and keep your cooking quick and clean. Feed the fish and use this easy egg separator! Make a meringue without the mess! The silicone mould will suck up that yolk in an instant.

Quirky, cute and colourful, the easy to clean fish is a necessity for your kitchen utensils drawer. Simply squeeze yolk fish and split your egg in seconds! www.prezzybox.com €12

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BOILING POINT Is this the most stylish kettle we have ever seen? Bugatti are best known for their stunning sports cars, but they also like to apply their cutting-edge skills and knowledge to the everyday household appliance. Why? Because they can! Stylish, elegant and available in an array of exciting colours. www.redcandy.co.uk €240

BASTING BEAUTY Stylish silicone brush in an airtight storage jar. The perfect all-in-one that keeps sauces fresh, fresh, fresh. Make your marinade in the jar, baste and store in the fridge. Comes in an array of colours to suit all palettes. www.bodum.com €25

CRACKING DESIGN Now you can make an omelette without breaking eggs: the golden Goose ‘centrifuge’ scrambles them in the shell. Why? Because it can. And ‘cos it raised £100K on kickstarter. www.ylinedesign.com €20

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What a Swizzle Amit Sood of Shaker BarSchool looks at the Swizzle and recommends a winning version for you to try

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rinks need not be complicated, and with a little imagination and some research you can use classic drink families to inspire wonderful modern day drinks. The Swizzle, is by far one of my favourite Rum drinks to explore. It has so many possibilities. It is also the signature serve that El Dorado Rum use to promote their fantastic range.

As part of Shaker’s Advanced Bartender Course students are required to design their own drinks. I often offer the Swizzle as a mixed drink family for a student to base their creation around.

This drink was made by a Shaker Advanced Bartender Course student called Salvatore Lemmolo. He created it during his week long course with me in November 2013. It was called the No Name Swizzle.

NO NAME SWIZZLE 60ml El Dorado 5 20ml fresh lime juice 20ml Homemade Pineapple & Ginger syrup 10ml Orgeat syrup 2 dashes The Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Bitters

TO MAKE SYRUP

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Add all ingredients to a pan and simmer for 30min. strain well through sieve ensuring to push through all the flavour. Store in a clean sterilised bottle

Pour all ingredients in a 16oz Mini shaker, add crushed ice, Swizzle with El Dorado Swizzle Stick, crown with lots of ice

300g chopped fresh pineapple 200ml water 200ml Eager Pineapple juice 300g Demerara sugar 200g castor sugar 50g chopped root ginger

GARNISH Orange zest and mint sprig, sprinkle of castor sugar over mint leaves The globally renowned Shaker BarSchool run courses in conjunction with bluewater yachting where crew can build the foundations that they need to understand each spirit category and their use in cocktails and long drinks. The aim of this three day on board course is to train students on speed and efficiency in cocktails and mixology with the fundamentals needed to become creative with spirits. This on board course is only for up to eight students and is run globally.

Shaker BarSchool operates world class bartender training and a definitive range of accredited and vocational hospitality courses from cocktail master classes to professional and advanced bartender courses, molecular mixology, wine, spirit and yacht interior training courses.

The interior team will complete the training with a solid foundation, confidence, consistency and a real passion for cocktails.

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THE CORKER

Toast the coast Wine guru Tom Harrow looks at how vines can benefit from growing in coastal regions

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ines benefit from being close to the sea. Offshore breezes cool the vineyards, preventing rot and mildew and also, by moderating temperatures in hotter regions, make for a more moderate climate, allowing a longer, more even ripening process. This is important as it prevents the acidity and aromatics being baked out of the grapes leading to dull, flabby wines: Not dissimilar to the character improvements that life on board imparts to individuals.

Swordfish hauled over the bows near the volcanic island of Santorini or a net full of crustaceans pulled in outside Croatia’s harbour Rovinj are natural partners for the Assyrtiko and Malvazija-based wines these areas respectively produce. Similarly if wondering what pairs well with locally fished bream for example, a good answer is to find out which are the best whites produced in the vineyards near to where you are moored. Successful matching is not always a case of buying what the locals drink, but rather buying what they make locally for special occasions and honoured visitors.

Match maker Take Italy as an example for wines to match ‘dorado’, as there is something appropriate wherever you find yourself; in Portofino look out for minerally, zesty Pigato; along the Livorno coast the better Vermentino is respectable; at Amalfi, Furore DOC makes fresh, fleshy whites from Falanghina (known locally as Biancazita); from the hills behind Sardinia’s Costa Smerelda, another Vermentino is grown, more exciting than Tuscany’s, in Gallura DOC; Sicily has various whites, the local grapes Grillo and Inzolia are perfect with seafood; on the Adriatic, both Puglia in the south and Friuli in the north do a good line in Malvasia and in between the two Verdicchio from Le Marche’s Castelli di Jesi DOC is a wonderful white, the Riserva being particularly worth seeking out.

Elsewhere in Europe we only need to look at Bandol with its sandy alluvial soils, providing the Cote d’Azur with its signature Provencal salmon-pink rosé, often in ornate bottles, and so perfect with grilled shellfish and seafood salads. Heading west we come to the wines of Txacolina in the Basque country, which has to be tried with chargrilled baby calamari. Further round the coast we come to Spain’s Rias Baixas with its excellent saline Albarino or the neighbouring region of Vinho Verde in Portugal where the grape is known as Alvarinho and is spot on with the rich caldeirada fish stew or bacalhau salt cod. Back on the Spanish coast, south of Seville we come to Sanlucar de Barrameda, home of Manzanilla, the driest and lightest style of Fino sherry and a classic partner to boquerones and razor clams.

Coast to coast However Europe and white wines do not have the monopoly on benefitting from a coastal setting: Gimblett Gravels in New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay is of the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious areas for both Bordeaux red blends and especially Syrah. Walker Bay, Hermanus (famous for whale watching) and Hemel en Aarde are all on South Africa’s Atlantic coast and make the country’s finest Pinot Noir thanks to their cooler climates.

The latter (Hemel en Aarde) has a clay content the same as Burgundy’s Cote d’Or so it’s another reason this most elegant of reds does well here and is a great combo with seared tuna or marlin steaks with a sweet chilli glaze.

Whilst yachts may come stocked with clients’ favourite Grand Cru white Burgundies, iconic Napa Chardonnays and Cabs, and enviable selections of First Growth Bordeaux, it’s worth seeking out the local vinous treasures on your voyage. They are the best match for regional delicacies and can be every bit as interesting and worth exploring as the beautiful coastlines that so influence their character.

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The boffins never cease to come up with new technology that makes entertainment more fun, more real and more loud, and people are clamouring for it. Claire Griffiths explains why

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he thrup-thrup of flying fish hitting the water, the splosh of a passing porpoise, the glow of phosphorescent seas and a lazy round of canon singing are all the entertainment yacht guests need under a canopy of stars on a quiet night in the Mediterranean. For a while at least and then the lure of ‘entertainment better than live’ as Gunter Trempnau, Managing Partner of Home & Marine entertainment specialists likes to put it “Entertainment better than the real thing”, lures with too strong a pull and yacht guests relent to the intoxication of technological systems that offer out of this world.

Here some of the leading entertainment specialists unearth the latest in these automation systems which simultaneously allow yacht guests to completely control their on board world and/or turn it into something really quite unreal….

These days, the fact that you might be bobbing along on a boat makes no odds and lighting, music, video and shading ambiance can all be controlled via wireless touch panels on board. Wilko Darger of Marine Entertainment Systems Ltd (MESL) explains “Simplification and improved reliability through convergence with local area network technology is beginning to make things pretty exciting and much, much easier, in entertainment terms”. Smart home technology for yachts is just as advanced as the systems installed in properties and Robin van Meeuwen, CEO of lifestyle technology specialist Crestron International explains “For a premium viewing experience, 4K screens and cabling can now be installed into yachts, offering a better picture quality ONBOARD | AUTUMN 2014 | 93

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than ever before; As this automation technology advances, the space needed is constantly being reduced. This means that just because you are not on dry land, you don’t have to miss out on getting the very best”. The Crestron touch panels allow guests to browse the internet, stream video and monitor the intercom system. The RAVA™ intercom and phone technology enable handsfree video intercom and telephone over Ethernet, eliminating the need for any special wiring. This means owners and guests can have complete access over a yacht from wherever they are on the ship, relaxing on the deck or dining inside.

Being able to control your yacht’s music and video from your personal phone or tablet will be a big theme for the future entertainment world The Crestron automation systems are highly customised and can be programmed with a level of security to give owners peace of mind and a design that they personally find easy to use and navigate. Likewise, for charter yachts, devices need to be easy to operate and understand and so simple graphic-based interfaces allow even new users to quickly identify how to operate the music, TVs, lighting and environmental control. The panels can also be customised in different languages according to the nationality of visitors aboard.

H & M Electronic Systems Based in the northern German city of Bremen and represented in Antigua, Malta, Spain and the USA, Home & Marine (H&M) is a single source for top-quality entertainment, communication and security. The company is entirely independent of manufacturers and can always offer the best technologies on the international market. Its sole commitment is to the goal of turning yacht owners’ dreams into reality, or as Managing Partner Günter Trempnau puts it “Entertainment that’s better than live!” An excellent example of H&M’s forward-looking approach is a dance-floor system that reacts to music, creating an unforgettable multisensory experience. The floor vibrates in response to bass frequencies and offers the feel of a high-volume disco sound. Yet there is no need to turn up the volume above normal listening levels for the full experience, so those in neighboring cabins won’t be disturbed.

For more details Tel: +49 421 66 15 46 or visit www.home-marine.com

Touch control Certain aspects of the automation system can also be password protected when owners don’t want guests controlling elements such as the climate, or TVs in bedrooms. Explains Robin van Meeuwen; ’Being able to control your yacht’s music and video from your personal phone or tablet will be a big theme for the future entertainment world. Access to your music system, TVs, lighting, heating and security can now all come from your Android™ or Apple® device, with the Crestron Mobile Pro app downloaded.

