ONBOARD Magazine winter 2018

WINTER 18

The Perfect Paint Job Learning Curve The Divine Delevingne Cut to the Chase

The Caribbean is open! See you in Grenada!

Join us in the unspoilt paradise of Grenada & The Grenadines.

Owned and managed by Camper & Nicholson’s Marinas, Port Louis Marina is the full-service marina destination to visit this season in the southern Caribbean for secure yacht and superyacht berthing.

Call: +1 473 435 7432, or email: reservations@cnportlouismarina.com www.cnmarinas.com/plm

Rates effective from 1st December 2017 LOA in Feet

Daily $/ Ft/Day

Weekly $/ Ft/Day

Monthly $/ Ft/Day

up to 32

$0.87

$0.78

$0.74

up to 40

$1.12

$1.01

$0.95

up to 50

$1.22

$1.10

$1.04

up to 60

$1.33

$1.20

$1.13

up to 65

$1.48

$1.33

$1.26

up to 75

$1.53

$1.38

$1.30

up to 80

$1.68

$1.51

$1.43

up to 100

$1.73

$1.56

$1.47

For longer stays and vessels above 100ft, please contact a member of the marina team

All rates are quoted in US Dollars and berthing fees are payable on arrival. The rates are based on a vessel staying and paying for the berth for a consecutive number of days as indicated. Catamarans charged at 1.5* the advertised rates. A deposit of 10% of the value of the booking (Min US$100) is required to secure a berth. Deposits are refundable up to 30 days prior to the booked arrival date.

CONTENTS

FEATURES 18

THE DIVINE DELEVINGNE ONBOARD Magazine talks exclusively to Cara Delevingne

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WORTH YOUR SALT Is the grass really greener on the other side? A look at salaries

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NO MEANS NO Is the yachting industry immune from sexual harassment and abuse?

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LEARNING CURVE The growing demand for well trained crew is being met by training schools and academies

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CUT TO THE CHASE A look at our favourite chase boats

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QUEEN OF THE WAVES Justine Dupont is making waves in the world of female surfing

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CARIBBEAN TREASURES Our favourite full service marinas in the glorious Caribbean

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STAY CONNECTED What are the latest innovations in the VSAT market?

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REFIT READY The finest yards in the world to deliver your next refit project

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108 GRAND RAID Welcome to the world of The Grand Raid des Pyrenees Hiver 112 SUITS YOU New technologies and cutting edge materials in the yachtwear and uniforms market 138 GOING IN DEEP The best sights in the Caribbean for a deep sea fishing excursion 142 DELIVERING THE PERFECT PAINT JOB Innovations and trends in the paint and coatings sector mean the perfect paint job has never been so achievable

REGULARS 5

COMMENT Michael Howorth asks why some yachts are not priced accurately from the outset?

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UPFRONTS Tips, people, advice and myths

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MY OPINION To serve and to protect. Rory Moore has concerns for the Aeolian waters

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REGULARS 15

MYBA NEWS Fiona Maureso examines the need for a united approach to the Caribbean crisis

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NEW LAUNCH Project 697 from Feadship does not look like a new launch at all

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WEAR IT Make a stylish transition into the winter months

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CREW PROFILE Captain Pablo Pirenack talks about life on board S/Y Ellen and what makes him tick

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DESIRE The latest eye catching desirable innovations and design trends for you

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FOOD AND DRINK What’s new in food and drink for the winter months

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103 BODY The latest facts, fads and tips to try this winter including a look at hair care 120 YACHT ESSENTIALS Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite products and services for 2018 136 HARBOURSIDE ELEGANCE Modernity meets tranquillity in the beautiful city of Stockholm, ideal for a short break 159 ASK THE EXPERTS Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their relevant fields

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161 RECRUITMENT Laurence Lewis asks why ageism is such a big issue in the superyacht industry

Editor Chris Clifford Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon Advertising Manager Tim Morris Sales Executive Terry Hurley Art Direction Katie Prentice Accounts Julie Hewitt Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Tom Harrow, Claire Griffiths, Laurence Lewis, Sue Pelling, Adam Fiander, Tobias Mews, Sarah Forge, Erica Lay Front cover Guillaume Plisson

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COMMENT

The price is right?

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n email rumbled into my in-box the other day from a well respected yacht broker selling a yacht. It eagerly proclaimed that; “We are delighted to announce a Two Million Euro price reduction on the 50 metre Name Change.”

My first reaction was to wonder why he could possibly be delighted to tell me and everyone else that his commission fee for selling the yacht just shrank by €200,000.

I would be very far from happy if I had just lost the potential to make close on an extra quarter of a million squidllies. But then I got to thinking ‘what a plonker!’ Here is a so-called yacht professional admitting to the whole world that he has got his initial pricing strategy so wrong.

He has, by his own admission overblown the original asking price by at least two million euros. Either, he was trying it on in the first place or he is an idiot. Whichever way you look at it, he is behaving in a less than professional fashion.

Oh sure, you can leap to the broker’s defence and suggest that it is not him who has dropped the price, and say, it is the owner who made that decision. But he is still the guy in charge of selling the yacht and if he is not doing himself and the brokerage house he represents, a disservice by acting unprofessionally, then he is suggesting that the yacht’s owner is so desperate to flog the boat that he will take a huge dive on the asking price.

The other or perhaps alternative subliminal message is that the sale of the boat arranged earlier has just fallen through following an atrocious survey and now the owner realises he has got to take drastic measures to get shot of the decomposing rust bucket.

It really does not matter how you read the message, cutting the price of a superyacht so publicly is just unprofessional and bad for the industry as a whole!

Have you ever met a potential owner who looks down a list of yachts for sale checking out the price first before he looks at the particulars? No, neither have I! Those seeking to buy a superyacht look for bargains, of course they do, but first and foremost they

want a yacht they like the look of and is fit for the purpose they intend to use it for.

Then, and only then, does it occur to them that they might not be able to pay for it.

Then you have to remember that almost to a man not a single owner has actually ever paid what the vendor thinks the yacht is worth!

There is always a period of horse trading when the sale looks as if it is going to happen and it is at precisely that time that you, the vendor or purchaser need a professional cool headed yacht broker by your side. You want to listen to his sage advice formed over years of buying and selling. You want to be guided by him as to the true value of the yacht and you certainly do not need to be influenced by a plonker who has panicked when, six hours after he put a yacht on the market, it has not yet sold.

Yacht brokers are by and large, a decent bunch who generally have their clients best interests at heart. On a personal level I am far more inclined to trust a broker who has worked in other branches of the superyacht industry and has as a result got a good handle on how to buy and sell yachts. For the same reasons I am wary of the Jonnyget-rich type, who are little more than jumped up second hand car salesmen or at worst, failed real estate agents. Without doubt the better ones are all qualified by and checked out using the rigorous vetting processes used by MYBA.

Michael Howorth asks why some yachts are not priced accurately from the outset

Surely to goodness if yacht brokers go around suggesting yachts can be traded at knock down prices in much the same way as surplus stock is sold in the village market square, it does not do the superyacht industry any good at all.

I am not suggesting that a price cannot be altered during a sales process. Indeed if an owner really needs to raise some cash quickly it is often prudent to drop a price and get a quick sale.

What I am suggesting however is; that for the good of the industry as a whole, price reduction matters should be handled more discreetly and dare I suggest it; a little more professionally.

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UPFRONT

THE BAROMETER

OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING

YACHTIE TYPES THE NEWLY INTOLERANT STEW

Every chef’s favourite crew member!

It’s the stewardess who is (suddenly) intolerant to (take your pick) gluten dairy/spice… Usually this condition

develops after the stewardess has been on board a couple of weeks and often just at the same time as the charter guests have become more demanding than usual with their feeding habits. Just what the chef needs, having to create a separate menu for a crew member because they can’t just make do and it’s not a dislike, no it’s definitely a medical condition that’s just developed. No, really. Best one is the gluten intolerant stew who drinks beer.

And eats pizza off charter. OK then. This type is truly the Chef’s best friend.

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The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect Carl Sandburg

MYTHICAL MONSTER SATYRUS MARINUS A sea-going merman satyr.

Part man, part goat, part fish.

Contrary to popular belief, the sailors of Columbus’s day did not think they would sail right off the edge of the Earth. They were, however, apprehensive about what they would find in their travels. Once known as the Roman Sea Devil, this improbable creature is probably based on the monk seal. Once common in the Mediterranean, the species was decimated by human hunting. Fishermen considered the seals a smelly nuisance. So, apparently, did farmers with accounts of seals raiding orchards.

#METOO has been a controversial trending hashtag with many women reporting harassment. Hollywood continues to be rocked by one scandal after another; what industry is next? Time will tell.

CONSERVATION efforts in the industry are increasing with more and more vessels and crew getting involved in beach and water clean ups. Plastic pollution is out of control, it’s good to see everyone taking some responsibility #backthebluebelt

BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY These seem to be on the rise. It doesn’t matter if you have your facebook settings on ‘private’ – consider anything you post on social media to be public. Common sense people, is it worth losing your job over?

BLUE PLANET II This has to be the best nature series ever on TV. Sir David is just magic, his voice is mesmerising and when coupled with the incredible photography and filming, the whole thing is just captivating.

Listen and learn.

SUMMER HURRICANES The Caribbean season kicked off to a shaky start. A bolt of fear shot through the industry that many yachts would cancel the crossing. The usual Autumn shift did not happen as many feared that if they left their current role, there wouldn’t be a job available for them.

MOVIES We’re over movies. It’s all about good TV right now, hellooo Netflix! Why leave the house/crew mess when you can stream so much goodness and not have to get dressed?

PEAK VELVET One of the year’s questionable ‘big’ fabrics. Suits, jackets not too bad (dependent on colours) but when bras and knickers started to appear in the fabric, we all knew it was time to move on…….

KILLCORDS We’ve said it before but are forced once again to say it again! During the end of season shows, there were still too many tender drivers scooting around the ports with no killcord attached. How many times do we have to say it – this is dangerous guys, do we have to name and shame?

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Complimentary access to Aquaventure Wi-Fi access available 24-hour staffed security Private catering services for special events Transportation between Marina and resort

• Tie-up assistance for arrivals and departures • Access to the Atlantis Movie Theatre, The Dig and all marine habitats • Single and three-phase power (120v-480v power supply available)

• Crew lounge with TV, complimentary internet kiosks & pool table • Laundry and dry cleaning services • Daily trash pick-up • Monitor VHF Channel 10

For dockage reservations, email PID-Marina@AtlantisParadise.com, or call the Marina Office at 242.363.6068 or 6089. AtlantisBahamas.com

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UPFRONT

OPEN TO QUESTION

DO THE MATHS: SKI INJURIES Nearly 1 in 4 yacht crew have suffered an injury on a ski holiday. But where did their accident take place?

17% In the chalet

13% Off piste

10% In bar

18% On the ski lift

6% Hire shop

THE DEPTH IN METRES AT WHICH THE PORTUGUESE SHARK WAS OBSERVED, THE DEEPEST SWIMMING SHARK KNOWN TO MANKIND

NADIA UCCELLO I was so excited to see my boyfriend back in Florida and I’d been raking it in during a busy season (and he hadn’t) so I took him shopping and spent $1000 on TWO pairs of jeans made by Pharrell Williams out of recycled plastic water bottles.

Ahh, love.

EM HEATON VOGELAAR, CHEF Hair extensions, 500 quid and worst thing was they only put half in so I had a mullet. They told me to come back next day to fit the rest in and guess what? She wasn’t there, she’d sold the salon, it had changed hands, so I had half a hair do. I would kill her if I saw her again, the robbing cow.

33% On the slopes

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DID YOU KNOW? That octopuses have three hearts.

When an octopus swims through the water, their hearts don’t beat and so they tire quickly.

Which is why you’re more likely to see one crawling along the floor. They have one that pumps blood through the gills for each side of the body. The third one is responsible for pumping the blood through the rest of the body.

WHAT’S THE BEST/WORST THING YOU’VE EVER SPENT YOUR TIPS/BONUS ON?

The cure for anything is saltwater, sweat, tears, or the sea Isak Dinsen

ROBIN SINCLAIR JOHNSTON SAILOR & FILM MAKER After a brilliant season, the tips were burning a hole in my pocket.

So I hired a 4 seater Sesna plane with a pilot (obviously) to fly me and some mates to and from Ibiza for the closing parties. It was brilliant and totally worth it.

CAROLINE DEBNAM EX CHIEF STEW Champagne....and lots of it!! Then decided it was a fabulous idea to go into Versace and spend €€€ on a belt, shoes and of course a handbag to match!! My mother who was with me, walked out of the shop in disgust saying “That’s more than I spent on my wedding”!!! Oh the good old days!!

BEN ELLIS, DECKHAND I spent my tips on a car. On paper it looked good and the pictures were lovely. However, I didn’t really do much research and didn’t ask any petrolhead friends for their advice. Now I’m up to my eyes in mechanical debt.

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SUPERYACHT DESTINATION

GIBRALTAR

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New 500m superyacht berth

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Airport with daily links to the UK

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Charted depth of minimum 6m, and deeper in most parts, within the relatively sheltered harbour waters

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Excellent facilities

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Gibraltar offers a wide range of services including:

Superb restaurants, bars and entertainment available locally

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Some of the best golf courses in Spain only a 30 minute drive from Gibraltar as well as horse riding and other leisure activities.

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Highly competitive - VAT free - fuel prices Waste oil disposal Spare parts and logistics Maintenance and repairs Agency works, Customs clearance, crew visa arrangements Surveyors

North Mole, Gibraltar Tel: +350 20046254 - Fax: +350 20051513 #VISITGIBRALTAR

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UPFRONT

MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION Mallorca

FICTITIOUS CAPTAIN CAPTAIN WELLINGTON CROWTHER CLASSIC BRITISH COMEDY Carry On Cruising was the sixth of the 31 Carry On films made in 1962. Sid James’s third appearance and the very first to be made in colour.

VESSEL SS Happy Wanderer MODUS OPERANDI The authoritarian figure of Captain Crowther becomes ever more exasperated by well-meaning but bumbling underlings.