The app turns your smartphone or tablet into a virtual touch screen controller, giving you control on the go.’ One of Crestron’s best sellers for the marine market is the compact 3-Series Control System, designed to provide control and monitoring for their technology. Its small size allows it to be placed just about anywhere on board with the option to attach it to a flat surface or lighting enclosure using the mounting bracket provided. Digital media is equally popular. The technology gives high-definition and 4K displays in their full glory. It allows you to integrate digital and analogue AV signals together with streaming all on one platform.

Crestron promise system reliability and fault backup with automatic alerts to installers via performance and maintenance triggers in the monitoring software which can be remotely corrected and resolved before problems become too much of a headache.

Wilko Darger, Sales Director of Marine Entertainment Systems Ltd (MESL) agrees that a clear vision of the future will be the guest’s smartphone;’ In addition to continuous operation wherever your yacht is located this will also become an extension to the ship’s PABX system, steward call and controller for the cabin

Creston You don’t need multiple remotes just to watch television, or a wall filled with switches and knobs that takes you three tries to find the right light. Take control of your yacht with just one button press from a sleek Crestron touch screen, designer engraved keypad or your Apple or Android device. Select a movie to watch or music to enjoy, adjust your lights, shades, temperature and check on your security system without getting up, the possibilities are endless, whatever you can imagine Crestron can do. Visit Crestron at Monaco Yacht Show: Stand QP5, Parvis Piscine, Tente Climatesee For more details Tel: +44(0)845 873 8787 or visit www.crestron.eu

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entertainment system. Satellite TV, movies and music from either the Ship’s media library in the Cloud or directly from the Guest’s mobile device with reliable, high speed internet being key in order to efficiently stream high definition video & music.’

With this vision in mind, from its offices in London and Hamburg MESL engineers install, maintain and develop systems that will ensure maximum internet connectivity and so deliver the best possible entertainment experience. Two new groundbreaking solutions will be shown to the public for the first time at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. One is a bandwidth aggregator that uses multiple 4G/LTE to deliver unparalleled bandwidth in a single stream, while the other is a bandwidth management tool that allocates varying levels of bandwidth to different areas of a yacht. There will be two yachts at the show, including MESL’s latest 73m project, with these solutions on board and demonstrations will be taking place.

Good vibrations Right now living walls and vibrating floors are becoming all the rage, creating enhanced reality that’s just a touch unreal. Explains Gunter Trempnau; ‘Large format, true to life and interactive, the Living Wall puts fascinating, cutting-edge entertainment at your fingertips. Indoor or outdoor, installed on the wall or floor, this stunning technological highlight responds to viewers as they approach it. Living Wall systems, also in 3D, can be quickly installed almost anywhere to make your parties, events and entertainment truly unforgettable.’

Marine Entertainment Systems Ltd MESL is one of the most experienced companies within the fast moving entertainment sector. Over that period it has seen its role morph from designing and installing just entertainment systems to encompassing the full range of interconnected networks including IT, security and communications. As well as continually identifying and assessing relevant emerging technologies, the company provides a global service covering the entire system lifecycle; from design, installation and commissioning right through to comprehensive worldwide after-sales support. Visit MESL at The Black Legend, MYS 2014 to find out more.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 1689 896 096 or visit www.mesl.co.uk

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TV lift systems

Discotheques and light systems

Cinemas and HiFi audio systems

Home & Marine is your partner for the finest and most advanced entertainment systems the market has to offer – living worlds of experience to see, hear and almost touch. For your home, yacht, aircraft., office. Planned and executed by German professionals.

H & M Electronic Systems GmbH +49 421 66 15 46 · info@home-marine.com · www.home-marine.com

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The Home & Marine dance-floor system reacts to music, creating an unforgettable multisensory experience. The floor vibrates in response to bass frequencies and offers the feel of a high-volume disco sound. Yet there is no need to turn up the volume above normal listening levels for the full experience, so those in neighbouring cabins (or yachts) won’t be disturbed. H&M is presenting this worldwide first at the Monaco Yacht Show, September 24 to 27, stand No. QD 36.

The client has a clear idea of what they want and our expertise is to translate this into a fully functional and integrated system Once upon a very very long time ago, punters would do their utmost to display the dimensions of their very big ‘TELLY’. These days at last, demure discretion is de rigueur which is why, aside from the Hi-Fi installations with Dolby surround for onboard cinemas, the monitor lifts that hide screens in ceilings, walls or furniture after use are one of Home & Marine’s best sellers. Wilko Darger, Sales Director of MESL believes his company has become successful at ‘calling the next big thing’ in entertainment and at the top of the market he expects the best seller over the winter and into next year to be giant ultra-high definition screens that provide 3D viewing without glasses;’ These are just coming on to the market and together with our partner United Entertain, we know these are something that everyone has been looking forward to for years’, he explains.

Mobius Design Group 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, their 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 details Tel: +1 561 736 7720 or visit www.mobiusdesigngroup.com

We also see that Multi-touch screens embedded into bars or coffee tables for guests to monitor the yacht’s positioning and progress together with one touch iPad control for lighting, blinds, thermostats and AV systems are no longer unusual and are certainly expected by seasoned charter guests.

Taking strides Martin Dickson and Adam Kirkwod are partners of Flare Technologies, the marine electronics service and support company based at Antibes and Palma. Martin explains that there are also important strides in technology behind the scenes to allow more rapid switching between the various sources installed. He explains; ‘The client has a clear idea of what they want and our expertise is to translate this into a fully functional and integrated system.

There may be a new amplifier that comes on the market or a new TV that clients want, or a new distribution matrix, however as a refit and support company we have to ensure the client gets the best by ensuring the new product can be integrated into their system and function how they want it to. We support all systems, whoever installed them and we support communication even when the airtime is held by others: We don’t retain any software rights, they belong to the client’.

Martin and his team have been busy lately with requests for designing outdoor discos;’ Of course we use the top of the range equipment that the best of Ibiza DJ’s would expect.

Flare Technologies Flare Technologies , one of the Mediterranean’s leading Superyacht service and support companies offer a rapid and effective refit and support service to their growing number of discerning clients.

Located in the two key service hubs of Antibes and Palma, Flare ensure their experience and service is accessible to their clients without incurring unpalatable costs such as travel and expenses.

With many years’ experience in AV, IT, Security, Navigation and Communication, Satellite TV subscriptions, Airtime and GSM solutions, they pride themselves on their level of service. Working closely with their clients, whether on an urgent outage or planning the next phase of an upgrade, Flare Technologies provides the best level of service there is.

For more details Tel: +34 672 32 75 18 or visit www.flare-tech.com

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NAVIGATOR

crete guide Palace of Knossos

Spinalonga Island

Phaistos

Panagia Kera

Greece’s largest island and arguably its most fascinating and diverse Stay VENETO HOTEL Dating back to the 14th century, the hotel has six studios and four suites.

Wonderfully romantic and restored to perfection, Veneto offers a unique journey back in time. A short walk to the museums, beaches and shops makes this hidden treasure the perfect spot for a quick visit to re-charge the batteries.

Epimenídou 4, Réthymnon Old Town www.veneto.gr Tel: +30 28310 56634 | € € € AVLI One of Crete’s finest restaurants also offers the most beautiful accommodation in town. A traditional cluster of Venetian buildings house the seven suites arranged around the garden with others benefiting from a roof terrace and pool. The hotel also offers cooking lessons and wine tasting, if you need some entertaining.

Xanthodidou 22, Rethymnon www.avli.gr Tel: +30 28310 58250 | € € €

LATO HOTEL Offering traditional Cretan accommodation with a trendy vibe and stunning harbour views. Set in the beautiful Mirabello Bay the hotel is perfect for a quite relaxing few days to re-charge the batteries.

Offering a great choice of restaurants in a stunning setting. Value for money with great welcoming and attentive staff.

Epimenídou 15, Iráklio www.lato.gr Tel: +30 28102 28103 | € € €

ST NICOLAS BAY RESORT HOTEL This resort is set in lush gardens overlooking the sea at the edge of Ayios Nikolaos. The resident Minotaur overlooks a variety of restaurants and pool bars.

The rooms are within tasteful bungalows, all with terraces and sea views. The hotel manages to keep an intimate feel although catering for the demanding international traveller.

Thessi Nissi, Ayios Nikolaos www.stnicolasbay.gr Tel: +30 28410 25041 | € € € € € CASA DELFINO A 17th century Venetian palazzo that has remained in the same family for centuries. The individually designed 24 rooms are cute and stylish. The marble Hammam and treatment rooms are designed to soothe the senses after a tough day in the sun. The roof terrace area with Jacuzzi is the perfect spot for one or two sundowners.

Theofánous 9, Haniá www.casadelfino.com Tel: +30 28210 87400 | € € €

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Essential information

ALEKOS After visiting Phaistos and Agía Triáda, bring your rumbling belly to this secluded taverna. The setting is picture postcard accompanied by a wood fired oven.

Generous local cuisine flows out of the kitchen and is delivered by attentive staff.

Vori, Messara Heraklion | €€ KARNAGIO A Heraklion classic, moved here from the easterly suburb of Néa Halikarnassós. If you’re looking for top-notch seafood, this is your baby. The sea food is fresh, fresh, fresh and with great house wine this is perfect for a lively lunch with friends.

Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou & Minoos 3 | €€ MIGOMIS You’ll need your ‘best bib and tucker’ (no shorts) for this wonderful eatery.

Excellent views of the town and sea will accompany you on a gastronomic journey through Greece and Italy. Stylish setting and knowledgeable staff. Reservations are a must.

20, Nikou Plastira str Aghios Nikolaos | € € € €

Play EL MONDO This bar opened its doors in the winter of 1981 and it is regarded as one of the oldest bars in the harbour area. Music at El Mondo rocks! Starting with older rock music, the music moves on to classical and slower pieces, and the DJ spins out newer rock pieces and dance music according to the mood.