BUDGETS The film’s budget was around €140,000, about €1m in today’s terms. All the main actors were offered a box office share but turned it down for the one-off payments of about £5,000. What a big mistake that was!

NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...

DEVIL TO PAY

Originally, this expression described one of the unpleasant tasks aboard a wooden ship. The devil was the ship’s longest seam in the hull. Caulking was done with pay or pitch (a kind of tar). The task of ‘paying the devil’ (caulking the longest seam) by squatting in the bilges was one of the worst and most difficult jobs onboard. The term has come to mean a difficult, seemingly impossible task.

Those having no seafaring knowledge, assumed it referred to satan.

KEEP SAFE Using the internet on your phone isn’t as secure as you might think

BJÖRN JÓNSSON CEO and Managing Director, Rafnar Shipyard, Iceland Having been born and raised in Iceland, I am no stranger to dramatic, stark and diverse beauty and seasonally changing landscapes, and love exploring my wonderful homeland whenever I have the chance. Occasionally my family and I like to get off our island for some change, and we really enjoy travelling to the Balearic island of Mallorca. This Mediterranean hotspot offers the opportunity to bask in summer sunshine, swim in pristine and warm waters, explore

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beaches, bays, and secluded coves along the miles of rugged coastline, as well as providing superb hiking trails and stunning mountain scenery. The perfect relaxing getaway where we enjoy staying at the Hotel Maricel in Palma Bay, with its historic and classic charm and located right on a rocky shore-front near wonderful beaches. Then going into the old town of Palma for a wonderful dinner, that completes my ideal holiday experience.

12°30’36”N53°55’12”E SOCOTRA

One of the most isolated landforms on Earth of continental origin (i.e. not of volcanic origin).

Socotra is considered a jewel of biodiversity.

There are 700 endemic species, found nowhere else on earth; only New Zealand, and the Galápagos Islands have more

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A no obligation, discreet service, with full consultation as standard.

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MY OPINION

TO SERVE, TO PROTECT

Rory Moore points out that overfishing, unsustainable fishing gear and lack of management of marine resources has lead to the Aeolian waters being disconcertingly absent of sea life

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he Aeolians have nautical form. Sailors and fishers have graced these waters for centuries. Islanders hold annual regattas in honour of Saint Bartholomew, protector of Stromboli Island. Colourful wooden boats race in the waters surrounding the smoking volcano. Visiting sailors flock to the islands in the summer months to enjoy all that this breath-taking archipelago has to offer. Isolated communities rely on the rich waters that upwell around the seven volcanic islands. The biodiversity of these waters is quite remarkable. The inshore reefs are home to groupers, lobster and octopus. The submerged seamounts provide sanctuary for amberjacks, barracuda and seabream. In deeper water, giant swordfish and tunas form great schools as they migrate through the Mediterranean Sea. Local fishermen and researchers speak excitedly about fin whales, pilot whales, dolphins, killer whales, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays, blue sharks, sailfish, and sunfish.

Even the illusive Mediterranean Monk seal once bred in Aeolian caves.

Seagrass meadows sway in the crystal clear waters. This is a crucial habitat for juvenile fish and traps 35 times more carbon that rainforests. In summer, sperm whales bring their calves to the warm, sheltered Aeolian waters and endangered loggerhead turtles return from the southern Mediterranean to feed.

efficacy of the MPA, Blue is applying a conservation model developed in Lyme Bay, UK, in order to improve the livelihoods of local fishers as management measures are introduced and the marine environment is restored to its former glory.

Local fishermen are coming together to create a ‘code of conduct’, a voluntary way of fishing sustainably, guided by Blue biologists and implemented by Aeolian fishing cooperatives.

State of the art chiller units and insulated fish boxes will boost the quality of fish, allowing fishermen to achieve a higher price for their catch. Vessel monitoring systems will promote traceability and provenance of Aeolian branded fish, adding further value and reducing fishing pressure.

As the Aeolian MPA is implemented, the goal is to have a supportive community of local fishermen who will have a voice, be directly involved with the management of their waters and lead by example, discouraging destructive and unsustainable fishing around the islands.

However, it is the lack of abundance of this marine life, The Aeolian MPA will be a shining example of an effective especially fish in recent years that causes much concern.

MPA - an exemplary model, which can be rolled-out across Overfishing, unsustainable fishing gear and lack of management the Mediterranean to create a cohesive network of marine of marine resources has lead to a sea, disconcertingly reserves that have the capacity to restore the marine absent of the aforementioned sea life. Artisanal fishers environment and support responsible, small-scale fisheries. despair as commercial fleets with huge nets take the remaining fish A sustainable future for the islands and increasing tourism puts extra Local fishermen are coming is also dependent on visiting boats. pressure on delicate marine habitats.

BLUE encourages a ‘code of conduct’ together to create a ‘code for recreational seafarers to promote The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), of conduct’, a voluntary responsible tourism. Join us at the in partnership with the Aeolian Island Blue Marine Foundation and the best practice way of fishing Preservation Fund decisively intervened Blue Marine Yacht Club to support and urged the Italian government to sustainably, guided by Blue the movement towards a healthy commit to the creation of an Aeolian Mediterranean for future generations. biologists and implemented Marine Protected Area (MPA), an MPA that should be the largest and most effective of its kind. The process towards designation is well underway in 2017. To support and influence the

by Aeolian fishing cooperatives

For more details Tel: +44 (0)20 7845 5850 www.bluemarinefoundation.com

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The Isle of Man continues to be the Flag of Choice for many of the world’s most prestigious superyachts.

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A Red Ensign jurisdiction with a customer focused Flag State administration.

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Pragmatic, helpful and swift customer service to yacht owners, managers and builders.

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‘Pleasure Yacht Plus’ service provides a bespoke survey regime aimed at confirming voluntary compliance with internationally recognised codes of safety.

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Red Ensign Yacht Code expertise and assistance during build and in-service.

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Fees - simple annual fee providing cost effective registration, inspection and certification.

For more information contact: E: shipping@gov.im T: +44 (0)1624 688500 W: www.iomshipregistry.com @IOMShipRegistry

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Excellent range of training craft or Onboard tuition in tenders at location

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MYBA NEWS

SUPERYACHT GLOBAL AID Fiona Maureso examines the need for a united approach to the Caribbean crisis

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hen an unprecedented series of natural disasters strikes an area such as the Caribbean, a cruising ground of exceptional beauty, it would be impossible for those involved in the superyacht industry not to react and respond. The hurricanes that struck in September wreaked their devastation on islands that have long offered us their warm hospitality, nurtured our businesses and created unforgettable memories for clients and industry professionals alike. Assisting these amazing destinations to restore their infrastructure and rebuild their economies is an opportunity for the superyacht sector to give a little back and make a lot of difference.

The first reaction was a series of meetings between important industry groups that were all searching for the answer to the same question. What would be the best way to harness participation from every facet of the yachting business and ensure that aid reached the right people in the right places?

The carefully thought out response came in the form of an all-volunteer, charitable organisation that is now known as the SuperYacht Aid Coalition (SAC). MYBA is proud to be one of the founders of the SAC whose mission is to marshal the resources of the superyacht industry by developing an extensive network that unifies yacht owners, crew, logistics volunteers and donors to fund and/or deliver developmental and disaster relief aid to those who need it the most. SAC is also providing PR and communication in order to convey the important message that, although the response from the yachting community has been impressive, the Caribbean still needs our help.

the “Barbuda Relief Centre”. A special mention needs to be made to Lucille Fry of BWA Yachting (St. Maarten) who has been instrumental in fundraising & coordinating aid, with M/Y “SuRi” being the first superyacht to arrive with supplies towards the end of October. M/Y “VaBene” followed and M/Y “Slipstream” is, at the time of writing, on its way across the Atlantic loaded with 30 cubic metres of donated goods. M/Y “Slipstream” was assisted in its efforts by another charity close to MYBA’s heart, the “Yachts du Coeur”. After collecting goods and supplies in the Antibes area, the volunteers drove all the way to Marseille to find the yacht in dry dock. These are just a few examples of what can be achieved when we work together.

Over 175,000 pounds of aid, including 53.700 meals & 5.000 tools, have been transported and delivered but there is a still a lot of work to be done. The relief effort is far from over and the superyacht industry is determined not to rest until the rebuilding of the region is complete. There are many ways to help and these include the donation of goods, the use of yachts for transportation and financial contributions. MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association has decided to contribute €5,000 to Yacht Aid Global, instead of investing in a social event during the Antigua Yacht Charter Show, and it is also one of the sponsors of the fund raising event that will take place this year with 100% of the funds going towards rebuilding Barbuda. The distribution of funds will be the result of a collaboration with YAG & Sea Mercy.

SAC is working closely with, and under the guidance of Yacht Aid Global (YAG), which is a well-respected, NGO relief organisation that was founded in 2006. YAG has the proven logistical skills that are necessary to fulfill the reactions of the superyacht What would be the best way industry and over 40 superyachts and 400 crew members have already to harness participation from responded to the call for action with every facet of the yachting more volunteering superyachts already on their way for the winter charter business and ensure that aid season. M/Y “Grey Matters” was one reached the right people in of the first superyachts to arrive in Antigua from Fort Lauderdale, carrying the right places? equipment and materials to set up

We would like to encourage the readers of this article to contribute to this worthwhile cause. Please visit www.yachtaidglobal.org which has created a ‘click to give’ instrument capable of receiving crowd-funding while also providing a fundraising platform for individual yachts, crew and businesses. We would like to thank you for your generosity.

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STAY TUNED GARMIN VHF 210I AIS MARINE RADIO Communication and situational awareness are critical on the water. This fixed-mount VHF 210i AIS radio displays AIS on the chartplotter to enhance communication, situational awareness and collision avoidance between you and other mariners. The plug and play via the NMEA 2000® network to compatible Garmin chartplotters and MFDs. provides standard Class D DSC functionality (distress calling and direct calling with user programmed MMSI). VHF 210i AIS is preprogrammed with international marine channels, include two-way hailer system for onboard communication and is NMEA 0183 compatible. Channel programming can be changed by a dealer. Also NMEA 0183 compatible and includes Two-Way Hailer system for onboard communication. €629 www.buy.garmin.com

RADIO HEADS Make sure you stay in contact with the mothership at all times with these marine VHF radios

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• Compass-safe Distance: 75cm

• Hailer Output Power: 20 W a 4Ω

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• Digital Selective Calling: Class D

• Antenna connector: S0-239 (50 Ω)

• Operating Voltage: 12.0 Vdc

• Maximum antenna gain: 9 dBi

SIMRAD RS20 €298

ICOM M423G €369

LOWRANCE Link 5 €269

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ALL CHANGE Captain Andy Crawford of the PYA looks at the recent article by Tim Moss of Bluewater Yachting regarding MIN 524, issued by the UK MCA and details the structure and implementation of the new Small Vessel Engineering (SVE) certification structure What is this new structure?

It’s a new professional route for those seeking education, training and certification in marine engineering. It covers all sectors of operations in the smaller commercial vessel community - Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Tugs, Workboats, Standby, Oceanographic Research Vessels. It complies with IMO STCW standards.

Why do we need it?

Can I use it?

The current system for marine engineering certification in these small commercial vessel sectors is specific to each one. In the past this has made it difficult to migrate from one sector to another with recognition of those specific qualifications and experience gained on board.

The PYA can assist you in verifying your sea time and appraising a case for accreditation of prior learning and experience. This will need to be verified by the MCA, which should be consulted on an individual basis for the definitive answer to your personal circumstances and previous maritime experience.

What about existing Yacht Engineers?

When can I commence training under the new Small Vessel Certification Structure?

All current certificated engineers will retain their certificates of competence (CoC) for as long as they maintain its validity under current STCW regulations.

The system of yacht specific courses and exams are planned to run on until 2021. Contact your preferred and accredited training provider for more details on future course dates.

If you are already using the existing training route for certification (in yachting the Y 1-4 route) then you will need to continue, as it is not possible to change systems mid training. The new system will allow you to seek a conversion of an existing certificate of competency.

See table below.

So why bother to convert to the new Small Vessel Certificate?

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How do I convert to the new system if I hold a yachting certification?

The MCA have made the following conversion routes available: UK CERTIFICATE HELD

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Any SV Certificate of Competency

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Progression in the system is faster.

The syllabus content is more up to date professionally and the exams are more relevant.

The Y2 Certificate Advanced Hotel Services has been removed from the new syllabus, so for current Y3 CoC holders, transferring to the new Chief Engineer 9000 kW is quicker and cheaper (see conversion C page 21, MIN 524).

Under the new SV Engineer structure, a fast track route has been created (conversion (A3) page 20, MIN 524) from Second Engineer to Chief Engineer 9000 kW 3000GT. There are no offshore mileage limitations unlike the current complex manning scales system.

The Small Vessel CoC’s are interchangeable with other Small Vessel Sectors such as Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Tugs, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels.

The Small Vessel CoC will become recognised by all STCW signatory nations making it an international maritime qualification.

Under the new system, each sea service day underway will count as 1.5 days whilst holding an SV CoC for Yachts only.

There are new routes to the Merchant Navy higher power tickets (kilowatts) embedded in the new SV engineer route.

(See routes 11 - 11.4 on pages 30 and 31 of MIN 524.

NB: For Conversions A2, A3 and C, the written exams listed refer to the requirement for the new (S.V.) exams NOT the current Y examinations.

Summary The SV engineer courses are now available from training providers for people to start their training through to Second Engineer.

The SV route has immediate benefits: • The new courses and exams have been redesigned to suit candidates from small vessels, rather than from larger ships or commercial marine backgrounds and are therefore more relevant to the yachting industry as a whole.

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The routes to promotion are quicker in the new structure e.g. 36 months to Second Engineer instead of 42 months to a Y4 certificate.

The infamous Auxiliaries Course has been split into two parts, reducing the volume of the syllabus. The second part will be undertaken at the higher level CoC limited Chief 500GT (the old Y3 level).

The mandatory Training Record Book will greatly improve training standards and consolidation of learning at sea and aid proof of experience.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 91 16 or visit www.pya.org

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The Divine Delevingne SHE’S A SOCIALITE, SUPERMODEL AND FILM STAR (NOT TO MENTION BFF WITH RIHANNA) SO IT STANDS TO REASON THAT CARA DELEVINGNE OCCASIONALLY FINDS REFUGE ON THE ODD SUPERYACHT

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s the youngest daughter in a family tree of extreme wealth – a descendant of politicians, publishers and Lord Mayors, Cara Delevingne backs up heritage with stunning looks. A former catwalk sensation who has recently become hot property in Hollywood, and with killer wit to accompany, it’s fair to assume the 25-year-old is the embodiment of confidence.

But despite having cultivated a stellar career, first as a model boasting campaigns for the likes of Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel, and now as a successful actress, it is undeniable that whenever we see the London-born beauty on the red carpet or at any formal event, her glamourous makeup and clothes belie a certain awkwardness.

“I’m a super nervous person,” she concedes. “I can’t stop speaking, and I get all weird. I try to hide the fact that I’m nervous, but actually it’s blatantly obvious that I am.” In contrast, when Delevingne is seen falling out of nightclubs or spied down a long-angle lens larking around on some far-off beach with her buddies, she exudes charisma, is relaxed, often laughing and always the centre of attention, suggesting that while 18 | WINTER 2018 | ONBOARD

she may love her work, she is less at ease with fame’s inherent intrusiveness.

Fortunately, one of Delevingne’s many tantalising gifts is her ability to collect scores of celebrity friends. Her list of besties includes Kate Moss, Rita Ora, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the queen of pop, Rihanna. “I met Rihanna when she was in London in 2011 doing a gig. And then she sang at the Victoria’s Secret show, so we hung out. She looks after me whenever I go to LA. She’s the best; she’s such a sweet, down-to-earth girl. She doesn’t have that many girlfriends but we have a lot in common. I don’t think many girls understand her,” confides the star.

“In many ways we are both in the machine together as people who stand out as unconventional, and that brings us close.”

It certainly appeared that way when the pair blew £300,000 on a superyacht for a two-week French Riviera holiday in 2013. Idling around the coastline in the 180ft Benetti luxury charter yacht Andreas L, the pair were spotted indulging in various water sports, including whizzing around gleefully on jet skis and skittering across the waves

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as they held tightly to rubber rings pulled by speed boats. And then there was the appropriate celebratory drinks on what was surely the hottest party boat in the Med that fortnight.

“Unless you find an underground bunker or get into an aeroplane, a yacht must be one of the few places you can kick off your heels without fear of being snapped,” Delevingne offers.

And yet, fans of the two young stars weren’t left out entirely either, as they both posted photos on Twitter and Instagram of themselves enjoying their soiree, describing views of Monte Carlo as “epic” along with documenting themselves boarding the private yacht in the exclusive Port Hercules.

While such extravagant vacations might be a once-in-a-lifetime venture for most, in Delevingne’s case, life at sea has become the status quo. Just this summer gone, she and big sister Poppy returned to St. Tropez on another luxury vessel alongside a whole host of other bikini-clad beauties.

Fortunately, her recent film success ought to ensure she can keep up such an extravagant lifestyle, and Cara has certainly been leaving an impression on some of Hollywood’s finest, even referring to her Suicide Squad co-stars - Will Smith, Jai Courtney and Margot Robbie included - as her “new dysfunctional family”.

“I had the time of my life, and I didn’t want it to end,” said Delevingne of her Suicide Squad antics. “It was like a nonstop party; an amusement ride with your best friends, and I didn’t want to get off.”

But despite evidently enjoying her new career, the quirky actress is not foolish enough to turn her back entirely on the industry which made her. “I haven’t stopped modelling for good,” she clarifies when asked if she will ever grace the catwalk again. “It’s not my focus right now but I’m lucky there’s this sort of ‘in’. I still have my foot in there, and I can come back from time to time if anybody wants to work with me. “But acting is what I’m concentrating on - it’s what I’ve always loved, it’s what I’ve always wanted to do.

Modelling happened by accident, a very fortunate accident but that pull for film has let go.”

Given the stellar trajectory of Delevingne’s film career, it is unlikely she will need to return to fashion anytime soon, at least not from a financial point of view. This year

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UNLESS YOU FIND AN UNDERGROUND BUNKER OR GET INTO AN AEROPLANE, A YACHT MUST BE ONE OF THE FEW PLACES YOU CAN KICK OFF YOUR HEELS WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING SNAPPED she wowed in another blockbuster, landing her first starring role in Luc Besson’s sci-fi banquet, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Swapping the high seas for infinite space, Delevingne revelled in the opportunity to work with boat buddy Rihanna, who played Bubble (a shapeshifting Alien entertainer) described by the model as ‘a scene stealer’.

As part of her own preparation for the film, Delevingne ‘lived like a saint’ for six months, practising yoga and training in martial arts to reach peak fitness in order to fulfil the rigorous demands of a full-on action role, which is nothing considering the lengths (or lack thereof) she has gone to for her next role, shaving her head in order to play a cancer patient in upcoming drama Life in a Year.

“You have to be able to invest yourself entirely in a role, and when you have cancer, losing your hair is an intrinsic part of that experience,” she says. “I absolutely needed to know how it felt to not have hair, but what’s interesting is how much it transformed the way I felt about myself.

It was liberating, because I realised that you need to be able to feel beautiful no matter how you look.”

Not one to rest on her laurels, the Brit beauty is already planning her next incarnation, which she says will be behind the lens. “I want to direct; It’s a dream of mine. I would like to do films with strong female characters and tell more stories

Cara on Camera from top: Valerian and the city of a thousand planets, Suicide Squad, Paper Towns

about women,” she explains. “I want to be able to do that and to work with female directors.” And at the rate Ms. Delevingne is going, it’s possible she may need an all-female crew for her very own yacht, as well.

“I’d love to own a yacht one day but perhaps I need to become familiar with more of the technicalities first,” she laughs. “These are beautiful, incredible machines, and they deserve the sort of respect I’m not yet equipped with.

“All I know is there is a beautiful freedom on the waves and being able to sample that is one of the best perks from the hard work I have put in.”

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A CLASSIC TWIST Reminiscent of the beautiful Aurora B dating from 1992, the newly launched 47m Project 697 from Feadship does not, at first glance, look like a new launch at all Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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he has been built for an experienced owner keen to revisit the classic era of Feadship motoryachts while enjoying a rich range of cutting-edge on board facilities.

Like Aurora B before her, she marries a striking midnight blue hull with a sophisticated superstructure in matterhorn white aluminium and exterior teak woodwork with stainless steel details.

Her tastefully elegant design comes from the builders in house De Voogt Naval Architects. The yacht’s classic profile appears deceptively simple until you notice the delicate grace of her silhouette, the walk around deckhouse, the curved gunwale of the sun deck forward and the cambered teak deck.

The traditional design is enriched by her as yet unnamed interior designer, who has added several subtle contemporary

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touches such as large windows and bright spaces. The interior echoes the exterior in its delicate nautical theme overlaid with contemporary details and state of the art technology. It consists entirely of high-gloss dark European walnut panels, light oak parquet, white wooden ceilings and judiciously placed white panelling. The galley, which adjoins the owner’s stateroom is designed with a clever central nook where the owners and their guests can spend time, is exceptionally spacious and well-appointed.

An outstanding example of a bespoke solution that reflects how time at sea will be enjoyed.

Perhaps her most striking modern components are the exceptionally difficult to build, grilles on the mast, the sides of the superstructure and the main deck forward: these are part and parcel of the underlying aluminium structure. Perfectly clean, even and harmonious, and

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yet representative of avant-garde design, metalwork and paintwork, they epitomise the yacht’s resolute but unassuming elegance.

A similar element is the lacquered teak handrails in the gangways on both decks. The outdoor seating areas on the main, bridge and sun deck are finished in teak, creating a traditional feel offset by the clean stainless steel and teak stairs connecting the decks. The sliding doors connecting the lounges with aft open spaces have been finished in lacquered teak on the exterior, while the other exterior doors mirror the white of the superstructure. The sun deck contains a wealth of sun lounging space.

The centralised mast is modestly styled in keeping with the classical style and incorporates clever engineering in order to fit in the emergency generator and switchboard exhausts.

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Captain Pablo Pirenack talks to Frances and Michael Howorth about his life on board SY Ellen and what makes him tick Why did you join the superyacht industry?

My Dad was in the navy and I grew up on naval stations mucking about on boats. I can never remember a time I did not want to go to sea. Serving in superyachts is just the pinnacle of those early dreams.

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

I love Calvi in Corsica, in fact I really like the south coast of that island when it comes to finding anchorages for the owner and his guests to enjoy. Further afield and my choice would have to be the Bay of Fethiye in Turkey with Oludeniz being my favourite anchorage and Gocek my favourite port.

The Mediterranean is said to be crowded with superyachts. Where do you think the best spot to get away from the others is?

Turkey always offers the chance to get off the beaten track but if I can choose somewhere outside the Mediterranean then it would have to be the Aves Islands off the coast of Venezuela. Take some cartons of duty free cigarettes if you go there and barter with the local fisherman for fresh lobster. They are divine.

What do you do in your spare time?

I love windsurfing and the Hyres Islands can always be relied on. It does not matter which way the wind is blowing you will always be able to windsurf of the Giens peninsula.

The island group consists of Porquerolles Port-Cros, Île du Levant and Île du Bagaud some of which are accessible to yachts while others are not.

Where would you most like to sail if you had the choice?

I would love to sail to Hawaii and then Japan.

I find being in port tedious and I really look forward to the adventure and challenge of long distance sea passages.

What are the biggest changes you have seen in this job since you started?

The rise of bureaucracy! It’s both good and bad. I believe that once matters have reached a safe point, regulations should stop. Too many petty regulations are beginning to put owners off buying boats and if they stop doing that, we are all out of a job.

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In your opinion is there such a thing as a perfect yacht?

I am not so sure there is such a thing as a perfect yacht. Sure a rowing skiff is probably as close to perfect as you will get because there is nothing on it that you cannot see.

The fact is however, any boat I am working on becomes my perfect boat. Present yacht.

I like this one, she is safe and comfortable and after the multi million dollar refit I put her through for her owner she is almost as good as new.

If you had a magic wand what would you change in your job?

Our industry is not staying abreast of modern day communications and I would like to change that. Look for example to see what people are looking for when it comes to holidays. They are mostly seeking adventure, fun and excitement. Have you ever seen a charter yacht marketed along those lines?

Young wealthy people are not attracted to the eco friendly machine like a large sailing yacht. We as an industry do not promote ourselves well. We never suggest sailing is fun or chartering is adventurous perhaps yachting is far too traditional for its own good. What I do know is, wealthy people can find interesting things to do with their time and money much more easily then they can learn about chartering a yacht. The way the big brokerage houses sell yacht charters has not changed in years and they always blame a falling market but never their own marketing. It’s a shame it’s like that and I am not sure I have the answer as to how I would actually change it. I just know I would if I could.

What is the worst weather you have encountered at sea?

Many years ago on a trip from Gibraltar to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, the wind so strong, that the surface of the sea was blown off the surface of the sea!

What is the closest you’ve ever come to death whilst at sea?

I was sailing single handed across the Atlantic Ocean in a yacht when I encountered hurricane that was so severe I had to abandon ship. Fortunately I had an EPIRB and I set that off and that led to my rescue.

What stresses you out?

I am a fairly laid back type of guy who seldom gets stressed but I do not like having to confront those who stand before me trying to take before they give.

What advice would you give to junior considering a career in superyachts?

I think its better to be the head of a mouse than the tail of a lion so my advice would be to start small and work your way up. If you bury yourself under management too soon you will never aspire to command and you will never really be in command.

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What’s your favourite place to watch TV? At home on the couch If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The Tropics What did you eat for breakfast this morning?

Coffee with milk What is your favourite style of cuisine?

Italian What foods do you dislike most?

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Pizza Argentina style Name 3 of your dream dinner party guests?

Captain James Cook, Christopher Columbus and Steve Callahan What kind of car do you drive?

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Chinos and a Polo Where in the world would you visit if you had the chance?

Medieval Japan Where would you want to retire?

Argentina

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WORTH YOUR SALT REVIEWING SALARIES ON A REGULAR BASIS CAN HELP EMPLOYEES AND CREW MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE WITHOUT WONDERING IF THE GRASS IS INDEED ANY GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE

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nformed employers recognise that in order to attract the top level of talent and experience for a particular role, one of the strongest influences they have is the salary they can offer. To stay competitive within the industry they must offer competitive salaries that reflect the current marketplace and in order to do this, they must know what the current market rate is. Equally, employees can use a salary report such as this to determine if a job offer is reflective of the industry and the role. It is easy to compare salaries with similar roles and levels.

simply, it’s a form of sharing - you provide accurate and anonymous salary data by answering a few questions about your current role, and in return you get access to all the salary information shared by other members of the yachting community.

As salary data is entered by members of the community the site works on an honesty system. Any inflated or inconsistent salary entries can be ‘flagged’ as suspicious by other members of the community or by YPI CREW and quickly removed from the system to ensure the accuracy of data is maintained.

Salaries

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In 2016 YPI CREW launched a new peer-to-peer salary comparison website for the yachting industry designed to add a greater level of transparency - how much do people really earn.

Captains Salary Summary

www.yachtingsalaries.com has attracted nearly 2500 salary entries since launch in 2016, establishing the site as offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date salary data available within the global yachting industry. A yearly report will be published each November, enabling comparison from one year to the next.

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No means No WITH THE TERRIFYING ABUNDANCE OF THE TRENDING HASHTAG #METOO WHERE WOMEN AND MEN HAVE COME FORWARD TO SHARE THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HARASSED OR ASSAULTED AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES, THIS ISSUE IS NOT GOING AWAY. IF ANYTHING, IT’S GAINING MOMENTUM AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE FEELING ABLE TO SPEAK UP. IT SEEMS THE YACHTING INDUSTRY IS NOT IMMUNE TO THIS TREND

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achting is an ‘old boy’s club’ in many respects. Nobody can argue the fact that gender stereotyping is rife in this industry, nor can they argue that it is not a male dominated industry either. Most jobs are for male candidates and although there are women in traditionally male roles (e.g. on deck or in the engine room) they are still in such a minority that it’s a rarity rather than common place. As such, the girls tend to all be on the interior doing ‘women’s work’, i.e. cleaning, serving and looking after the guests (and sometimes the crew).