Kondilaki 35, Chania FAGOTTO This long-running jazz and blues bar opened in 1970 in a restored Venetian building, occasionally there are live performances, especially during the off season.

16 Angelou, Chania SKALA BAR Classic all-in-one beach bar, established in 1986. Weekly live music in addition to a great selection of cocktails.

Paleochora, Selino Kandanos

BIG FISH This old stone-built waterfront building is home to one of the city’s liveliest dance clubs, with DJs spinning a mix of international and Greek tunes for a younger crowd; occasional theme parties and live performances.

17 Makaríou, Iráklio

Culture PHAISTOS The second most important palace-city of Minoan Crete. The residence of the mythical Radamanthes, the palace was also the nucleus of a settlement inhabited since the Neolithic age. The area of this palace was an incredible 9,000 sq.m.

PALACE OF KNOSSOS This Minoan Palace is the biggest attraction on Crete, and well worth at least half a day. The first palace was built here in about 2000BC, destroyed in an earthquake 300 years later. Then an even greater palace was built, but that too was destroyed in 1450BC, possibly by the eruption of the volcano on Santorini, causing a huge tidal wave.

OLOUS Olous is a sunken, ancient city visible beneath the waters off a causeway that leads to the Spinalonga peninsula.

The combination of warm waters and the outlines of a Roman settlement on the seabed are visible when snorkelling.

GOURNIA The ruins are of an ordinary working Minoan town. The ruins are from around 1500BC and it’s really fascinating to walk among them and discover the houses and workshops. Gournia was originally four times as big as what you see in front of you. The rest has not yet been uncovered.

35°11.1’N/N25°43’E T +30 28410 82384 E depaman@otenet.gr W marinaofagiosnikolaos.gr MAXIMUM LENGTH 70m MAXIMUM DEPTH 8m NO. OF BERTHS 35 VHF CHANNEL 12 YACHT PROVISIONING Alpha Marine Group T +30 21089 83590

Essential Crete PANAGIA KERA This little Byzantine church is one of the most famous on Crete, known for its 14th and 15th century frescoes.

SAMARIA GORGE The longest gorge in Europe with spectacular scenery along the 18km walk, can be done by anyone who’s reasonably fit.

IRAKLION Try to spend at least a day in Iraklion, Crete’s capital. It’s a lively city with plenty of things to do, including the Archaeological Museum, its Venetian harbour, the Historical Museum, the Icon Museum, several interesting old churches, and plenty of good restaurants too.

LOUTRO Only reachable by boat or on foot, there are no roads to or from the village, and this is one of its main charms. The pretty village nestles into the small bay where you can swim and enjoy a lazy lunch at one of the tavernas. Ferry boats run 4 to 5 times a day from Hora Sfakion.

SPINALONGA ISLAND A small island situated just off the coast of Elounda and Plaka in the Mirabello Bay. During 1200 AD the Venetians built huge fortifications to guard the bay.

From 1903 until 1957, the island was a leper colony and lepers from all over Greece were shipped to the island. Now uninhabited, you can follow the footpaths through small deserted streets and the battlement fortifications.

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SIX OF THE BEST KEEP TRACK

Reach your health goals and check your stats with one of these top-rated activity trackers POLAR LOOP ACTIVITY TRACKER For anyone who wants to track their activity 24/7 and get guidance to reach activity goals.

It will display calories burned, steps taken and time of day. Waterproof with Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensors. www.polar.com €99

WITHINGS PULSE 02 Comfortable with easy to use functions, nononsense wireless syncing with a good app and a very readable display. The new blood oxygen sensor makes the difference from its predecessor and all within a stylish wristband to pop into. www.withings.com €90

FITBIT FLEX This band offers all the features you’d desire most in a fitness tracker while also being attractive and great value. The accelerometer inside, meanwhile, doesn’t just count your steps or measure how restless your sleep was. A tough little number with Bluetooth as well. www.fitbit.com €100

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TOMTOM RUNNER

JAWBONE UP24

As a mad runner you can track your performance and upload the data to the TomTom MySports website. Large scratch resistant display, easy to use menu plus, a comfortable wristband make a great package. QuickGPSFix technology is the big added bonus for great connectivity.

The latest offering from one of the first entrants into this market. Bluetooth enabled but lacking Android compatibility at the moment. Light, sleek, fashionable and very wearable with great battery life. The iPhone app is visually rich and easy to use. www.jawbone.com €110

www.tomtom.com €170

GARMIN FORERUNNER 610

You swim. You bike. You run. This the only all-in-one, GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. It sports a sleek profile, comfy wristband and an easy-to-read display. www.buy.garmin.com €310

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services Marine Shore Assistance

MSA is the sister company of Marine Shore Assistance in Italy created as a response to an increasing number of clients and 16 years of experience gained in the yachting business by its founder Gianluca Devicienti. Under the mission “Effectiveness and Efficiency� Marine Shore Assistance operate all over Kotor Bay coastline, providing its customers everything they may need during their stay, with reliability, quick action and good humour.

By virtue of a highly qualified and professional team, MSA is able to provide complete and top quality service for yachts, keeping

every operation smooth and fast. MSA provides the following services; clearance in and out, custom and immigration formalities in all their ports, berth booking, bunkering, best quality provisions, technical assistance/spare parts, VIP private tours with multilingual guides, flower arrangements, courier and shipping services, medical assistance, laundry service, phone and internet assistance, financial service, VISA service.

For more details Tel: +39 346 865 7585 or visit www.marineshoreassistance.com

R&Q Marine Services

Gibraltar Yacht Registry Gibraltar has been involved in yacht registration for over 60 years and has expanded its services to the registration of superyachts and yachts under construction. As an internationally recognized, high quality registry providing an efficient and cost-effective service, it is an ideal choice for yacht owners who want the confidence of belonging to a British Register and flying the Red Ensign. Gibraltar Yacht Registry have an experienced and dedicated team offering good customer service and assistance in the registration of these yachts, as well as specialized surveyors available to carry out the necessary surveys, and inspections for the issue of certificates showing compliance with both, LY2 and the Passenger Yacht Code.

For more details Tel: +350 (0) 200 78343 or visit www.gibraltaryacht.com

R&Q Marine Services has the knowledge, expertise, innovation and commitment to deliver insurance for yachtsmen by yachtsmen with over 150 years of collective experience. They insure some of the largest and most recognisable Megayachts in the world and are known globally for their professionalism, integrity, innovation and service. They offer physical damage, war and liability coverage (including P&I) for all types of vessels and have immediate capacity to insure vessels up to $235,000,000. They can offer a broad variety of policy wordings including their own plain language wording that clearly sets out both the owners and the insurer’s responsibilities.

For more details Tel : +44(0)207 977 0910 or visit www.rqih.com

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Futurecare Future Care Inc is a global company with offices in New York, Athens and Manila, providing medical management services to the entire maritime community, including large commercial fleet operators, cruise lines and yacht owners. Worldwide services include Physician Advice at Sea (Tele-Medicine); nurse case management onboard ship and shoreside; Preferred Provider Network access in the U.S.; expert medical auditing and billing services;

benchmarking and statistical analysis of your crew’s medical incidents; and much more. With their network of hospitals, physicians and other medical personnel available through a 24/7 contact centre they can manage all your medical needs, emergency or routine, for crew and passengers, throughout the world, land and sea.

For more details Tel: +1 (212) 207 3590 or visit www.futurecareinc.com

SYD Still needing some last minute delivery assistance of goods to your yacht through the Mediterranean? Help with short or long term storage of goods through the winter? Needing goods transported to your yacht in a European yard? Freight forwarding of larger items over to the USA or further afield?

Superyacht Deliveries can help.Their SOS delivery service throughout the Mediterranean this summer has once again been a great success ensuring your yacht goods arrived where you wanted them when you wanted them and will continue to be on call for you throughout the winter months. Let SYD take the stress out of logistics for you.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)68923570 or visit www.superyacht-distribution.com

IBOS Cello Marine is the seafarer management software from i-Bos Ltd. Storing information on vessel and seafarers including documents such as insurance, passports and professional certificates. Cello Marine also stores and compiles documents such as a Seafarer Employment Agreement and the DMLC part2 form associated with MLC2006. In payroll, Cello Marine can calculate N.I and Tax, split salaries to multiple accounts and currencies, generate/email payslips and calculate leave.These functions are available as a standalone or cloud based systems or, using the Cello Marine Dashboard as an online portal for Captains and owners to access.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 612343 or visit www.ibosltd.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Sturge Taylor & Associates Sturge Taylor has been addressing the risks associated with the ownership and operation of large yachts for over 30 years and has a reputation for 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.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 222666 or visit www. sturgetaylor.com

M2M Fenders Made 2 Measure Fenders is a leading supplier of luxury yacht fenders and fender equipment based in the UK, but operating worldwide.

M2M hypalon fenders are uniquely coded with all components fully traceable. Supported with quality fender covers, fender hooks and dock line, M2M Fenders are ideally placed to take care of Superyacht mooring pack needs. Whether you need replacements, are in for a refit or are part of a new build project, give Made 2 Measure Fenders your mooring pack requirement and they’ll be happy to manage it from start to finish.

For more details Tel: +44(0)1983 210 493 or visit www.m2mfenders.eu

Karpaz Gate Marina At the heart of one of the most exciting new sailing regions, just 40 miles south of Turkey, the 5 Gold Anchor rated Karpaz Gate Marina is an ideal base for exploring the Eastern Mediterranean or for those looking for the best annual deal at a premium and safe location. Karpaz Gate Marina is a port

of entry to Northern Cyprus and its only modern marina. It offers attractive berthing packages, leisure services, high-end technical services and duty free status.

For more details Tel: +90 533 889 2200 or visit www.karpazbay.com

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Marine Travel France

Part of the Marine Travel Group in Denmark and Germany with over 23 years experience, Marine Travel France run by Gitte Nissen is a French/ Danish specialised travel agency providing individually customised travel solutions for superyacht crew.