As such, does this old school stereotyping of roles breed sexual harassment? And how do people deal with it? How should they deal with it?

Sometimes the senior crew treat the females in such a way that juniors are encouraged to be chauvinistic and treat women on board as second class citizens. A first officer recently left what he thought was his perfect job when he discovered how poorly the female crew were treated on board. “They were expected to wait on, serve and clear up after the male crew. They spoke to them like they were their personal slaves.” The point is, why should women on board be treated so diabolically? Would these men expect their wife, sister, or mum to wipe their backside?

Sadly the answer is probably yes…. And this first officer was berated and called names for standing up for the women. Yes, in 2017. Disappointing isn’t it?

A stewardess was up a ladder reaching up to clean light fittings when a senior crew member thought it was acceptable to slide his hand up her top, feel her stomach and comment how flat it was. On what planet is that ok? And who do you turn to when that’s your head of department? She said “I froze. I didn’t know what to do or say. I always thought if someone touched me inappropriately I’d slap them but when it actually happened I was so shocked I just couldn’t move.”

It’s amazing how some of these individuals get through life, let alone build a career, when they’re behaving in such an unacceptable way. Surprising still that no boyfriends, fathers or brothers have arrived to the yacht to give them a smack around the chops.

Probably because most cases of sexual harassment are never reported. Instead the girls leave, be it straight away (better) or at the end of the season with a massive dip in self esteem having tolerated this belittling and objectifying treatment for so long. And in some cases, being told it was their fault and they led the person on.

As victims know, often it’s the mental and emotional scarring that’s hardest to deal with. Being convinced that you were asking for it or deserved it. Especially when as often happens, the person you turn to tells you it’s your problem and you’re encouraging it rather than listening, helping and overcoming this problem together.

If you’re sexually harassed on board, be it verbally or physically you should be able to talk to someone in a senior position about it. Ideally you go to your head of department. Failing that, you talk to management. Failing that, you could try the owner. Most victims seem to feel that if they tell someone they’ll get the blame as the senior crew member is protected and they will be finishing their career in yachting. Sadly that often seems

to happen. But then it’s on their conscience that they did not address the matter and it could and probably will, happen to someone else after they leave. And if it’s not addressed, then how will it ever be stopped? And let’s face it, if this is your experience of this luxury industry would you want to stay on?

IT’S AMAZING HOW SOME OF THESE INDIVIDUALS GET THROUGH LIFE, LET ALONE BUILD A CAREER, WHEN THEY’RE BEHAVING IN SUCH AN UNACCEPTABLE WAY Look at Hollywood, how many women have been allegedly abused at the hands of Harvey Weinstein? And so many of us are asking “but why didn’t you tell anyone?!” Because, simply, they felt they would not be believed. How sad is that? That because a woman trusted a man in a senior position, she must be at fault?

Because she was wearing a short dress? Who cares what she was wearing? How is that even relevant? Victim shaming is rife, and with the keyboard cowboys on social media sights flexing their fingers it must be incredibly hard for any victims to prepare themselves mentally for the onslaught of blame and shame that will inevitably come.

There is a line between banter and sexual harassment which must be clear – it’s a very fuzzy division at best so sometimes it’s best not to even go there. Some people can take a bit of banter but many people can’t and they’re simply not used to it. Banter becomes bullying and could be construed as sexual harassment depending on what the subject is. Be professional, you are at work after all so why bring anything sexual into it? Would you in any other industry? Would you talk to your mum like that?

If the answer is no – then keep your mouth shut. The people who are most successful in yachting keep their personal life and professional life separate and behave in a respectable and professional manner at all times. Ok, so let your hair down on a night off but when you’re at work you do what you’re paid to do.

Often there are cultural differences to overcome within a multi national crew, in this case it’s even more important that the captain or management makes it very clear how crew interaction will work, what behaviours will and will not be tolerated. Using the excuse “that’s what women do where I’m from” is not good enough. If you want to work on an international yacht then you must adapt to this way of working or go home.

Perhaps it’s time the HELM (Human Element Leadership & Management) courses and even STCW PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibility) courses start addressing the fact that everyone should be treated with respect. If they’re not, they should be subject to disciplinary action. And anyone found guilty of sexual harassment should be fired. If this subject is addressed on day one, at the very start of everyone’s yachting career maybe it could make a difference and bring some of these people into the 21st century. Zero tolerance and that, is all.

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Developed as a tribute to one of the most iconic games ever the plan of the Table Pong Project is to bring back the same experiences you used to get when playing the digital version.

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THE PERFECT FOIL In their pursuit to replicate the cycling experience on water the team at Manta have created the world’s most advanced hydrofoil bike that allows you to plane across the water’s surface like never before.

With a 400W battery, carbon fibre foil and propeller the foil drastically reduces drag and aids in acceleration. €4,400 www.manta5.com

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A WINNING SERVICE Interior supply specialist, Gillian Weir, looks at providing an all round and uncompromised level of service for all your on board needs

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hether you are a busy chief stewardess in the height of the season, a discerning owner or a naval architect or designer, the right interior supply specialist company can make your life easier in every way. Gillian Weir has over twenty years specialised experience in supplying the finest bespoke tableware, linens and accessories to the world’s most luxurious superyachts, homes and aircraft.

Over the years they have had the honour of working on some of the most prestigious superyachts in the world. We look at the benefits of working with a specialist company for all of your interior supply needs.

Making your life easier every step of the way The right interior accessories supplier will do all they can to lighten your load. From the very first time you contact them to the delivery of your order, the experienced project managers at Gillian Weir will take care of your every need. From sourcing and advising on all aspects of the required products through to shipping to wherever you may be in the world, they are poised to help and support in any way they can.

Competitive and honest pricing At the end of the day, the very best service has to be accompanied by the very best pricing. With two decades in the industry, Gillian Weir has developed excellent longstanding relationships with their many suppliers and workshops, meaning they are able to offer highly competitive pricing to their valued clients.

A custom approach to bring your vision to life Whether your vision is a deco-inspired dream or the epitome of minimalism, it is vital to choose an interior supplier who can offer a completely custom approach. The in-house designers at Gillian Weir have the expertise and flair to bring your concept to life. They really do specialise in the ‘extra special’.

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THE RIGHT OPTION Oscar Brown highlights the important issues faced when looking at superyacht ownership structures

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he structure behind the ownership asset thatissues is achieved through owning Oscar brown highlights the important faced of a yacht and the process for the yacht separate to their personal when looking at superyacht ownership structures making that decision is one of estate. Yachts are by nature large,

advisable to entrust the running of the vessel to professionals.

the most important issues an owner faces when purchasing their new yacht. Choosing the right option can seem daunting; however the selection process, if done correctly, provides an opportunity to capitalise on the many benefits that ownership structures can bring. It is well worth taking the time and consideration to ensure that the best choice is made.

The choice of domicile for many yacht owning corporate entities tends to stay with maritime tradition rather than being based on assessments to elect a jurisdiction that meets the modern yacht owner’s requirements. One of the most common requirements of a jurisdiction is that of a stable environment, free from political unrest with a strong business background. This is why places such as the Isle of Man are popular for ownership. The corporate structure is well established, enterprising and robust.

Many outsiders to the yachting industry often see the use of corporate vehicles to own yachts as an attempt to mask the vessel or to obtain some sort of fiscal advantage. The reality is that the basis of the modern ownership structure could not be further from this; they offer many factors apart from privacy and financial benefit that need to be considered.

Whilst the choice to own a yacht through a company will be based on similar reasoning for both pleasure and commercial yachts, the form and jurisdiction that the structure will take will be different in many ways.

The main reason as to why many owners are advised to move towards corporate ownership rather than individual ownership is the protection of the

expensive, mobile assets and the scope for them running into issues is much greater than with a static property. As such the reputational risk to the owner can be significant; oil spills and other environmental damage sadly do happen and whilst the ownership structure is not in place to shirk responsibility, it can provide the owner a platform to rectify any issues without increased and often unnecessary scrutiny.

In addition, dealing with matters such as the above can be costly and time consuming and many clients would rather this be looked after by professional maritime advisors who are trained and experienced in resolving such issues.

Furthermore, insurance, VAT, bookkeeping/ accounting, registration and compliance matters are all inherently complex areas and are best handled by competent and qualified professionals.

Some owners choose to keep their asset registered as a private yacht and in this case the corporate structure is in place predominantly for reasons of privacy and security. In practice, with the exception of some VAT and registration requirements, the work done behind the scenes is broadly similar and it is still

When first engaging with a client we look at their particular requirements for the yacht before offering what we feel is the most appropriate option. Each client has different needs and each jurisdiction and structure will act differently in how these needs are met. We firmly believe that a yacht is an important investment for an owner and the little time spent considering the most appropriate course of action at the outset will ensure that the owner’s investment will operate at the most efficient, secure and optimum level possible.

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LEARNING CURVE IN AN EVER CHANGING INDUSTRY THE GROWING DEMAND FOR WELL TRAINED PROFESSIONAL CREW IS BEING MET HEAD ON BY THE TRAINING SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES THROUGHOUT THE YACHTING WORLD

nce upon a not very long time ago, you bought a boat and you sailed it, or you bought a boat and, dragged someone off the quayside and got them to sail it for you. Once upon a little bit more time ago, you were pressedganged onto a boat, usually inebriated, and told to raise the main gallant top sail and then “Go find yer bunk, chump”.

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Not any more: Years of sweaty hands, thumping hearts, stiffening inky fingers, and aching bums on wooden seats have passed since then as exam fever and fear has set in and been passed on down to the next set of eager ensigns.

The rules effecting the superyacht industry came around about thirty years ago. All new mandatory rules, regulations and training requirements are in response to improving health and safety onboard although at times it feels more like they’re devised to drag you under rather than keep you buoyant.

So where will the training end? Will it end?

Has it changed much? And what does the future look like?

A former Naval Commander of Royal Navy training vessel, HMS Mentor, John Wyborn is Training Director at Bluewater Yachting.

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He co-founded the business back in 1991.

He says, “When we started 27 years ago there wasn’t any training and since then things have changed massively.” Slowly the MCA increased the training requirements and the 1985 STCW Officer of the Watch and Master 500gt greatly extended them. More recently, the HELM (Human Element, Leadership and Management) is the greatest change. It was brought in as part of the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code (STCW 2010). “It’s a hugely popular course”, explains Wyborn, “These days, one of the most important issues is managing crew.”

Lars Lippuner, Head of Commercial Operations at Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, part of Southampton Solent University, sees an increasing intensity and challenge in the required training for superyacht crew. The School offers over 180 maritime courses and has simulator suites and a lake for use during simulated training exercises such as slow speed ship handling.

Joey Meen, Director of Training at the PYA agrees with Lippuner and adds that the mandatory training platforms and syllabi currently available are often out of date and irrelevant, not really meeting the needs

of the wide-ranging skill sets required for superyachts. This sector demands multi talented crew, so although some of the mandatory training does meet the core superyacht skills required it doesn’t really touch the sides when it comes to the hands-on job requirements.

Says Meen, “For the Interior department there have been huge changes in the last few years. With the birth of GUEST (the PYA’s Interior training and certification platform – Guidelines for Unified Excellence in Service Training), there has been a significant increase in good, relevant and fit for purpose training now available to this department.”

Seb Rouse is Director of Barcelona Watersports, based at OneOcean Port Vell Marina, Barcelona. The company was set up in 2013, to complement the UK established company Lagoon Watersports which has been providing RYA training, corporate and group events since 1994. For Rouse the most important recent development in training is the recognition that some crew on the larger superyachts don’t get the experience they need to progress their careers and can now use the route of the Coastal Yacht Master which requires less miles at sea, and gain restricted

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Officer of the Watch certification. The other noticeable change is the yachts themselves; they are developing as RYA centres in their own right for personal watercraft training: “This allows the crew, as RYA superyacht instructors, to deliver safety courses to guests. There’s a big increase in demand for becoming training instructors,” explains Rouse.

Airside, Senior Trainer Jonathan Mutch at Heli Riviera has witnessed a growing number of yachts being delivered with a helicopter capability. Heli Riviera, he says, has worked with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to accredit and deliver training that conforms with the highest standards of safety that the industry has grown to expect.

At Aigua Sea School based in Palma and Porto Adriano, Majorca, absolute beginners can train to competent crew, or potential Yachtmaster to Certificate of Competence.

For Linda Revill, Principal and Founder of the school, the greatest change she’s seen is the increased emphasis on electronic navigation to the point where the RYA invested in the development of a chart plotter to be used to support the training in their shore-based syllabus. Explains Revill, “Whilst the Yachtmaster syllabus still focuses heavily on radar, use of GPS and plotters, the introduction of AIS has made practical navigation easier and more time has been allocated within a practical examination to these elements.

The importance of stability knowledge has also come under scrutiny.”

Everyone agrees that safety is the element of training that has had the greatest degree of focus in recent years: For Joy Weston, Founder and Director of Crew Pacific it is vital that all crew have a very strong understanding about safety, being a professional crew-member and having fun at the same time. She says, “Knowing how to balance this out on a superyacht is very important, not only to the crew but also to the guests they are serving on board.”

Safety (or the lack of it) is a bugbear for Revill at Aigua, “The use of the kill cord still seems to be a battle, and why? There are accidents each year that are heavily covered in the press, yet fatal accidents still keep happening. The training we run for

Since 2006 Aigua Sea School has been providing maritime training in Mallorca.

The RYA training centre operates from two authorised locations, the capital Palma and the superyacht marina of Port Adriano. The school has become known as a centre of excellence for Yachtmaster training. With a current pass rate of over 92% in both disciplines, sail and motor, the school proves that quality of training is paramount in exam preparation. The school continually evolves and develops, for example providing free of charge theory classes as well as additional training days, within their Ocean courses, to include practical sextant training at sea.

For more details Tel: +34 871 230 373 or visit www.aiguaseaschool.com the personal watercraft and powerboating courses focuses on the safety and use of kill cord, throughout the course and we are quite baffled that anyone would take such a risk.” The school has tackled the use of drones, with a recent course that explored the options for Drone Defence, an important topic Revill believes.

Mutch at Heli Riviera has recognised an increasing need to educate Masters and Crew of the limitations of small noncommercially accredited flight decks. “It can be achieved,” he says, “by closer liaison and training through design, build and trials to maximise operational capability and flight safety without compromising either the aesthetic or the expectations of the owner.”

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As well as safety, a new specialist area of training that has developed in recent years is training for interior staff: a popular idea among crew, management and captains. “It’s still a work in progress,” says Wyborn, “and it will never become mandatory because it is not a safety issue, but we as an industry have professional standards and I like to think it will become mandatory because of what the industry expects.” Meen explains, “GUEST offers 17 course modules and it certainly meets the needs for on trend training in all areas within the interior department.”

Lippuner agrees and adds that training for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO) is increasing too. He’s a strong believer in offering young people as many options as possible that will last their entire career and so he is a fan of the Deck Cadet Foundation Degree programme and the Chief Mate (post Foundation) Degree route: He believes crew need career paths for their whole lives and this way they have an academic credential to take landside. New courses rolled out at Warsash this year include the three-year Superyacht Cadetship programme specifically tailored to the superyacht industry. In collaboration with sponsoring organisation, The Corporation of Trinity House and Chiltern Maritime, the superyacht cadetship programme is the first of its kind to issue a UK MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC). It follows the Merchant Navy three-year between deck officer foundation degree programme and consists of five phases, alternating academic studies at Warsash and time at sea to gain practical experience.

There will be a shift of emphasis towards electronics fears Revill and the skills of navigating on paper will decrease. “I fear that the emphasis will shift to the electronics and that the skills of navigating on paper charts will decrease. I often have to defend our teaching methods, by

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reminding everyone that when they turn on a GPS or plotter, the initial screen states that it is a secondary aid to navigation.”

At Crew Pacific where Joy Weston and her team offer training for elementary level Junior Stewardess and Junior Deckhand courses, 75% of the teaching is practical and takes place on board a superyacht which helps students learn more efficiently and effectively believes Weston. “They can see and get the feel of what it is like being a crew-member on a superyacht.”

That’s something that Wyborn wants to see implemented by the yachts through to senior level: Onboard crew training. He says, “We can’t do it all in classrooms and simulators – the other side of the coin training on board is not being done.” To help that change, MYBA and the PYA are going to introduce a digital training record book that will provide evidence that crew have completed practical exercises on board,

Coming in 2018, Heli Riviera introduces its brand new e-training course for helideck operations. Helideck operations are challenging and dangerous. A strong team is essential with safety being the numberone priority at all times. Our e-training programme, based on Heli Riviera’s MCA accredited training course, provides you with the vital training for helideck operations.

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Wyborn adds, “Simulation is going to have a much bigger input in training. The USA already use simulators at Master level certification, but, as yet there are no plans to do that here.” He adds that

BARCELONA WATERSPORTS Barcelona Watersports based in One Ocean Port Vell is perfectly positioned to serve your RYA training requirements. With 25 years experience and centres also based in the UK, they have a great team of instructors able to cover all manner of activities and toys onboard. As RYA centres they also offer the Yachtmaster in motor and sail, PW proficiency and instructor courses plus Powerboat and tender training.

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virtual reality will have a role in training too with manufacturers already seriously looking at the maritime industry. “I can see a lot of applications for this; on the bridge operations and their consequences, rule of the road training, on board virtual familiarisation for escape routes, fire alarms; the technology exists and the prices are dropping.”

Weston at Crew Pacific believes that an increase in the shipyard log books for new builds will raise the need for newly qualified junior crew and her company is developing an opportunity for ex superyacht crew to licence Crew Pacific’s superyacht courses throughout Australia and Oceania.

Seb Rouse at Barcelona Watersports thinks there is, and should be an increased concern for what lurks in the toy cupboard especially as the Captain’s liability increases he’ll want to make sure the toys are used safely. He says, “There isn’t really any official body that risk assesses the use of inflatable slides, powered surf boards and other personal watercraft that are so powerful nowadays and we see our main value as helping yachts to look at the toys they have and advising through our experience to make sure they offer a nice smooth safe operation, such as water ski boat towing, wake boarding. We help with tips to tweak operations to make it safer for everyone.”

With liability and litigation a constant threat to the Yacht’s Master and Operator, especially in light of a recent serious air accident on a private yacht, it is highly likely that operators of yacht based helicopter landing platforms will be obliged to have completed some form of structured and

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accredited training believes Mutch, “Heli Riviera has long anticipated this change and is proud to announce the development of interim, recurrent and introductory online e-Training to complement our current courses which are delivered by experienced, ex-Navy, yacht based helicopter pilots in current flying practice.”

What’s more, the increased popularity of expedition style yachts will introduce a new element to training, where bespoke hangar facilities for maintenance and storage will require additional consideration.

The training team at Heliriviera has experience operating in environments as diverse as the Gulf States and the Antarctic, all of which pose serious operational constraints on operations that can be incorporated into bespoke training for more adventurous yacht owners and their crew.

Looking to the future, Lippuner would like to see a re-think in training which has grown organically over the years with more and more courses piling up on each other: He says, “It costs £20,000-30,000 for a 3000 gt Yacht Master Certificate but there’s no academic training and it counts for nothing when you go back to work on land. I hope that changes.”

Meen too advocates a different way of learning, similar to the GUEST courses: blended learning methods that are heavy on the practical training, fieldtrips and activities, (as this is the actual environment we need to assess) with varying interactive assessment methods to meet the standards of assessment criteria within the programme.

Revill regrets a lack of enthusiasm among students that didn’t exist before, “People used to get excited about the Yachtmaster and dedicated energy and time to their studies. Now it’s seen as a necessary qualification for a deck hand role and often viewed as a ‘show up and get it’ certificate. I would like to see a greater understanding in the yachting industry of the RYA/MCA certificates of competence, and what that qualification actually means.

It is a command certificate and worthy of respect.” She bemoans a reluctance to follow the recommended stages of training.

For example, she believes it is better that candidates arrive for Yachtmaster training with a knowledge of theory to at least Day Skipper. “This is largely ignored,” she says, “and I am disappointed that many candidates don’t view the importance of that preparation. The Day Skipper training is a superb pre-cursor to Yachtmaster, and, in itself, a Skipper’s licence when commercially endorsed. Better to follow the advised route and build knowledge from a solid foundation than to jump in and hope not to sink!”

John Wyborn would also like to see a bit more enthusiasm beyond what candidates need to get the next job and to see students sign up for non-mandatory courses to help with career progression.

There’s a good chance that his wish might come true; As he says, the most popular courses are the hands-on practical training such as fire-fighting, efficient deckhand or HELM. Everyone enjoys ‘hands-on’ rather than hearing it second hand in a classroom – and it seems the sea change is heading in that very direction.

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With over 500 superyachts currently under construction around the world, undoubtedly, many of them will be helideck capable, if not for use - then for resale. Having a helideck aboard your superyacht has become something of a status symbol, no different from owning a Rolex or the latest Bentley. With super yacht design becoming more responsive to the market, those who work within the industry must strive to remain relevant in an ever-changing workplace.

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complete training, something that Heli Riviera has aimed to tackle.

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Once successfully completed, candidates will be issued with a certificate that provides the crew member and Captain with documented proof of introductory or recurrent training that can be stored in the Yacht’s training database.

Where time is tight and skill fade is an issue this product provides the perfect introduction to new crew members whilst retaining skills amongst those already qualified. The Captain is reassured that the Crew is ‘aviation aware’ and is able to plan ahead to welcome Heli Riviera’s training team to conduct live UK MCA accredited training when the Yacht’s programme permits. Safe in the knowledge that the issue of skill fade has been addressed.

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n reality the French authorities were attempting to ensure that the requirements of EU legislation and their obligations as a signatory (Member State) of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 were being met. However, as a consequence of the manner of the change, i.e. minimal, if any, consultation with industry expertise, the initial legislation if applied as documented will have a catastrophic effect on the French luxury yacht sector.

So why do I start an article about outsourcing payroll with my view of the French social security position? Quite simply because paying people is a complex issue when it is done correctly and not just making gross payments. One thing that the French authorities have succeeded in doing is igniting the debate about the payment of social security. A debate that I won’t necessarily go in to today but one that needs to be had.

The luxury yacht sector has existed for many years in splendid isolation from the majority of commercial shipping sectors and it took the introduction of MLC2006 to change this position, especially as yachts grow ever larger in size and demand more crew. MLC2006 was introduced for the protection of seafarers and the main thrust of this included the health and welfare of crew whilst they are onboard and also when leaving the industry through retirement or illness/injury etc. The legislation basically requires Member States to provide a social security system at least comparable to that available to shore based workers.

This is where the outsourced payroll provider is of great significance to the marine industry. In order to ensure that crew onboard a vessel are paid correctly in accordance with their SEA but also in accordance with any Flag State requirement, these figures

need to be calculated correctly and any payments, including statutory payments, made in a timely manner into the correct bank account(s) in the correct currency.

One must remember that every crew member is unique when it comes to their personal tax and social security position and the mechanisms for recording and dealing with this are often complex and often involve more than one jurisdiction being taken into account. For example at CESG Limited, we transact payments to over 5000 individuals each month in nine currencies paid into bank accounts in over 89 countries and make payments to tax, social security, pensions, savings plans, trades unions, medical plans etc. in addition to salaries , allotments and various other payments. It is quite complex but when you know what you are doing it appears to be straightforward to the outside world.

A good crew member will always make their job look easy however, as we all know, keeping the lights on, getting from A to B safely and on time, serving up the perfect dinner in perfect surroundings does not happen without a competence long earned over time. A competence that is continually developed and honed to perfection.

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CHASE AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CHASE BOATS ARE BEING PURCHASED DUE TO RESTRICTIONS IN TENDER GARAGE SPACE, AND WHEN IT COMES TO DIVERSITY, CHASE BOATS HAVE IT ALL

here cannot be many superyacht Captains who have not, at some time in their careers, wished they had a bigger tender or a chase boat. Those who never have, are perhaps in the enviable position of already having one, or are those who have set their sights somewhat higher, lusting after a shadow boat which is the same thing only larger and therefore ever more capacious.

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Increasing chase boats are being purchased by yachts suffering space restrictions on board either on deck or inside the garage.

Chase boats are vessels that do not live on the main yacht. They often have a dedicated crew of their own and can be towed, driven separately or berthed in a convenient location. They can be highly customised and luxuriously equipped with accommodation, dining, TV and AV. Josh Richardson of Superyacht Tenders and Toys says, “There is a vast array of choices available with both production models and custom build options on the market. Superyacht Tenders and Toys is able to assist with any enquiry having experience working on custom chase projects up to 22m.”

Before jumping to the conclusion that any chase boat will do the job, it’s important to choose the right vessel and take into account how you intend to transport it.

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weather, however, this is only an option if the tender has the right bow fittings and is fundamentally of the right design to be successfully towed.

Simon Billington is the Managing Director of Tendacentre, a specialist supplier of superyacht tenders and chase boats. He works with a wide range of manufacturers to develop new products and improve existing ones, ensuring that the needs of his customers are catered for. He says, “In order to avoid potential issues it is of great advantage if the chase boat has the range and sea keeping ability to follow under its own power when required. If it has accommodation, a crew member can even take it ahead to the next port to ensure that berthing arrangements are in place or wait behind to collect a late arriving guest or essential parts and provisions, even if this involves an overnight stay.”

Chase boats are generally between 9 and 15m long, with those at the smaller end being simply a larger version of the typical RIB’s that are already carried on board most yachts. The sea-keeping abilities of a good 9m RIB are significantly better than those of a 6 or 7m equivalent, so although a tender of this size would not normally provide a cabin, guests enjoy a softer and dryer ride in choppy conditions and longer distances can be covered safely.

Chase boats are usually required to be quick, comfortable and multifunctional, they perform in a multitude of rolls and

therefore need to be adaptable. They are increasingly used as a getaway for guests to hang out for the day at the beach, so the ability to perform a beach landing is considered a great feature, this has opened up the market to large catamarans which are ideal for the role with large deck space for loading of toys and even entertaining guests with large TVs, fully stocked bars and lounging areas.

Josh Richardson says the features that are most requested on chase tenders are “Maximum seating, shelter for guests, often with air-conditioned interior spaces and toilet facilities, depending on size, a berth for crew. Specific custom features include bike racks, Seabob storage, high end sound systems, retractable sound decks and speakers.” When it comes to diversity chase boats it seems have it all.

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he 38s offers the perfect marriage of performance and handling with the kind of finishing and extras one comes to expect from the Dutch builder. The deck offers an extensive foredeck area with wide cushioned seating in the U-shaped lounge area. The helmsman navigates from a digital dash which features Raymarine electronics and two Stidd helmsman seats with suspension under the Bimini, together with a fridge, enclosed electric toilet with wash basin and storage. There is also further seating behind the helm for guests to enjoy the smooth, solid and dry ride thanks to the spray-suppressing rails and flared bow design that keeps the cockpit high and dry. On board enjoyment is enhanced by the Fusion HiFi system with four amplifiers, six speakers, two woofers and Bluetooth connection. The 38s cruises at 28knts with a top speed of 32knts-47knts dependent on engine configuration; Volvo IPS 500 D-6370 2 x 370HP or IPS 600 D6-435 2 x 435HP. Side boarding and movement around the vessel is easy thanks to the large wrap around teak deck.

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he Wally One’s light but strong composite hull is powered by two Yanmar engines delivering 640 hp. The single level deck is the perfect platform for relaxing, watersports, diving expeditions and carrying guests and supplies onboard and ashore. The slender vertical forefoot, deep bulwarks and flared bow deliver a smooth ride even in the choppiest seas, and the topsides have been carefully shaped to maximize carrying capacity without sacrificing the narrow waterline beam needed for agile handling up to speeds of 42knts. Constructed with Composite GRP/carbon, the beauty of the versatile Wally One lies not only in her elegant lines, but also in her sophisticated performance and ease of use.