Focused on negotiated airfares with most of the airlines worldwide, together with very flexible seaman prices. We have a 24/7 service, to serve our customers all year round... provided by our own qualified staff, so you are not transferred to a

special number somewhere at the end of the world. By applying the most modern booking system on the market, Marine Travel France guarantee flexibility and competitive prices And are an authorised IATA travel agency that only cooperates with approved airline companies and low cost carriers that prioritise efficiency, quality and satisfied customers.

For more details Tel: +33 (0) 6 80 26 27 98 E-mail: gn@marine-travel.fr or book@marine-travel.fr

RDT

Moore Stephens

The best medical attention no longer depends on being in the right place at the right time. Tempus IC gives near instant access to trusted medical support, allowing the patient to receive initial treatment within minutes of a medical incident making Tempus IC an essential piece of on board equipment. Award winning, Tempus IC is the most compact vital signs monitor available with the added capability to transmit clinical data, voice and real time video.

For more details Tel: +44(0)1256 362 400 or visit www.rdtltd.com

For the first time, yacht crew can access an investment platform designed specifically for them. Moore Stephens Isle of Man through Moore Stephens Retirement Solutions Limited (“MSRS”) has developed a unique solution for the retirement planning needs of superyacht crew. MSRS offers a plan for any group larger than five crew members which addresses the needs of a specific yacht or a group of yachts, and which is linked to a range of offshore investment funds managed by globally recognised investment managers. The plans allow contributions by the yacht or individual crew members who can manage their accounts online via a secure Moore Stephens interactive secure website. And, the account is portable so crew members can, if they wish, transfer their benefits into an individual arrangement when they leave the yacht.

For more details Tel +44 (0) 1624 662020 or visit www.msiom.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS

Goose Interiors Having worked on many superyacht projects in New Zealand, the USA and England, company owner of Goose Interiors, Stefan Holler is bringing with him extensive experience in design, planning, fabrication and project management of superyacht interior fit-outs. With a workshop just minutes from Port Vauban in Antibes, Goose Interiors is fully set up to tackle all of your

carpentry needs. Besides traditional joinery methods, Goose Interiors is using computer aided manufacturing technology to fabricate custom interiors and bespoke exterior furniture of exceptional quality in a wide variety of fine materials.

For more details Tel: +33 (0) 781 370 786 or visit www.gooseinteriors.com

Oceanrefit Yacht Carperntry

NEKO A worldwide yacht supplier providing the finest food, professional equipment, technical supplies and tailor-made services. When you appreciate a supplier able to arrange everything between receiving your order, on time delivery and long term relationships, NeKo Yacht Supply is the one to turn to. They save time and prevent stress. All this makes them undoubtedly the best choice in the world for megayacht owners, captains, chefs, crew and management companies. They are very proud of running a business based on their passions: food, yachts and luxury. Their services are also available at your villa!

For more details: Tel: +31 (0) 10800 5540 or visit: www.nekoyachts.nl

Oceanrefit is a company with a solid foundation and an eye on the future. Starting out in 2008 they’ve grown year on year in size as much as in reputation. At the core of the company is a team of experienced professionals, cabinet makers, teak-decking specialists, and traditional shipwrights. Ocean Refit are investing in new technology and training, in areas such as computer aided design, and CNC machining. The past year has seen them set up a dedicated teak-decking loft totaling nearly 2000m2, making any size of teak deck pre-fabrication achievable.

Company director, Robert Eldridge, a qualified boatbuilder with over 20 years experience, says that always keeping quality high is his priority. That’s the surest guarantee to a successful future.

For more details Tel: +34 (0) 971 730 042 or visit www.oceanrefit.com

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Viking Recruitment

Jersey Ship Registry The Jersey Registry has over 200 years experience in the business of ship registration. Although ship registration can be confusing and complicated, Jersey has an efficient and proactive team which is able to offer you a personal yet professional service, and different languages are accommodated. All vessels, commercial or pleasure, up to 400 gross tons can be registered to fly the coveted Jersey Red Ensign or simply the plain Red Ensign, and individuals and companies from EU, Commonwealth, Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies are qualified to register. There is no annual fee and a very competitive pricing structure.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1534 448128 or visit www.gov.je/shipsregistry

Viking Recruitment Ltd has expanded its Yacht Operations team with the appointment of James Scott as Yacht Operations Manager in the Dover office. James brings to the company over 24 years of delivering exceptional standards of service on superyachts and cruise ships. In his career, he has worked from Front of House up to Hotel Manager for a number of luxury cruise brands before making the move over to yachting. He has held the busy role of Purser and then shorebased Personal Manager for a fleet of very large, high profile yachts. More recently, James has been involved with the development and set up of hospitality services for a variety of companies. Commenting on his appointment, Matthew Jaenicke, Viking’s Managing Director said “James joining the company is a significant step in our growth plan for the Yacht Operations Department. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and we are confident that James will benefit the service that we provide to our existing and prospective client’’.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 300 303 8191 or visit www.vikingrecruitment.com

Topcoat d’Azur Topcoat d’Azur is one of the longest established marine paint and varnish applicators on the Cote d’Azur, run by Nik Cuttelle, an ex-captain with 20 years refit & refinishing experience. The company prides itself on an excellent reputation and works right across the Riviera and has recently expanded its coverage with a sister company, Topcoat UK Ltd, working out of Poole in Dorset, offering the same great service for UK based clients and also working on worldwide projects with the Topcoat d’Azur team. Topcoat offer full paintshop, workshop and warehouse facilities just 15 minutes inland from Antibes. 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.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 978 413 or visit www.topcoatuk.com

Port De Plaisance Safely nestled within Dutch St. Maarten’s Picturesque Simpson Bay Lagoon, the 90Slip Yacht Club Port De Plasiance is recognised as the Caribbean’s most versatile and elegant mixed-use marina, catering to vessels ranging from 40’ to 270 LOA with drafts to 16’. A Full service facility committed to the concept that professionally crewed yachts deserve a professionally run marina. Yacht Club Port De Plaisance accommodates a wide array of crafts, from sail and motor powered recreational vessels casually cruising the Caribbean, to sport fishing machines hunting for record breaking billfish and “Private-Label” Luxury yachts that hail from ports of call around the globe.

If you‘re heading to the Caribbean and are looking for a marina to base for the winter or just need a quick stopover why not come to a marina that’s specifically tailored to professionally cater to all your specific needs.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Thetford Marine

Orcas Associates Orcas Associates specialise in executive personnel and protection solutions for high-value private and commercial assets including superyachts, property and investments. Their professional, fully licensed and qualified in-house team of operatives and specialists provides a range of comprehensive security services. They can also source the right people for your specific needs, from yacht crew to security personnel, thanks to dedicated recruitment experts.

What’s more, their tailored security awareness training will equip you, your loved ones and your crew or staff with the skills to protect yourselves and stay safe.

For more details Tel: +44(0)20 7060 6689 or visit www.orcasassociates.com

Thetford Marine recently announced the sale of its 100.000th Tecma macerator toilets to a European superyacht builder.

As the products can be configured in many ways, a Tecma toilet will always have the perfect fit. In this case it was a 24V Silence Plus.

Equipped with the innovative touch control panel and the luxury wooden polyester seat and cover. Not just a standard seat and cover, but equipped with our soft closing feature equipped with Sugatsune dumpers housed in stylish and robust Stainless Steel 316L hinges. “We prefer to choose for reliability. Therefore the choice was made for Tecma toilets, reliable in operation and good support by experienced people”, stated the project manager of this shipyard.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)76 5042200 or visit www.thetfordmarine.com

Seychelles Tourism Board

Eden Island Marina The Seychelles are an archipelago of 115 gems in the Indian Ocean, a collection of relatively well-kept secrets waiting to be explored. Located well outside the cyclone belt, offering year round sailing in comfortable conditions and breathtaking surroundings. When visiting this paradise your marina of choice should be Eden Island Marina. A dedicated superyacht facility developed in conjunction with the Eden Island Luxury

residential project. Located just off the east coast of the main island of Mahe, the island is home to a wide range of recreational facilities and shopping outlets. The marina offers facilities for superyachts of up to 115m and is situated in ideal sheltered conditions.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS

Station 53 Radio Zeeland DMP For several decades now Radio Zeeland DMP has been creating some of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Their unparalleled aesthetics have been recognized several times by the world’s most respected yards and industry professionals and being the first to ever make a true glass bridge. Originating more than 40 years ago as a manufacturer of commercial navigation products and being an Original Equipment Manufacturer they have gained a tremendous amount of experience when it comes to technical and electrical knowledge.

This benefits the client when he receives a smooth operating bridge system with seamless transfer of controls between the various control stations.

When an Alarm and Monitoring System is added the operator receives all the required information at the right time.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)115 645400 or visit www.radiozeeland.com

Begüm Yachting Begüm Yachting is the largest superyacht and charter agent in Turkey. With offices all along the coast they are available to assist 24/7 with all your yachting needs, from customs clearance and duty free fuel bunkering to berthing, provisioning services, plus technical support, VIP transportation services, hotel reservation and much more.

Begum Yachting are your go to contact in Turkey.

For more details Tel: +90 256 614 36 27 or visit www.begumyachting.com

Station 53 is widely recognized as a VSAT leader in the yachting industry and encompassing over 30 years experience in marine electronics and communications, offering Trans‐Atlantic and Trans‐Pacific global coverage connecting vessels around the world. Yachts rely on Station 53’s technology to provide and maintain their VSAT and VoIP communication connection while they travel around the globe. Station 53’s unparalleled client/technical support supersedes the standards in the VSAT industry. Yachts confidently depend on Station 53’s knowledge, expertise and reliability to deliver quality internet and VoIP communications. They also offer Inmarsat and Fleet Broadband Services.

For more details Tel: +39 (0)236 007 355 or visit www.station53.com

TLC

TLC (Refit & Repair) Ltd are well known for being leaders in safety and innovation as they secured the status of approved installers for the Harken EAS track system for working at heights compliant to EN795 class D2012 and also (MGN 422(M)) using their own in-house designed and pre-approved inserts on over 60 superyachts to date. The company is also well known for specialising in lifting gear, mechanical, hydraulic

and electrical systems along with general hydraulic projects. After proudly achieving ISO 9001 accreditation and being accepted as a member of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) the company is now pushing forward on improving excellence by becoming Lloyds Register approved service providers.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 1227 750068/69 or visit www.tlcrandr.com

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C U S TO M I NTERI ORS B E S P O KE FU R NI TU R E FOR I NTERI OR A N D E X TE R I O R S PACES TR A D I TI O NA L JOI NERY, C N C P R O C E S S I N G & CAD DES I G N

e m ail@goose inte riors.com +33 (0) 781 370 786 www.goose inte ri o rs . c o m

FM Yacht Crew Services

FM specialist Yacht Crew Services

International Banking

FM Yacht Crew Services is a specialist division of the FM Group, one of Europe’s leading independent financial advisory firms.

Savings and Investments

Our philosophy is to ensure the best outcome for our clients at all times.

To achieve this, we invest heavily in the appropriate regulatory and licensing requirements of each market we enter and we only recruit employees of the highest professional standing.

Private Medical Cover

Wherever your journey takes you, our services travel with you.

To find out more about how we have you covered, visit our website, scan our QR Code or email us at: enquiries@fmyachtcrewservices.com

Life Insurance Retirement & Pension Plans Foreign Currency Exchange Car Rental Excess Cover

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BODY The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep your body in shape this autumn

WHAT IS...

Swallow this Get to know your Camu Camu from your Kiwicha. Try out the latest superfoods Bone Broth Bone broth is full of amino acids and collagen, as well as minerals that nourish your cells and reduce inflammation. Sip this to heal your digestion and create youthful-looking skin.

Cacao Also called raw chocolate, this is the acceptable sweet fix that delivers on a spiritual level. A small dose of raw cacao in your smoothie produces a ‘smoother’ lift than coffee, and acts as a reminder to be more sensitive.

A lemon juice cleansing trifecta?

This is where you drink lemon juice with hot water all day long, rub a lemon wedge over discoloured skin to brighten the complexion, and squirt the juice on the ends of your hair for balayage au naturel. A warning though, if you have too much lemon juice (half a lemon each day is enough), your gums will burn and hate you for the next week.

BEAUTY MYTHS If you use wax to remove hair fewer hairs will grow back TRUE (kind of)

Wax rips the hair out at the follicles. Any repeated injury to the follicles over time, we’re talking 20 years, could damage follicles to the point that they don’t grow back. So employ waxing for its ability to keep your legs smoother for longer than shaving can, not for diminishing hair growth.

Camu Camu This tropical berry, which can be bought in powder form, is one of the most potent sources of vitamin C (ounce for ounce, about 50 times more than an orange), which not only supports the immune system, but also helps to ward off wrinkles by building up the collagen in your skin.

Hemp Seed Oil Hemp seed oil is one of the best sources of essential fatty acids if you are vegan or vegetarian and can’t have fish oil. Just two tablespoons of hemp ‘hearts’ also provides 10g of protein, almost as much as an egg.

Kiwicha Also known as amaranth, this protein packed, gluten-free seed in the new quinoa. Studies have shown that kiwicha lowers ‘bad cholesterol’, protecting your cardiovascular system and helping you manage your blood pressure.

Purple Potatoes Slowly making their way into mainstream supermarkets, purple potatoes were reportedly once the reserve of royalty in Peru. Now available to everyone, they contain high levels of antioxidants, which can help lower blood pressure and slow signs of ageing.

Raw Honey One of the few sweeteners allowed in Gwyneth Paltrow’s everything-free cookbook, It’s All Good, raw honey is said to promote digestive health, act as a powerful antioxidant, strengthen the immune system and eliminate allergies.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Helidecks

Helidecks are a specialist aviation company with vast experience in the luxury yacht market, experienced in dealing with Ultra-high net worth clients. Whether you are looking to partner a helicopter to superyacht for the first time, or looking for continued support to an established operation Helidecks have the expertise to offer the complete service to your

Peters & May

Peters & May annually ships over 4,000 yachts and motorboats worldwide, supported by its numerous complementary divisions which are all designed to provide a complete and exemplary service to the marine industry. We understand the importance of having specially trained staff to oversee every part of the shipping process, in particular the unloading and loading process. Peters & May is the first choice for many of the world’s premier race teams, superyachts and manufacturers, in addition to individual boat owners. Providing solutions that can be tailored to any logistical challenge, the company is able to cater for any yacht or motorboat, large or small. Being independent of any carrier association, they are best placed to provide clients with shipping opportunities that meet both budgetary requirements and date expectations. They are able to offer their clients both heavy lift and semi submersible options.

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organisation. Helideck Team Training includes MCA (UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency) accredited HLO and HDA helideck team training conducted on-site aboard the owners yacht, resulting in industry leading, cost effective bespoke training.

For more details Tel: +44(0) 1872 262 819 or visit www.helidecks.co.uk

S & D Yachts Founded in 1976, by the late Roland Darmanin Kissaun, S&D Yachts Limited is a family business managed by Peter Fiorini Lowell and Mark Darmanin Kissaun.

Over the 38 years that it has been in the Yachting Business, it has gained an international reputation and presently has 6 dedicated teams, namely: Agency, Corporate Services, Yacht Repair Services, Chandlery and Brokerage and Charter, Product Distribution and Tunisia Yacht Services, which offer a myriad of services. The Agency Team offers specialised services which include but are not limited to, berthing arrangements, customs clearance, crew visa arrangements, concierge services, duty free fuel supply, provisioning and chandlery, mechanical engineering services, etc.

S&D Yachts have also been offering the services of registering yachts under the Maltese Flag and have been instrumental in developing the large Yacht Code for Commercial yachts in Malta.

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Indonesia’s unique and remote cruising grounds are rapidly establishing themselves as a highlight of Asian cruising. A professional guide can be the difference between a wonderful cruise and a breathtaking experience of a lifetime. The Lighthouse Consultancy has full time international and Indonesian cruising guides with decades of experience leading vessels throughout Indonesia. The guides join the vessel to support Captains with itinerary planning and implementation, and also offer activities such as diving and photography as added benefits. Make the most of a trip through Indonesia by bringing a Lighthouse cruising guide aboard.

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Global Yacht Fuel Global Yacht Fuel has been arranging fuel supplies exclusively for yachts since 1990 and is 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 Global has established a very large network of suppliers around the world, in both popular ports and remote ones. Because of this experience they are able to give advice on which ports to avoid, and which ports are more yachtfriendly, based on both their own dealings with the local suppliers as well as feedback from captains and engineers.

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FM Yacht Crew Services provides bespoke financial advice to those within the yachting industry. But it is the quality and the authority behind that advice that sets them apart. The company understands the unique demands placed upon yacht crew and has developed a number of exclusive financial solutions to meet their needs. Clients also gain access to FM Group’s renowned Privilege suite of services. These preferential arrangements include brokerage free foreign currency purchase, international banking and mortgages. These services are often provided on enhanced terms through the group’s extensive network of professional partners.

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Servaux Servaux offers a wide range of products and services for yachts in life saving appliances including fire fighting, fire & gas detection, hydraulic testing, Novec, respiratory protection. Drew Marine Chemicals and chanldery available 24/7. Founded in 1912 in Marseille, and approved by ABS, BV, DNV GL, Lloyd’s register, Rina, Russian Register, Servaux Safety Ship Service S4 is the best yacht’s safety partner on the French Riviera. For 40 years, Servaux is really proud to be the French distributor of Pains Wessex Pyrotechnics and has a permanent stock of products available.

For more details Tel: +33(0)4 91 46 60 80 or visit www.servaux.com

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BODY Day Ultimate Bodyweight Fitness Challenge After a long summer, it’s time to get that body of yours back into peak physical condition.

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Upper Strength & Aerobic

100 Push-ups and 1 km Run

DAY 2 Balance Two Way Warrior Balance As many unbroken warriors as possible on each leg

DAY 3 Flexibility & Anaerobic Three Way Stretch Test Stretch 1: Forward bend Stretch 2: Rear shoulder bend Stretch 3: Forward hip flexor lunge

4 x 400m Row (or Run) with 90 sec rest between repetitions

DAY 4 Strength Endurance

The Five by Five 5 excercises: Squats, Push-ups, Mountain Climbers, Alternating forward lunges, Burpees 5 rounds, interval format 40 sec on, 20 sec off, non-stop for 25 mins

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Lucky Sevens Step 1: Walk hands down Step 2: Bring knee round elbow Step 3: Push-up Step 4: Step 2 on other side Step 5: Lift Heel up Step 6: Step 5 on other side Step 7: Walk back up to stand 7 mins to do as many as possible

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BODY ONBOARD’S definitive guide to shaving and facial hair

DRY v WET SHAVE Nothing starts the day quite like a close shave and that fresh faced feeling, but there’s still some debate as to the best way to achieve the perfect finish. Some prefer a manual approach with warm water, a razor and a shaving product, others choose to let an electric razor go to work on that pesky stubble. But which is the best?

THE PROS

THE CONS

A ‘closer’ shave

Replacement blade expense

The main argument you will hear in favour of the more traditional wet shave method is that it gives a closer shave. While electric technology has drastically improved over the last few years, We’d say that wet shaving still offers a smoother post shave feel. The reason? With many brands now adopting five individual blades on their razors, you have the ability to shave closer than ever.

While a 10 razor and four blades may seem a better deal than a €200 electric shaver, the long term costs can begin to mount up. Razor manufacturers get you hooked in with a promo pack, but then it can cost upwards of €15 for 8 replacement blades.