For more details Tel: +377 391 00093 or visit www.wally.com

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he ultimate in modern Chase Boat functionality, RAFNAR’s ‘Leiftur 1100 Cabin RIB’, or the ‘Leiftur 1100 Open SupportTender’, both offer the long sought after stability, speed, safety, and sea keeping required within the demands of chase boat operation. Whether closely supporting fast cutting edge racing machines on the extreme regatta sailing circuit, or serving as a chase support craft for a mothership superyacht engaged in adventure and exploration cruising, the ‘Leiftur 1100’ from RAFNAR provides a solid, safe, steady, and speedy platform on the water for support crews working under duress in challenging situations. The unique and patented ÖK Hull provides a displacement type motion and passage through the water at high speed above 40knts in moderate to large seas with very little bounce and slam, and allows support teams and camera personnel to go about their tasks with little fatigue after long hours at sea. Designed and built originally for search and rescue and coastguard duties in the challenging waters and temperatures of Iceland’s North Atlantic Ocean, the RAFNAR range is the perfect and rugged Chase Boat which is fit for purpose.

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red on simplicity, style and customer care, the VanDutch 40 epitomizes the ‘VanDutch Style’ known best for luxury cruising, although also considered a chase boat. Styled with large relaxing sun pads, a centralized, social deck environment, and stunning simplicity, the VanDutch 40 completes the super yacht experience. The VanDutch 40 is accustom to high powered guests, including Leonard Dicaprio, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mark Cuban, Tiesto and more of the world’s pop culture and business icons. Alongside its timeless aesthetics, the VanDutch 40 delivers the appropriate functionality to appease everyone from the principle Owner to the Captain and Crew. Easy port and starboard access are made possible by low running sides, and an open stern with low set transom promotes transient flow on and off board for water activities and ship to coast transit. A dry ride in the cockpit can be attested to the innovative Mulder designed hull, keeping the guests comfortable and dry while reaching a thrilling cruising speed of 36knts.

For more details Tel: +1 305 359 3947 or visit www.VanDutch.com

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he FJORD 36 MY TENDER is a development initiated from a Fjord 36 Open, build together with Patrick Banfield Allseas design and Marivent Yachts. It was born out of demands from bigger yachts, which are looking for a tender, which covers multiple usage for their customers and could be towed behind their Mega Yacht. This tender boasts a top speed of 41 knots helped by 2 x 260HP D4 DPA Volvo Penta engines as the standard option. It features an all exclusive and attractive design as well as a versatile layout. There are high topsides for

passenger safety and to avoid spray and a flush deck with ample lounge room in the stern and more in the bow with a retractable table to complete the picture, while the centrally placed console is conveniently shaded by a hardtop. Below deck is a double bed-cabin and electric WC. AIS identification, VHF radio, latest generation stereo equipment, and Volvo Penta Joystick for the IPS are all standard.

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Hand crafted in England, Wahoo supply bespoke semi and full custom performance tenders over 8.5 meters to some of the largest and most prestigious Superyachts afloat today.

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he Scorpion Silurian 1080 outboard model was introduced in 2016 and the inboard and water jet models will be available in 2018. The boat carries on the Scorpion abilities as a sea going vessel that is very suitable for being towed. Scorpions have been towed behind super yachts for over 10 years without any major problems. In 2014 Scorpion introduced a new tow system that is installed in the boat during the build. Scorpions are genuine sea boats rated Category B off shore, they are great fun to drive and are built for safety and comfort, not just speed. The Silurian 1080 is the largest currently available at 10.49m plus engines and has a beam of 3.25m and has been rated as the most stable boats in its class. They are built to the high standard expected of a Scorpion and each boat is built to order, in the Scorpion facility in Lymington, UK. For more details Tel: +44 (0)1590 677080 or visit www.scorpionribs.com

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mongst its range of RIBs and powerboats is the R7, the first Belgian RIB, designed and built by Bernico in Willebroek. A very fast and stable vessel that benefits from the hull of the Bernico powerboats. A classic layout with a large passenger bench and a central steering console. The vessel stands out because of the beautiful lines, accentuated by a unique sunbed with concave backrest on the front deck, and a spacious driver’s seat behind the steering console. The tubes of the R7 are made from Hypalon, have a diameter of 47 cm and include seven different air compartments. But the secret weapon of this

brand new rigid inflatable is the underwater hull, taken from the world-famous Bernico racing boats. Taking a closer look at the interior the sun bed is the most striking feature of the interior. It is simply delicious thanks to the hollow backrest, which means that passengers can enjoy the ride in complete comfort, all furniture is designed and executed by the specialists of Bernico Upholstery.

One other benefit is the presence of a swim platform, which is built next to the outboards on the port side.

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hat are the most popular questions posed by any Superyacht Captain or Owner when considering a new tender? Reliability, strength, ease of access, sea keeping, handling, dryness of the ride, comfort at speed, safety and ultimately, does it look good! Since its inception, Wahoo has been defined by these key points in the production of the most elegant and highly regarded performance RIBS in the marketplace today. With its DNA embedded within an offshore race winning hull design, Wahoo’s defining model has been the LXO Chase Boat, exhibiting precise handling and jaw dropping performance whilst catering for up to 14 guests to enjoy the experience in superior dry comfort for fast transits. An increasing demand for large chase tenders has meant that Wahoo Ribs has been selected by many discerning Superyachts, most recently the full range being hosted within an iconic new 110m, the most prestigious and largest participant in the recent Monaco Yacht Show.

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he 10m HOC 33P Tender can reach an impressive speed of 40knts, has a range of 280 NM and a fuel consumption of 1.35 l/nm at 28 knots (cruising speed). An innovative hull design with patented Petestep® technology provides a soft, quiet and stable ride with 50% less G-force and no slamming to ensure that owners and guests always arrive comfortable and dry after every journey, no matter the conditions.

An onboard experience unlike any other is awaiting guests and crew alike - the innovative, integrated and fully connected boat system introduces new and exciting ways to interact with the HOC 33P. Monitor navigation on the 29” display screen, control the boating functions via the steering wheel buttons, the 10” tablet or via the boat’s application on smart devices; use the remote monitoring and management from the mothership, drop anchor from the tender captain’s smart watch or use the bow and stern thrusters from the tablet, the possibilities are endless to enhance your chase boat experience..

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ost people, when charged with naming a few nations that sit at the forefront of global surfing, would normally plump for the likes of Australia and North America. But despite the sometimes cooler climates on offer in Europe, our home continent has recently become a hotbed for ambitious surfers hoping to make their mark in the industry and Justine Dupont, born and raised in the largely sedate surrounds of south-western France, the Bay of Biscay to be precise, may well be the most exciting prospect in French surfing, if not globally.

Having initially made her name as a finalist in the Longboard World Championships at the age of just 15, Dupont went on to finish third on the world tour. In recent years, however, she’s switched her focus to taking on bigger and bigger waves and, by extension, aims to elevate herself to be the best in the business.

“It’s great to see competition on a French level,” she begins. “I think you only ever really know who are you in yourself when you have the opportunity to test yourself against someone else, and I’ve never been afraid of the competition.

“In fact, it would be fair to say we are all very supportive of each other. Yes, we want to beat each other, but we also want each other to succeed and achieve our goals. That way, we all win.

“And you look at the French surfers at the moment – Marie [Dejean], Lee Ann [Curren]and Pauline [Ado] are all doing very special things, and I am proud of them!”

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THE VERSATILE JUSTINE DUPONT IS MAKING BIG WAVES IN THE WORLD OF FEMALE SURFING...AND BEYOND

Of course, you might suppose it’s easy to be proud when, more than anyone else, you are paving the way in your field, and that’s certainly what Dupont is doing.

Last year, she obtained the title of Vice World Champion in the big waves surfing division at Peahi, and in 2017 she was crowned ISA World Team Surfing Champion.

When you also consider her achievement of breaking the women’s record for biggest wave surfed globally on multiple occasions, you begin to understand the excitement surrounding Dupont’s rapid rise to the top of the game.

What makes this ascent even more incredible, however, is the surfer’s admission that she wasn’t always comfortable with the kinds of waves that she now tackles on a regular basis.

“Of course there was a real fear at first,” she says. “But I think that was very healthy, because without fear your perspective is

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OF COURSE, YOU MIGHT SUPPOSE IT’S EASY TO BE PROUD WHEN, MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE, YOU ARE PAVING THE WAY IN YOUR FIELD

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MY PROCESS WAS TO TEST MYSELF OUT WITH GRADUALLY GREATER WAVES, AND TO TAKE ON MORE TESTING CONDITIONS. NOW I LOVE IT, AND I AM LOOKING TO TACKLE AS MANY BIG SWELLS AS I CAN clouded and your limitations will be revealed in perhaps the most brutal way. “When you take on the ocean the very first thing you must do is respect it,” she offers, “and the ultimate respect is through a healthy fear for what she holds.”

The Red Bull ambassador continues: “Although I was fearful, I knew it wasn’t a situation I was going to tolerate, because if I let that fear stay inside me then my performances would be as a result of negativity, not in spite of it.”

“My process then was to test myself out with gradually greater waves, and to take on more testing conditions. Now I love it, and am looking to tackle as many big swells as I can. Every big wave session leaves you with different memories, and I love the vibes in the line-up. People look out for each other, and are genuinely interested in seeing people do well. I am happy when I see someone catch a bomb, and it’s the same feeling when I catch a good wave too!”

Although extreme ocean-going seems to run in her bloodline – her father and brother are both keen surfers – Dupont’s natural proclivity towards the sport hasn’t been the cause or justification for an egotistical streak. Instead, despite her recent myriad

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achievements, Dupont is fully aware that she is still ‘training’, and says that a key factor for improving in big wave surfing is to never consider yourself the finished article.

“The biggest change this year was my apnea training,” she told EQ. “I train with the Biarritz Chasse Ocean Club. It’s brilliant.

I can feel the progression from session to session. I think I can improve everything. You can always improve your apnea, technique, experience, everything.”

And as with any seasoned surfer, Dupont is quick to admit that there have been times where even someone as skilled as she has been caught off guard by the enormous power of the ocean.

“I’ve come off second best just like everyone else,” she laughs. “Probably my worst experience was a burst ear drum that I encountered in Hawaii. It was a relatively light fall, but the angle I was at really took me by surprise and I was very disorientated.

That sort of thing happens, to everyone, and you just have to learn from the experience.”

Now, Dupont has another challenge in mind, and an even bigger stage upon which to compete. With the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo being the first to incorporate surfing as

a competitive sport, Dupont will be a key figure in the French women’s team’s push for the first available Olympic title.

With such an enormous audience watching though, Dupont is dedicated to making sure her ability to cope with the eyes of the world upon her can match her undeniable proficiency on the waves.

“Mental preparation is a big thing for me and I now feel I can approach any challenge with a sense of positivity and calm,” she says. “That has come about over time, but when you are a pro surfer and the margins are so fine, it’s essential you are focused and balanced, otherwise the whole thing can unravel.”

“I am working on various strategies and really going out there with a strict plan of action.”

But even Dupont knows preparation, whilst crucial to competing for world titles and the like, is only part of what it takes to become a successful shredder who can cope with anything the ocean throws at them.

“As I said before, it all begins with respect, and I know I have that… for myself, for my competitors, but mostly, for the ocean.”

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PERFECT LINES Jan-Pieter Botman from Chafe-Pro Europe and More Marine on how to protect your ropes against the problem of chafe abrasion

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ooring lines are one of the first items that owners or guests see when arriving at a yacht.

Well-kept lines show that the crew takes care of the yacht and are serious about their job.

It is hard to estimate a mooring line’s lifespan due to many different factors.

However, the main reason for changing to new mooring lines are because of chafe abrasion. If the proper attention is not given, a line could break and damage the yacht.

All models are made of a nylon/cordura mixture with a proprietary weaving construction. This ensures maximum chafe protection compared to standard cloth materials More and more superyachts are using chafe protection to extend the life of their ropes. In addition to extending the life of their cordage, they are also saving lots of money by not having to replace their lines as frequently. Proper chafe gear will keep the mooring lines in good esthetical appearance while at the same time protecting one’s investment and enhancing the overall look of the yacht when moored.

Abrasion of ropes can occur in several ways. One such method is caused by abrasion on rough edges or surfaces such as a bollard or concrete dock. Very little movement of the rope is needed in order to damage the rope dramatically.

Another way of damaging ropes is a combination of heat and movement. At the fairleads of the yachts the mooring lines generally take a sharp angle.

Although the Stainless Steel fairleads are polished and rounded, when the lines are loaded up and under tension, the internal temperature rises causing the rope to become damaged that could lead to accidents.

To replace damaged leather in the eyesplices there is a specific HB-Eye model available which is very flexible and can be opened/closed with Velcro.

Protecting ropes is one thing, while protecting the yacht’s finish is another.

Chafe-Pro line protection is specifically produced to protect rope from many types of abrasion and comes in various models. All models are made of a nylon and cordura mixture with a proprietary weaving construction. This ensures maximum chafe protection compared to standard cloth materials.

Chafe-Pro products can be mounted afterwards using the open Velcro models. These are great to protect the ropes at bollards or fairleads. The SL tubular sleeve series can be used in the eysplices during the splicing procedure.

For protection of the yacht’s finish paint/gelcoat or teak, Chafe-Pro offers softer line covers. These sheep-skin covers gentle on the finish and are often used for fenderlines or stern lines.

Chafe-Pro uses a proprietary tanning and dye process for the black sheep skins which locks the color in so that it will not bleed.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)172 506 820 or visit www. chafe-pro.eu Mooring line in Genova after a storm without protection

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IT’S ALL GO The life changing consequences of the devastating hurricanes that swept through the Caribbean Islands recently, have, in many cases, strengthened islanders’ passion to re-build the world class regatta circuit once again Words: Sue Pelling

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hile there is no doubt life will never be quite the same again in many parts of the Caribbean following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the strength and determination seen in people to re-build the islands most affected over the last few months has been extraordinary.

Barbuda and Dominica were two of the worst hit islands, as were the St Maarten, and the British Virgin Islands. Virgin Gorda and its jewel in the crown, Bitter End Yacht Club, were destroyed and, although huge efforts are underway to rebuild the beautiful resort, it will undoubtedly be a long process.