Barber shop luxury Filling your sink with piping hot water, lathering shave cream over your face and going to work with your specially crafted razor, there can be a real luxury feel associated with a wet shave. For less than €20 you can get the tools you need to achieve the perfect wet shave from the comfort of your own bathroom.

Exfoliation a woman can only dream of The fresh-faced feeling you get after shaving isn’t simply your imagination. When you shave the razor doesn’t just remove the stubble from your cheeks, it also removes the top layer of skin to provide exfoliation that’s just as effective as many scrubs on the market.

Nicks & Cuts Taking 5 razor sharp blades to your skin before you’ve woken up properly is risky business. An unfortunate downside to wet shaving, even if you take the utmost care, is that you’ll more than likely take a nice chunk out of your face once in a while.

Razor Burn & Irritation Shaving in any format can cause skin irritation, and it tends to be wet shaving that gives guys the most grief.

Whether it’s shaving cream ingredients, poor technique, a blunt razor or a combination of the above, you have to be wary if you have sensitive skin. There are definitely ways you can avoid dreaded razor burn, like sensitive skin products and routine changes, but approach with caution if you have had previous irritation.

CUT THROAT While we’re more than happy to be shaved by a skilled barber, we readily admit we are a little intimidated by the idea of using a cut-throat ourselves. This seven step guide will keep your face baby smooth and help prevent a trip to A & E

Prep Shower first and allow the steam to soften the hair, then cleanse and/or exfoliate.

Apply shave oil to create a layer of lubrication. Don’t wash it off.

Master your angles Keeping the blade at a 30 to 35 degree angle to the skin is essential: any more and you risk cutting yourself, any less and you tug the hairs out at the root causing irritation.

Tighten up

Fewer strokes make for a closer shave

One of the main reasons for nicks is catching the skin. To avoid this, pull your skin as flat and taut as you can with your free hand in the opposite direction to the razor.

Re-shaving an area is the number one way you’ll get razor burn from a cut throat. Make sure you take small strokes, 1cm per stroke and don’t go back.

First stroke Make the first entry at the base of the sideburn and work down the cheek.

Repeat on the other side until you are left with a strip from your top lip to your Adam’s apple. Shave perpendicular to the direction of hair growth, working from one side to the other. For the top lip, stroke down either side.

Use a brush Re-applying the foam has a double action: by keeping the beard moist it helps the razor blade to glide and not graze the skin.

Wash, inspect and re-shave Finally, lock in the moisture with a balm or moisturiser to protect the skin.

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SUITS YOU SIR

Your essential guide to facial grooming

CLEAN •

The secret lies in the preparation, the technique and the aftercare.

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First, soften your skin by showering before you shave or using a pre-shave oil.

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Lather your face and begin shaving in short strokes, moving in the same direction that your hair grows

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To finish, splash your face with icy cold water. This tightens your skin back up and closes the pores.

STUBBLE •

To achieve the perfect five o’clock shadow, use an adjustable beard trimmer with the built-in guard all the way back.

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Trim your hair, making multiple passes for consistency

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Shave or trim any hair that grows below the top of your Adam’s apple.

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If your stubble grows high up on your cheeks, shave or trim just below the cheekbone parallel to your jawline.

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It’s good to get a square shape for most guys

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It’s an inherently masculine shape that gives guys an edge.

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Using a trimmer with a No.1 guard, taper the hair on your neck starting just above your Adam’s apple.

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Trim near the top of your cheeks.

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Lastly, comb down your moustache and trim hairs that fall below your lip line.

MOUSTACHE

SHAVING Q & A Is one blade better than five?

Shaving is a game of reduction. On the first pass we shave with the grain, then across, and if needed against to provide the closest possible shave versus the least amount of irritation. 5 blades are the equivalent of 5 passes all at once which can result in razor burn (when too close of a shave is acquired). Marketing has us believe that sticking on an extra two blades for ‘more efficient shaving’.

Is a Disposable Blade Straight Razor a good alternative to a traditional Cut Throat Razor?

Disposable blade straight razors are ideal for people who travel a lot and are new to straight razors but not sure if they feel comfortable investing in a full set up.

How do you get a good lather with a shaving cream?

Use a small amount of soap in a bowl, about a fingertip amount. Soak the badger brush for a few minutes in warm water. Lift the brush out of the water and allow most of the excess to trickle out. Mix initially in a bowl to create the beginning of the lather and then apply most of the lather on the face as this action helps to lift the beard whiskers and exfoliate the skin.

How do you use pre-shave oil?

Apply a few drops to your already cleansed beard area and massage in. Steam whenever possible.

Do this at the start of a shower.

Can I use regular soap as a shaving soap?

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As a rule, don’t give yourself a moustache that’s wider than the corners of your mouth.

Only in an emergency as it will leave skin feeling a bit dry and unprotected as it isn’t as moistening and viscous as shaving soap.

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For a thin upper lip, a large moustache gives the illusion of fuller, more balanced lips.

Why should I use a shaving brush?

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If you have fuller lips, a medium, divided moustache works best.

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The thinner the moustache, the more often you’ll want to maintain it.

BALD •

First, use clippers with no guard on the shortest possible setting to remove as much hair as possible.

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Shower first or start with a pre-shave oil to open your pores and soften your follicles.

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Use a blade with a pivoting head. It’s more comfortable and easier to avoid nicks.

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Start near the front moving back, making sure to shave with the grain or across it, not against.

Exfoliation around follicles on a daily basis keeps them really healthy , getting rid of any scar tissues built up from shaving. The brush lifts your beard hair away from the skin. The brush also builds your amazing lather from water and just a little soap!

What size shaving brush should I buy?

The bigger, the more luxurious if you are properly shaving. Smaller sizes are available if you are travelling a lot.

Will shaving oil ruin a badger brush?

Not if it is residual oil from your face. It will help condition the brush, keeping it soft and pliable.

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Wild frontiers Fancy a break from the norm? Secret Compass run pioneering and purposeful expeditions to the most remote and inaccessible places on earth, taking adventure to the next level

LAND OF FIRE KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA

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he primary aim is to climb Klyuchevskaya Sopka (4,750m) which last erupted in September 2013 and remains the highest active volcano in Eurasia, and to trek across the Klyuchevskaya Massif from the volcanoes of Klyuchevskaya to Tolbachik. Secondary aims are to climb other neighbouring volcanoes including Ushkovsky (3,943m), Bezymyanny (2,882m) and Plosky Tolbachik (3,085m). The Kamchatka peninsula has been described as a natural volcanology museum because among its 300 volcanoes, 30 of which are active, they vary in every stage of life between active to extinct and have all the different attendant formations: geysers, fumaroles, thermal springs, mud pots, etc. Many of the volcanoes are considered extremely active and erupt regularly; among them are Shiveluch, Karymsky, Kizimen, Bezymianny and Klyuchevskaya Sopka. During July 2014, fumerolic activity was observed at Bezymianny. © Secret Compass/ Tom Kontson

PACKRAFT DESCENT MOA RIVER, SIERRA LEONE

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journey of discovery through one of Africa’s most beautiful and misunderstood countries. You will descend the virtually unexplored Moa River entirely in packrafts and on foot, from the border with Guinea to Sulima and the Tribe wanted eco-community on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This expedition will run in May 2015 to coincide with the Sierra Leone Marathon organised by the charity Streetchild.

The Moa River is one of the major rivers in Sierra Leone. The area through which the Moa River flows includes the Gola Rainforest, the largest remnant of the Upper Guinea Rainforest, with its abundant wildlife and fascinating local culture. Towards the Atlantic Ocean you will start to pass through mangrove vegetation with extensive mudflats. The 2015 expedition will return and complete a full descent of the legendary Moa River, navigating from the Guinean border to the sea on foot and in packrafts.

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MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS MADAGASCAR

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his multi-terrain expedition is set to achieve ambitious and adventurous goals, by crossing the central massif of the island of Madagascar on foot and in rafts. The challenge is to travel eastwards, starting near the Mozambique Channel in the North, climbing the island’s highest peak and navigating the Bemarivo rapids to end up in the Indian Ocean. The 2015 team aims to have an incredible adventure, crossing northern Madagascar coast to coast on foot and using rafts for the expeditionary white-water section. On the way they aim to summit Mount Maromokotro, Madagascar’s highest peak.

The team will also forge a path through the wildest and most pristine rainforest on the island during the four-day jungle section, taking in some of the world’s most unusual wildlife and spectacular scenery en route. The expedition concludes with a challenging and expeditionary white-water descent of the uncharted Bemarivo River, ending up on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

CONNECTING THE PAMIRS WAKHAN CORRIDOR, AFGHANISTAN

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fghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor is a fascinating region that blends its ancient history with diverse nomadic cultures and rugged skylines. It is a place that has hardly changed since Alexander the Great’s army came close to the region in 326 BC. Following the success of the 2011 expedition to Lake Zorkul, the 2012 expedition to the Little Pamir and the 2013 expedition pioneering this route through the Little and Big Pamirs, the next expedition is highly anticipated. The aim of this expedition is to travel from the Little Pamir to the Big Pamir in the Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan, via the Showr Pass. © Secret Compass/ Levison Wood

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SECRET PEAKS OF IRAQ KURDISTAN

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he Zagros Mountains rise to over 3,000m, guarding the high passes into Persia.They are sacred to the Kurdish people who offer their warm, traditional welcome and hospitality to any visitor to this remote region. After a successful expedition to recce the Zagros Mountains in March 2012, the team decided to return to Iraqi Kurdistan to make another winter attempt of Iraq’s second highest mountain, Mt Halgurd. At 3,607 metres it is an excellent challenge in one of the most beautiful mountain regions they have visited anywhere in the world. On top of this, the hospitality of the Kurdish people was an experience in itself worth returning for. The 2014 trip was a resounding success, with the summit of Mount Halgurd reached and other additional high altitude route recces carried out for 2015. In April 2015, the expedition team will climb Mount Halgurd (3,607m) in the Zagros Mountains. This is the highest climbable mountain that lies wholly within Iraq.

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MYSTERIES OF THE DARIEN PANAMA

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pioneering jungle expedition deep into the once thought of as impenetrable Darien Gap in search of lost civilisations, 5,000 year old petroglyphs and the last of the Embera Indians. The expedition aims to cross the Darien gap from Puerto Quimba to Playa Muerto in order to locate lost Petroglyphs and chart a previously unexplored area of rainforest, accompanied by indigenous Embera tribes. This will be the ultimate in modern exploration and adventure. The Darien Gap refers to the only break in the 30,000 mile Pan-American highway. It is a 50-mile wide stretch of jungle and swampland that separates North and

South America. It has long evoked a sense of adventure and has become a dream of many intrepid adventurers to ‘cross the gap’ on foot. It was once described by adventure author Hilary Bradt, as a ‘swampy wasteland crawling with venomous creatures ready at a moment’s notice to suck unsuspecting explorers into its oozing depths. The security situation has settled down in the majority of the Darien, with some exceptions in parts of the Gap that will not be visited. It has only ever successfully been crossed on nine occasions, most famously by British explorer Col. John Blashford-Snell, in 1975.

For more details on these expeditions Tel: +44 (0)20 3239 8038 or visit www.secretcompass.com

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Building bridges Over the years little attention has been paid to the captain’s domain, however, Robert Meulenberg of Radio Zeeland DMP suggests that times are changing

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heelhouses are as old as the ship itself. Since the construction of the first vessel there has always been a central location in a ship where the command and control was given. Since the introduction of electronics into the marine business no company has truly been focusing on design. As only functionality was key. At the time this was not a big issue whereas commercial ships did not bother for aesthetics and the first generation of yacht owners did not pay much attention to the captain’s domain. That world has changed, dramatically.

Cutting edge Nowadays the wheelhouse of a yacht has become a part of the total interior, where interior designers want to have a free hand in material and design choice. This is to blend the wheelhouse into the overall design of the yacht and let the owner walk freely to the yacht’s command centre without being confronted with bulky and blunt equipment. It is here where Radio Zeeland DMP has made the difference. This company from Terneuzen, The Netherlands, found its roots almost 50 years ago as a producer of commercial navigation equipment. And has grown into a manufacturer of cutting edge technology in marine electronics.

Almost two decades ago they introduced control panels into the yachting market of the USA. These panels where created out of aluminium and a polyester film and were styled to blend in with the interior. Where the main focus was to create a control panel that is extremely easy and intuitive to control together with a high level of aesthetics, including matching joysticks and switches throughout all the control panels.

Less than a decade ago these kind of control panels were introduced to the European market and it was here where technology took a leap caused by customers’ high demands. It was here where the first ever glass panel was introduced to a

yacht. A true full glass bridge, all switches were made with capacitive technology. Specifically designed by their in-house R&D department for this application. Besides a control panel the first glass display panel was introduced here as well. All monitors were placed behind a glass sheet, so that when the displays are switched off a single black surface is shown.

The next generation “It is not all about aesthetics,” says Robert Meulenberg, Sales Manager of Radio Zeeland DMP, “Our high level of integration, or better said interfacing enables us to go that extra mile.

When you want to replace the man machine interface of any given kind of equipment you would need to make sure you can speak the same language as the original device. Our R&D department is focused on retrieving all the correct communication protocols to create a perfect match with the original equipment.”

This unique capability creates wheelhouses of the next level, however not all equipment can be replicated due to class restrictions. For this they have recently developed a special hatch system. When closed it blends in perfectly into the control panels. In order to open it you can choose either to press the lid or by pressing an electrical release button. The lid then rises to the 90 degree position and slides into the console all by itself. “Your view to the displays will never be obstructed by the lid,” says Robert Meulenberg.

As a true pioneer Radio Zeeland DMP was the first to address the looks of the wheelhouse and its industrial looking equipment to create a bridge that is truly worth being placed on a yacht. No owner or captain should ever need to settle for less any longer.

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MYBA UPDATE Happy Birthday MYBA 30 years young!

Celebrating three decades of determination and improvement

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n the 20th September, MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association members along with their partners and MYBA administration staff will celebrate 30 years since the association was formed. With 109 corporate and 165 individual members and a fully staffed office in Nice, today’s MYBA is an active and dynamic association run by a volunteer board of 9 elected members, plus a Treasurer, the All Yachting SAS Chairman and an AYSAS Director - the other AYSAS Directors are MYBA Board Members heading up the economic tools.

Since becoming established in 1984, MYBA’s remit and core functions have grown immeasurably. The motivation behind the formation of MYBA followed the need for a more standardised Sale and Purchase agreement, which yacht brokers could use amongst themselves more commonly, more efficiently, and more openly by also involving the client further in the process.

Prior to the adoption of the new MYBA Sale and Purchase Agreement, the market relied upon a combination of modified merchant shipping contracts and other forms of sale & purchase agreements. These lacked consistency and were deemed not good enough. It was clear that the professionalism and business aspects of the industry needed to be seen in a far better light.

Likewise within luxury charter, those instances when the organisation of a charter on a ‘special’ yacht were often the preserve of the hotel concierge, or a face in the port who just happened to have a friend or a relation who was a captain, or who knew a willing owner happy to take passengers on yacht excursions for reward, were rapidly decreasing.

Improving standards Using MYBA as the conduit, a new breed of professional charter broker was calling out for universally recognised documentation that would set out the terms and special conditions appertaining to a bespoke charter clearly and would reduce the potential for disagreement before, during and after the charter. Therefore, with the common desire to improve standards by firstly getting the paperwork and contractual side of the business in order, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association was formed.

So when the first versions of the MYBA Sales and Purchase Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and the Western Med Terms for Charter were distributed in 1986, the fledgling association was already starting to make a significant impact within the industry. Adopted at first with some initial reticence by the industry, the MYBA agreements have nonetheless come a long

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way since and following continual revision and re-verification by members of the industry, they still remain the established industry standard documents used widely throughout. With contracts now greatly improved, MYBA management could turn its attention towards the organisation of more frequent yacht meetings where owners, brokers, agents and clients could share the cost of marketing, while attracting greater interest from prospective customers and the media at the same time.

The International Yacht Charter Meetings (IYCM), held initially in San Remo, Italy, came about in 1988 and were immediately supported by MYBA in close collaboration with the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA).

Having relocated to Genoa in 2001 and later changed the name to the MYBA Charter Show, then as now, the Show is a fantastic marketing opportunity for quality yachts of minimum 20m length and provides pre-registered charter brokers and yachting professionals an ideal week-long opportunity to evaluate the fleet, network with their peers and attend industry related seminars in a businesslike environment. For sales brokerage MYBA Open House Days were organised.

As a further aid to the brokers, the MYBAnet charter yacht database and booking tool launched during 1998 and was rolled out to members and qualifying subscribers thereafter. Having been used widely by charter brokers for fourteen plus years, MYBAnet was subsequently replaced in November last year with YACHTFOLIO, a more sophisticated, ‘future-proof’ business-tobusiness platform listing 1400+ fully crewed charter yachts of minimum length 20m. With live testing and launch expected at the end of this year, YACHTFOLIO Sales will provide a similar tool for sales brokers.

A seat at the table Besides the various training courses and opportunities for ‘continuing professional development’ that MYBA is known for, it is also a member of ICOMIA and represents the industry by lobbying on its behalf at the highest level meetings, including Brussels. MYBA is an advocate and provider of funds to create special reports and studies that highlight, for example, the huge fiscal benefit the Superyacht industry brings to local and national economies.

So whether you have participated at a MYBA event, or benefitted from its positive negotiations with groups and organisations globally, MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association will continue to work tirelessly on your behalf for the next 30 years!

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A Day

in the life of a...

Fender Dude 25 years in financial services is enough to cause a mid-life crisis in anyone. Needing a new challenge, Dudley Pattison resigned, sold his share of the partnership and searched for pastures new. He knew nothing about boats, had no contacts in the industry, but a chance meeting with a friend set him on the course of branded and personalised fenders. He ran out of money after two years and drove a transit van for a courier company to put dinner on the table and ran M2M part time.

Crunch time was Christmas 2010. Get a job or commit to M2M full time. His bank, bless their little cotton socks helped and the rest as they say is history.

Dudley

The day begins I might not live in an exotic part of the world like the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, but I do have the privilege of living and working on the beautiful Isle of Wight. I wake to a wonderful view across the Solent to the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, or the North Island as we call it, assuming of course that it’s not foggy or hosing it down. I also awake thankful that I’m not part of the rat race and not heading out for an hour or two commute with the masses.

Starting work

Spinnaker Tower

After my torturous 10 minute commute, I arrive at the office. M2M headquarters is situated in a working boatyard on the River Medina, dividing East Cowes and West Cowes, the centre of world yachting! When not flat out chasing my tail with work, I can chill and watch the boats pottering up and down the river. Occasionally we are entertained by the odd salty sea dog running aground on a low tide. Can be hours of entertainment.

So, a day in the life of a fender dude. Processing orders, chasing suppliers, liaising with the factories, logistics and dealing with customer enquiries are all part of the average day. Oh and let’s not forget the endless rope splicing, hours of fun to be had by all the family.

Lunch

Midday at The Medina

Lunch and a favourite spot just doesn’t happen. We’re talking sandwiches and a coffee at my desk, tuning in for another episode of watching boats go up and down the river wishing I was on them – hey ho. I set up Made 2 Measure Fenders in 2006 and have worked hard to establish M2M in the superyacht market.

Wherever possible, we do our best to supply quality UK manufactured products.

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Afternoon Ongoing marketing, visiting trade customers and boat shows are all part of the continued development and growth of M2M fenders. Our client base is a good mixture of individual boat owners, yards and manufacturers. Some of the bespoke work we get involved in can be challenging as well as rewarding. I am particularly proud of a joint project with an Italian company for bespoke Tender Fenders. Italian flair and design combined with our Hypalon expertise.