As merciless and callous as it may seem to even think about running a regatta while all around there is turmoil with families struggling to survive, there is no doubt that helping to reinstate island life by opening the doors for ‘business as usual’ is one of the most positive ways forward. This will

ensure the Caribbean economies continue to receive much needed support and income throughout the regatta season, and also help the Caribbean maintain its status as a world-class holiday destination.

The passion seen by those involved in helping to rejuvenate the thriving Caribbean regatta circuit, which runs from January to late April, has also been truly humbling and it is through their kindness and inspiration that there is now a plan in place for racing to take place.

Kathy Lammers, President of the Caribbean Sailing Association commented, “We are working hard to ensure that the Caribbean sailing season will carry on as normal. We look forward to welcoming sailors from all over the world as usual this season.”

For those considering heading to the Caribbean to participate or spectate, here’s an update on the regatta circuit status.

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Barbados Sailing Week When 16-24 January 2018 Where Barbados Cruising Club, Pebbles Beach, near Bridgetown Hosted by Barbados Cruising Club in association with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc and Mount Gay, this regatta marks the start of the Caribbean race season. As well as the three-day Coastal Series, one of the biggest attractions, particularly for high profile racers, is the 60nm Mount Gay Round Barbados Race where it is possible for teams to win their skippers’ weight in Mount Gay Rum if they break any of the 14 records.

Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week When 29 January – 3 February Where Two marina venues on Grenada (TBC) Spice Island as it is known, also escaped hurricane impact, which means it will run as usual, following on in quick succession after the Mount Gay Round Barbados Regatta.

The courses take advantage of the calmer waters on the west coast and the more challenging waters on the south coast with a variety of classes to accommodate a wide range of yachts.

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RORC Caribbean 600 When 19-23 February Where Starts and finishes in Antigua Antigua was one of the few islands in the Leeward Islands chain to escape major damage after the passing of hurricanes Irma to the north and Maria to the south, which means business as usual also for events in Antigua, including the 10th anniversary of the RORC Caribbean 600 – a 600nm race around 11 Caribbean islands.

St Maarten Heineken Regatta When 1 – 4 March Where Sint Maarten Yacht Club, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten Despite being totally smashed by Hurricane Irma on 6 September, plans to run St Maarten’s Heineken Regatta are going full steam ahead thanks to the incredible determination of those involved in the running of the regatta. A fund-raising campaign is in place to help re-build the yacht club and sailing school but in the meantime organisers are keen to welcome all classes for four days of exciting racing commencing with the Gill Commodore’s Cup. St Thomas International Regatta When 23-25 March Where St Thomas Yacht Club, Cowpet Bay, US Virgin Islands Despite hurricane damage to St Thomas Yacht Club this regatta, now in its 45th year, will also go ahead with a four-day race schedule including the 21nm Round the Rocks Race.

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BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival When 26 March – 1 April Where Tortola, British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands, among the worst hit by hurricanes, is preparing to host the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival sponsored by Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. Regatta Director, Judy Petz said, “It might look a little different, but we’ll still be putting on a great regatta and we want sailors to know they can plan to come back and race in 2018.” One of the key attractions, new for 2018, is the Full Moon Race on 27 March. Starting with the Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup, sailors will continue, under a full moon,

to circumnavigate a 165-nautical mile race around 64 outlying islands.

Antigua Sailing Week – Antigua Yacht Club When 28 April – 4 May Where Antigua Yacht Club, Falmouth Harbour Because Antigua was one of the few islands to escape major damage after the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria, it is business as usual for Antigua Sailing Week. Now in its 51st year, this is considered be one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious regattas attracting teams from all around the world for six days of intense coastal racing including the opening Peters & May Round Antigua Race.

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STAY IN CHARGE David Allen of Mallorca Batteries looks at how simple maintenance plans and accurate capacity testing can help avoid premature battery failure

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s another year starts some of you will have been faced once again with battery issues. These can range from straightforward ‘end of life’ to ‘catastrophic failure’.

So, what should you be doing to try and prevent this happening again and avoid that awkward conversation with the Owner, Captain or guests on board.

Firstly, have your batteries accurately tested once a year. The days have gone when we used a hydrometer, voltmeter and a drop tester. We now have some very accurate equipment available to test all types of batteries fitted for different applications.

Testing can be carried out on board with a full discharge test taking approximately 6hrs or a conductance test takes about 10 minutes.

Engine start batteries which are not normally required to deep cycle, can be tested with a good quality conductance tester.

This test uses the batteries rated cranking capacity. The test is 80-90% accurate. However, you will need someone who understands batteries to interpret the results. I have tested batteries which, with only 40-50% of their AH rating can still show approximately 90% of their rated cranking capacity which show as ‘GOOD BATTERY’. A final decision is made using at least three factors, including your test result, physical condition and battery temperature usually form an accurate result.

The most accurate test is a controlled discharge test. Good quality batteries will have their discharge rates published on the manufacturers website. We use a load bank and individual cell monitoring to show the exact condition of the bank and where the possible problems lie.

Clockwise from left: Battery discharge test, Sulphated Terminal, Overcharged and swollen battery

Once the results are in, its time to choose the replacement.

Before going any further, you should consider the application and establish exactly what type of battery you require, as there are big differences between the battery types and the way in which they will perform in different applications. It is not enough to just replace a battery with the previous type fitted as this could be the start of repeating the same cycle that may have led to the initial failure.

Probably the most important of all is regular battery maintenance.

Is anyone checking the batteries and charging system on a regular basis? A battery is only part of a system but the battery is what will fail if there is an issue with the system. It’s a fact, most catastrophic failures are due to poor maintenance. Where no one has noticed the charger running a constant high output, and batteries in turn are left overcharging. This in some batteries leads to ‘gassing’, where they produce hydrogen sulphide gas, which is very poisonous (fatal at 100 ppm) and highly flammable.

All batteries should be checked on a regular basis for signs of failure. Look for physical signs, i.e. crystalline deposits on the terminals? Liquid condensing within the box, sides bulging, warm or even hot batteries and smells (like rotten eggs). A combination of these factors is normally due to either the battery failing or an issue with the charging system. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a maintenance free battery. However, help is at hand, develop a simple maintenance plan and contact a professional for all your battery advice.

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Caribbean Treasures WHILST CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN THIS SEASON VISIT ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE FULL SERVICE MARINAS AND SAMPLE SOME GREAT HOSPITATLITY

Atlantis Marina, Paradise Island BAHAMAS

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Max draft 3.66m

No. of berths 63

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Max length 49m

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tlantis Marina offers a full resort experience, ranging from celebrity chef dining to casino access, marine life interactions, and the resort’s 141-acre waterscape.

Featuring 62 slips for vessels, ranging in size from 50 feet to 240 feet in length, the Marina is complete with its own 100-foot channel into Nassau Harbour. Marina amenities and services include; Full resort access including beaches, Aquaventure waterscape & casino, 24-hour staffed security plus, crew lounge. Directly adjacent to the Atlantis Marina, guests are also able to experience Marina Village, a 65,000 square foot Bahamian-style marketplace with superlative dining and world-class shopping.

This charming and vibrant bazaar features 20 retail shops, distinct culinary offerings including outposts of authentic Bahamian restaurants, and local entertainment.

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Port Louis Marina GRENADA

12°02.7’N/61°45.4’W

Max draft 6.25m

No. of berths 38

VHF 14

Max length 90m

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weeping ocean views, powder-soft white sand beaches and an exclusively secluded location, Port Louis Marina ticks all of the boxes for your next Caribbean adventure. Owned and managed by Camper & Nicholson’s Marinas, Port Louis Marina is the perfect yacht destination for Grenada and the southern Caribbean, open

throughout the year. The ‘Spice Isle’ of the Caribbean, Grenada lulls you into a tropical embrace of rain forests, reefs and complete romance. Just twenty-one miles long, this Caribbean gem 12 degrees north of the equator is blessed with rich history, cooling trade winds and Grenadians whose gracious warmth shines through in its music, dance and cherished traditions. Overlooking the historic capital St Georges and designed to reflect the traditional Creole architecture, the Marina has transformed Grenada’s yachting facilities. Grenada the “Spice Island” and the Grenadines offer an unspoilt cruising destination. On the southern boundary of the hurricane belt, it is a popular destination for yachts and superyachts alike. Designed to reflect the traditional Creole architecture, Port Louis Marina has transformed Grenada’s yachting facilities.

Errol Flynn Marina & Boatyard JAMAICA

18°10.8’N/76°27.2’W

Max draft 6.28m

No. of berths 26

VHF 16/68

Max length 107m

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he Errol Flynn Marina & Boatyard is located on the northeast coast of Jamaica. The facility encompasses the entire West Harbour and features a marina complex, boatyard and cruise ship terminal. The marina has 32 fixed dockage slips and 25 mooring balls while the boatyard is equipped with a 100 tonne travel-lift machine and a fuel facility. There is also a giga-dock which can accommodate the largest yacht in the world and boutique cruise ships up to 665 feet in length with draught of 26 feet. Security and privacy are vital to clients and hence the marina is equipped with 24- hour manned security along with cameras and electronic access dock gate and bathrooms. Visitors may reach the town centre by walking for a mere 3 minutes for services such as ATMs, farmer’s market, bakery, hardware stores and supermarkets. There are numerous activities to occupy ones’ attention while in Port Antonio including rafting & hiking or bicycling in the Blue Mountains.

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Romora Bay Resort & Marina BAHAMAS

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No. of berths 40

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Max length 58m

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he luxurious Romora Bay Resort and Marina blends timeless Bahamian ambience with world class service standards to create a resort and marina destination unlike any other. Dock at one of the

slips and experience the seamless transition from sea to land. There is a full crew dedicated to the marina guests, and the facility continues to add new amenities as the resort grows. The dedicated team will make sure owners, guests, crew and vessel are all taken care of whilst you enjoy the Bahamian delights the island has to offer. Fronting an ocean of exquisite turquoise waters, surrounded by lush landscaping, Romora’s full service marina caters to both sport fish and megayachts’ clientele. Slips can accommodate vessels up to 190 feet in length. The resort is situated on five acres of prime harbour front property and features 20 deluxe guest rooms and villas with ocean views, two fine dining restaurants, 2 bars, infinity pool, gym, tennis courts and more.

Marina Casa de Campo DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 18°23.47’N/68°5415’W

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No. of berths 106

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Max length 76m

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arina Casa de Campo is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic with an amazing 7,000-acre hotel, resort and a safe private residential community, and delivers acomplete luxury experience for its visitors. Luxury service and genuine Dominican hospitality blends to create a unique world class facility with the Marina sat in the midst of it all. The marina is fully equipped with unsurpassed modern amenities; the area expands over more than 90,000m² and holds 350 slips ranging from 30 to 250ft for private & transient yachts. Single and three phase power supply (110-220-440 volts), Complementary WIFI, water, two fuel stations, a complete shipyard with a travel lift for vessels up to 120 tons, on-site heliport and international airport only 10 minutes away. Facilities include; onsite customs & immigration, mooring assistance, exclusive yacht club entrance, 4 golf courses, polo, 60 boutique shops, restaurants, supermarket & 24 hour security.

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BETTER CONNECTED THE PROLIFERATION OF ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND THE NEED FOR INCREASED DATA SPEED ARE THE NEW DRIVING FORCES PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF VSAT INNOVATION

here are very few people in the marine industry that would argue that the VSAT market is growing very quickly indeed. Estimates vary but many experts are predicting that the market is going to double or triple by 2020. Consolidation among the big players to form VSAT super groups means competition is accelerating innovation and creating more value for ever more sophisticated and demanding customers.

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Marlink first acquired Telemar and then it swallowed the Majorca based superyacht satellite service provider, OmniAccess and most recently it has acquired Radio Holland’s connectivity business and the business of Livewire Connections. The new combined group is the worldwide leader in maritime VSAT services, generating close to $500 million revenues, employing about 1000 people and operating a global infrastructure, supporting an install base of more than 4000 VSAT vessels 300 of them are superyachts.

While leveraging the Marlink Group capabilities, OmniAccess will remain a stand-alone company.

Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink has had a focus on the superyacht market for over a decade, working with some of the best known service providers to the yachting market and delivering services direct to yachts ourselves. He said, “Towards the end of 2017 we expanded our work further, by embarking on an extensive growth and acquisition strategy

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in the market.” OmniAccess is an ideal fit for the Marlink Group and our superyacht customers.

NSSLGlobal Technologies AS, a fully owned subsidiary of NSSLGlobal Ltd, has through acquisition, taken full ownership of SatLink’s VSAT modem and Hub product families as well as retaining the SatLink’s software engineering team.

This means NSSLGlobal will now control and drive forward SatLink’s next-generation product, and will focus significant engineering R&D towards the ongoing needs of superyachts with the full flexibility and control to quickly adapt as those needs evolve.

Sally-Anne Ray, Group CEO of NSSLGlobal comments: “SatLink has been a key strategic partner of ours for over a decade, and its products already form part of the core technology underpinning our fully owned and controlled VSAT network.”

They are not alone in the field of consolidation. Speedcast has enjoyed a healthy appetite for acquisitions and mergers and the MTN brand, which pioneered the first connections from yachts via satellite to the global internet infrastructure in 2003 has been rebranded as Priva. MTN began in 1980 and installed the first satellite links on board a yacht in 2003. MTN was first acquired

by EMC in 2015, and then EMC was acquired by Global Eagle in 2016. “We have been the leader in yacht communications for years, and since we are now part of a larger global company,

we are bringing that strength to the market and connecting VIP individuals in innovative ways with enriched service and entertainment options,” said Ole Sivertsen, Global Eagle Senior Vice President of Maritime.

These mergers and acquisitions mean there are fewer providers of VSAT than there were just two years ago. Martyn Wingrove Editor of Marine Electronics & Communications believes such moves, “Restrict owners’ options for broadband communications at a time when the number of maritime VSAT units are rapidly increasing. But, he adds, “It also provides opportunities for the smaller players to gain market share.”

As competition heats up it not only drives prices down it also drives greater research effort into building better equipment capable of handling greater speeds and larger capacity.