The finished products for a 75m yacht looked fantastic and they worked, which is always a bit of a bonus. Fenders and boats, boats and fenders. They kind of go hand in hand or fender in sock, but for some strange reason, they are always forgotten about or left to the last minute. OK, so fender dude is on a bit of a mission here. Our record, is 12, 150cm x 60cm, 4, 200cm x 60cm and 1, 200cm x 100cm Hypalon fenders complete with covers made to order and shipped to the UAE in five working days. Which call me picky, but I think that is something to be very proud of.

Channel link

Above and beyond the call of duty We got a call one Monday to make 10, 150cm x 60cm Hypalon fenders for a 40m motor yacht leaving Plymouth on the Friday. We tried our best but failed. The yacht left on the Friday morning tide for the Channel Islands for registration and then onwards to Finland. Not to be defeated, we arranged for the yacht to call in to Dover on the Saturday and agreed to meet the yacht Saturday evening.

We caught the 06.00 ferry to Portsmouth on the Saturday, drove to the factory in Preston Lancashire, picked up the fenders and drove to Dover. Met the yacht, delivered the fenders and caught the 20.00 ferry from Portsmouth home.

A round trip of 720 miles and 14 hours on the road. The things we do for a happy customer.

Fender Familyfriends time

Day’s End I am working hard to get further up the fender food chain, as it were. The aim is to be given the responsibility for the mooring pack a little bit earlier in a refit or new build project. We are getting there slowly but surely. It is a bit like pulling teeth, but we’ll make it, with your help.

The day can typically end with a management meeting while strolling on the beach and paddling in the sea from Ryde to Seaview with a stop for refreshments at our favourite hostelry, The Boathouse, Seaview, on the beautiful Isle of Wight.

Well that’s me. The sun’s a shining. The tides arising. I’m going home. Don’t ask me what I’m having for dinner, I have absolutely no idea.

Sundowners

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ASK THE EXPERTS CHRIS FEIBUSCH

SUSANNE MENSINK

DENIS PELLEGRINO

ALISTAIR CLAYTON

Head of Global Marketing Drew Marine

Commercial Director Van Berge Henegouwen

Chief Executive Officer IMS Shipyard

Managing Director Seaglaze

HOW IS THE MARINE SAFET Y SECTOR DEVELOPING PYROTECHNICS?

DO YOU THINK ALL STEWARD CALL SYSTEMS ARE THE SAME?

HOW DO YOU SEE THE REFIT MARKET EVOLVING OVER THE COMING YEAR?

CAN THE SUPERYACHT SECTOR LEARN FROM COMMERCIAL MARINE GLAZING?

The technology used in pyrotechnic flares has developed considerably since they were first used on superyachts. Today, there is an extensive range of pyrotechnic flares available, each with a specific function. The parachute red rocket, for example, is a long range distress alerting signal, which deploys a flare suspended on a parachute at an altitude of 300 metres that burns for 40 seconds and can be seen for up to 30 miles. Nowadays, there is greater emphasis on crew training to ensure that a superyacht’s crew is able to operate the latest safety equipment correctly and safely in an emergency situation at sea.

In fact they vary widely.

At the premium end, companies like VBH build customised, tablet-based systems that offer a wide range of options with the ability to programme individual buttons to request specific items, services and responses.

These allow for a highly targeted, less intrusive standard of service.

For those looking for something more simple, new entrant Ming has just introduced a system that is exceptionally simple to operate plus, the portable call buttons can be handmade in any material to match any interior design scheme.

These are exquisite, ultra high-end articles, but relatively unsophisticated.

The choice for the captain or project manager therefore comes down to the requirements and personality of the owner. If necessary, both systems can operate side by side.

Yacht numbers are following an upward trend and so are most yards in terms of yacht size and yard size.

The maintenance and refit market will still grow as the average age of yachts on the market is increasing. IMS is expected to double its number of customers over the next 3 years.

Over the past 25 years customer satisfaction has been a priority. Repeat business of 80% has been achieved by exceeding client expectations, business transparency together with superb client relations.

Success relies on the key role played by the project manager, the balance between inhouse and external resources together with a clear reporting system. Being able to expand and adapt to this increased demand is key.

Over the last few years the popular choice for glazing has been direct bond glass with a printed border.Whilst aesthetically pleasing it is time consuming to fit and extremely difficult to remove if damaged.

Working within the commercial marine sector we have developed a Hidden Frame system that allows the seamless look of direct bond glass coupled with the use of an internal frame that dramatically reduces fitting time, gives a cleaner internal finish and leaves the window secure but easily removable if required. From the outside, there is no visible frame at all.

By bringing the glass toughening process inhouse with advanced digital printing machines we can combine cutting edge framing techniques with the highest quality printed glass meeting ISO 614 standard.

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Freedom and choice Rob Kay discusses UK Pensions and how the recent changes can affect you

T

he biggest changes to UK pensions in almost a century are underway. This immediately affects anyone who is age 55 or over, and will affect other readers in the future as they approach and start their retirement. As more options become available, you need to understand how they affect you and consider what would work best for you in the short and long term.

The pension reform was first announced in March. Some initial changes came into effect immediately, but the main reform will start next April. Following a consultation, the government published its response “Freedom and Choice in Pensions”.

Pension freedom The Government believes that individuals should be trusted to make their own decisions with their pension savings. From April 2015 individuals aged over 55 with defined contribution schemes will be able to access them as they wish. There will be no restrictions on how much you can withdraw, you can even take the whole amount.

For UK taxpayers, the first 25% will be tax free and the remainder at the individual’s marginal UK tax rate. Expatriates need to consider the tax implications in their country of residence, which will vary according to the local tax rules. In some countries, the new pension options can be quite attractive. In France, for example, lump sums from UK pension funds are taxed at 7.5%, and if you take your entire pension as a lump sum, the tax treatment is likely to be the same.

This compares very well to the French top income tax rate of 45%. The combined French tax and social charges will be less than one third of what you would pay in the UK, and if you have Form S1 you escape the social charges. It will be a statutory requirement for such transfers to have been advised by a professional financial adviser who is independent of the scheme and authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Currently, a 55% death benefit tax charge is levied on pensions that remain invested when the holder dies. The government has now announced it will cut this charge, with a new rate to be announced later. Legislation will be introduced to enable product providers to introduce more flexible annuities.

Other changes The minimum pension age will increase from 55 to 57 in 2018 and thereafter to 10 years below the state pension age. This will not apply to certain public sector schemes such as the armed forces, police and firefighters. For those aged over 55 after April 2015 and still in employment, annual pension tax relief will be limited to £10,000 for further contributions where benefits in a defined contribution scheme have been drawn.

The government will consider the implications of the new pension tax rules for Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS), to ensure that the rules relating to QROPS are appropriate when the new system comes into force. These pension reforms are welcome, but it is essential to understand all the options and weigh up what would be most beneficial for your circumstances and aims.

The tax element, both in the UK and your country of residence during retirement, plays an important part. Specialist advice is important to make sure you get it right.

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

For advice on your situation, contact Rob Kay, Senior Partner at the Blevins Franks Var & Côte d’Azur office TEL +33 (0)4 93 00 17 80 or visit www.blevinsfranks.com ONBOARD | AUTUMN 2014 | 133

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Yachting

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SEPTEMBER

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Monaco Yacht Show

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix

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Auckland International

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Ryder Cup, Gleneagles

Boat Show

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MotoGP, Brazil

27

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OCTOBER 01

Genoa International Boat Show

05

02

Extreme Sailing Series - Act 7, Nice, France

Rugby League, Super

12

F1, Russian Grand Prix

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Horse Racing, Champions

Athens International Boat Show

08

Day, Ascot 31

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Fort Lauderdale Int Boat Show

02

F1 US Grand Prix

04

Melbourne Cup

09

F1 Brazilian Grand Prix

ARC Caribbean 1500

10

ATP World Tennis Finals, London

18

METS, Amsterdam

29

RORC Transatlantic Race

15

26

England v South Africa

15

Scotland v New Zealand BT Murrayfield Stadium

15

Gigs

Wales v Fiji Millennium Stadium

France v Australia Stade de France

15

Ireland v Georgia Aviva Stadium

DECEMBER

18

Scotland v Argentina BT Murrayfield Stadium Twickenham

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

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Ireland v South Africa Aviva Stadium

15

Punta Rocas, Peru

02

05

France v Fiji Stade Velodrome

Breeders’ Cup, Santa Anita

ISA World Surfing Games,

Wales v Australia Millennium Stadium

League Final

Volvo Ocean Race Rolex Middle Sea Race, Malta

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11

Challenge, Namibia

18 24

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe,

England v New Zealand Twickenham

F1 Japanese Grand Prix Longchamp

Luderitz Windsurfing Speed

15

United States v New Zealand Soldier Field, Chicago

05

11

01

Les Voiles de St Tropez

OCTOBER

06

Barbarians v Australia Twickenham

The Annual Antigua Charter

OCTOBER

Yacht Show

04

Pharrell Williams, Madrid

Salon Nautique, Paris

06

Rolling Stones, Berlin

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous,

09

Lady Gaga, Berlin

Phuket, Thailand

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Buena Vista Social Club,

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16

John Legend, London

20

Elvis Costello, Paris

22

London Grammar, Paris

27

Kylie Minogue, Berlin

22 22

Lilly Allen, Paris UB40, Amsterdam

11

Lilly Allen, Copenhagen

14

Ed Sheeran, Berlin

19

Elton John, Paris

26

The Specials, Amsterdam

France v Argentina Stade de France

22

Ireland v Australia Aviva Stadium

22

10

Wales v New Zealand Millennium Stadium

NOVEMBER 05

Scotland v Tonga TBC

Amsterdam

Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

England v Samoa Twickenham

Italy v South Africa Stade Euganeo

29

England v Australia Twickenham

29

Wales v South Africa Millennium Stadium

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Elton John, Milan

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Status Quo, Amsterdam

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