FLEXIBILITY The superyacht sector has a very high demand for bandwidth and quality of service, which does indeed push the boundaries of new product design. High Speed Zones services have been developed specifically to provide more bandwidth for superyachts as and when needed. These are specific areas of the Mediterranean and Caribbean where yachts can increase their bandwidth temporarily on request, without having to change the hardware configuration on board. They provide flexibility for upgrades to meet higher bandwidth demand during peak yachting periods.

The ability to massively increase connectivity speeds for temporary periods, i.e. when an owner and their guests are on board, ensures high end communication facilities for entertainment and work applications. With such high throughput, High Speed Zones enable a wide range of new applications, including the

SEACOM SeaCom was founded in 2007 by its principal engineer Peter Taranis, a professional engineer with over 35 years of technical and operational experience in marine electronics, superyacht and commercial shipping industries. SeaCom provide the best manufacturing brands of satellite systems, signal distribution and networks along with 24/7 support. As the company continue to expand their services, SeaCom remains committed to delivering the latest technologies for maritime turn-key solutions. Their qualified staff can support every aspect of a project, even at a moment’s notice when emergencies arise.

For more details: +30 6972 146 801, +30 6945 444 822 or visit www.seacom.gr use of streaming services such as Netflix and fast internet connectivity available for all guests on board at the same time.

Marlink now a player in all maritime verticals, is at the forefront of developing new technologies and solutions together with its partners. Tore Morten Olsen says, “As new satellite systems in different orbits becomes available (LEO, MEO, GEO), we will work with the satellite operators to secure the best possible value proposition to the Yachting market.” Antoine Perry, SeaSatCom founder and director, has been involved with yachting and the maritime telecommunication market for more than 12 years.

His company supplies communication packages to over 200 superyachts. He says, “We were the first to introduce the onestop-shop concept and focus on ‘Internet always on’ like at home or office via satellite and/or cellular technologies. On the service provider side, things are also moving, slower, and while some companies have disappeared, I predict that in the next years, more will concentrate on merger and acquisition to become ever

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larger as value added services will be more differentiating and important than the simple internet connection which requires a minimum in size for service providers.

Antoine Perry says, “Prices in the VSAT market are dropping, you can now get VSAT connectivity for less than 1000€/month. But as always people are selling things they do not really understand and as it is a very complex world, clients get to hear things they do not understand like contention ratio, CIR vs MIR, speed, and they simply do not understand what the salesmen are talking of. There is a lack of education in the industry. I see it every day when I discuss with captains or owners and the fact that I use layman’s terms changes the paradigm considerably. Clients want to talk about more coverage, higher speeds to match the same quality they experience at home or in their office they want to use the same services and they want to hear familiar names such as Sky Sports and Netflix. What they don’t want to hear is that KA band is still available, while the KU has moved to HTS. What does it mean to a client when you say C band is still available, and aggregation of bandwidth is available using SD WAN when only experts truly understand what this really means? What is for example; Committed Information Rate (CIR) or shared contention? What do people mean when they talk about delivering end-to-end solutions and error responsibility?

These are all nonsense terms unless they are fully explained to those who need to know.”

COMMITTED INFORMATION RATE “If ever there is an area where a captain or an owner can become confused or misled it is the issue of Committed Information Rate or CIR. So let me try to explain this,” says David Savage the Executive Group Chairman of Excelerate Technology. “VSAT is normally provided on some sort of monthly tariff which shows a monthly price set against a VSAT rate of speed so X Euros for say 1024 Kbps download speed x 512 Kbps upload speed.

1024 Kbps is often described as 1Mb (Meg) and 512Kbps as half a Mb etc. The pricing will also be determined by the number of customers sharing this bandwidth or not and customers will normally have a choice between tariffs where it is possible not to share this bandwidth at all which is called uncontended or normally for economic reasons they can choose a tariff which has a lower monthly cost but this does mean sharing it with a number of other customers and this is called contended. It is

important to know with a contended service how many customers are potentially sharing the service with you and you should stay well clear of suppliers who can’t tell you, demonstrate to you or guarantee this because the maths are quite simple. In the service I’ve used for illustration here if it is uncontended, that is exclusive to you, then the CIR must be 1024 Kbps down and 512 Kbps up, yes? But if eight customers are sharing this level of service then the CIR per customer should be 128 Kbps down and 64 Kbps up. It is imperative then that a captain or owner fully understands the onboard bandwidth requirements so that VSAT CIR can be matched to the requirements of onboard users, devices and applications. Remember though that the CIR is the minimum and with a shared or contended service much higher speeds up to the tariff headline speed is possible depending on what the other users sharing that capacity are doing.”

David Savage continues, “Another reason for understanding CIR within the context of what your provider is offering is that it will help you choose the times when a contended service might actually be better than a more expensive uncontended service.

This is particularly important at times when a yacht may have charter guests joining the yacht who want faster VSAT speeds for short durations. We certainly offer this type of concierge type flexibility at no penalty but I can’t say how many other suppliers can or do.”

Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink says, “Committed Information Rate is something we offer to anyone who needs it which ensures you will always receive the data speed equivalent to your CIR value. Contention ratio explains how many share a certain amount of bandwidth on a network. This means the more who share a network, the less each of them get of the total available bandwidth.” He adds, “Our focus is to make things as clear and predictable as possible for our customers. This is why we provide each customer with a Service Level Agreement stipulating exactly what is our responsibility and what we guarantee the customer of uptime. To keep our promises we do focus strongly on end to end solutions where we offer a managed service to the customer. This means we partly or as a whole take over the connectivity and IT responsibility. This allows the customer to focus on ensuring the owner and guests have the communication structure they want and we focus on making sure connectivity and IT always work.”

COBHAM SATCOM In 2017 Cobham SATCOM revealed an innovative new solution that can significantly reduce the cost and simplify the installation and management of Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) networks using multiple Ka-Band antennas. Multiple antennas are frequently used on board to overcome link losses caused by satellite blocking from the yacht structure or other deck equipment. Compatible with Cobham SATCOM’s technology-leading SAILOR 100 GX systems, the solution has already received Inmarsat type approval for use with the Inmarsat GX satellite systems. The solution helps to enable higher uptime and quality of service.

For more details Tel: +45 3955 8800 or visit www.cobham.com

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FLAT IS FLAT Suddenly flat panel antennae seem to dominate the headlines in yachting magazines. E3 based in Spain with offices in other countries around the Mediterranean concluded a series of sea trails using the motor yacht White Rose of Drachs while sailing yacht tests were undertaken on board The Maltese Falcon. The Captains of both yachts expressed their satisfaction with the hardware and in the case of White Rose of Drachs the Captain has committed the yacht to loosing 5 tons of domes and replacing them with Kymeta panels.

Are flat panel antennae’s next new thing, or a flash in the pan phenomena that will quickly pass into VSAT history?” Antoine Perry, points out that flat panels are not a new idea. They have, he says, “Existed in the aviation industry for many years, and the technology has been used effectively on trains and heavy road haulage vehicles. He adds, “What is new is their application to maritime industry and we shall have to wait and see if they catch on.” David Savage, says his firm has been looking at flat panel technology in its core government markets for at least 12 years but have never found a flat panel solution that anyone outside of the military could cost justify either in terms of capital cost or bandwidth costs. He says, “At the moment whilst the technology has moved on the drawbacks against the alternatives have not. He admits that, “One day flat panel technology will touch everything in our lives. Truly autonomous transport” He adds, “Cannot be achieved unless that transport has continuous guaranteed connectivity which cannot be delivered by 4G alone and so small 20CM flat panel antennas thinner than an iPhone will be invisibly embedded into the roofs of our cars connected to new satellite constellations covering the entire globe with near vertical look angles and seamless handoffs to adjacent beams as the vehicle travels from Seattle to San Francisco but that time is not now.”

Tore Morten Olsen, at Marlink says, “While the technology is interesting for specific areas of use, the current industry standard stabilised maritime antennas are the best way to meet the

PRIVA PRIVA customises communications and content technology solutions to ultra high-net-worth individuals in remote locations.

Whether it’s network management, content and live TV, video calling, or minimizing satellite latency, PRIVA’s products and services are engineered to focus on the end-user quality of experience. In addition, PRIVA clients benefit from Technical Concierge Centres with specially trained technicians, solely dedicated to the special demands of PRIVA’s VIP clientele. A boutique-style company backed by a big corporation, PRIVA will continue to expand it’s yacht services division and develop new products to serve the maritime segment.

For more details Tel: +1 954.538.4000 or visit www.priva.vip

specific challenges of delivering a reliable connection at sea. We think flat panel antennas will start to appear in regular service, but don’t see them taking over from radomes, at least with the current generation of flat panel technology. There are some interesting technologies on the horizon, and we will assess, test and bring them to market when the quality and performance is at the level required to meet the demands of the clients in the Yachting market.”

It seems however that when it comes to flat panels there is a Cassette tape versus CD Rom music storage argument going on. Experts we have spoken to suggest that only one of the two technologies is going to survive into the future. No one it seems is prepared to say which system will be the ultimate winner.

Kymeta uses Pixal Technology and Phasor is part of a wave of new antennas that will come to market in 2018. The mTenna ASM used by Kymeta has 30,000 individual elements that act collectively as ‘pixels’ to create a holographic beam. By changing the pattern, the antenna can be pointed in different directions with no moving parts. Protected by nearly 200 international patents, it means you will not see another metamaterials-based flat panel antenna on the market anytime soon. Phasor will be making its

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Our aim is to make a Captains day easier, safer & less stressful whilst making an Owners day better & less expensive

I've just had my first charter season ever without a single complaint from our guests about their internet and TV experience anywhere we have cruised all thanks to Excelerate. I would recommend their Satellite Broadband and TV Services to anyone whether you are a busy charter yacht or if you just want to keep your guests, crew and boss happy, they have packages to suite all.

Their real time remote and onboard technical support is also the best I've ever experienced. It’s like having my own IT department onboard and we plan to use them in other areas for next season so that they can take the pressure off and give everyone onboard a better experience at a more economical price.

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unique Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) available to the superyacht market for commercial service in 2018.As a flat panel, software defined antenna, this will the makers suggest, “Not only meet but exceed the requirements of the market, which requires enterprise grade connectivity to meet the demands of on-board users. It’s sleek and extremely compact design will allow it to conform to the vessel and it will require nominal maintenance as it is completely solid state. The Phasor antenna is also future proof, which is critical as this is a fast-developing market, and it will operate and interoperate between GEO-HTS and LEO/MEO constellations in the same frequency. It is able to track two satellites simultaneously which are essential for LEO small satellite systems. Antoine Perry, believes that flat panels will not wipe out regular Sat domes in the near future. They will he says, “Be used in some specific areas for years to come.”

DOES SIZE MATTER? When it comes to size and stability of the antennae flat or otherwise, the burning question asks: is bigger better? Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink explains, “A larger antenna will perform the best across most of a satellite’s footprint if we are talking about traditional wide beam satellites, which provide a single beam over a large coverage area. However, new HTS services use multiple spot beams to make up the coverage area and because of this, it is now possible to use smaller antennas and still enjoy reliable, high bandwidth connectivity.

60 cm VSAT antennas are now becoming more viable for global services as on HTS spot beams, the quality of service can match what would normally be achievable on antennas of 1 metre and larger.” Antoine Perry, SeaSatCom founder and director says, “Antennas are getting smaller and more efficient, as an example the V65 by Intellian which is very close in terms of efficiency as a regular 80cm.”

NOT JUST KIT In Greece, SeaCom was founded on 2007 by its principal engineer, Panayiotis (Peter) Taranis. He is a professional engineer with

over 35 years of technical and operational experience in marine electronics, superyacht and commercial shipping industries. He believes a good VSAT service is not just about hardware supply.

He says, “We provide to our clients the best manufacturing brands of satellite systems, signal distribution and networks along with 24/7 support.

As services continue to expand our VSAT suppliers will have to remain committed to delivering the latest technologies for maritime turn-key solutions. Staff will need to support every aspect of a project, even at a moment’s notice when emergencies arise using a worldwide mobile workforce. Peter Taranis says, “We always supply the best equipment available that suits the requirements of the yacht. We demonstrate our commitment to customer service, by continuing to support our clients, after commission, at levels exceeding the equipment manufacturer’s warranties.”

EXCELERATE MARINE Excelerate Technology, global leading provider of critical communications to government and emergency services has extended its experience into the maritime market by creating Excelerate Marine. Excelerate Marine is an end-toend connectivity expert offering a full range of communication solutions all designed to work seamlessly together. In addition, they own capacity on satellite networks and directly manage their customer requirements in real time, ensuring a flexible service to support seasonal demand. Excelerate Marine welcome potential customers on-board, MY Excelerate Z, their unique 28m research and development platform to experience new levels of differentiation in the fields of communications, AV, security, IT and navigation. Excelerate Marines main objective is to make a captain’s day less stressful and an owner’s day better at lower cost, providing solutions that are fully fit for purpose and represent best practice, best of breed and best value for money.

For more details: Tel +33 493 000 086 or visit www.exceleratemarine.com

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SEASATCOM SeaSatCom is a premium telecom and TV service provider for yachts. The company offer a wide range of services optimized to your requirements, especially world class VSAT service with an extended coverage (Mediterranean to Caribbean and more) and high flexibility (from 3-month, weekly upgrades, downgrades and suspension). Their Premium VSAT service enables fast and high performing broadband communications with bandwidth up to 20 Mbps. email, internet, voice, news, communication and IPTV are easily accessible with SeaSatCom’s always-on internet access to keep you connected while cruising. As a true one-stop-shop, the company provide subscriptions and the full equipment you need.

A wide range of services from mobile phone, mobile internet, TV packages, to Inmarsat, Iridium, and much more.

For more details: Tel: +33 (0)489 730 132 or visit www.seasatcom.com

hacks, data leaks or theft.” He adds, “Our dedicated Network and Operations Centre actively monitors our networks to ensure the best possible, reliable and secure connections and services and we have taken our wealth of experience and expertise gained in our core government business and applied it as part of what we do in our maritime business.”

At Marlink, Tore Morten Olsen, says, “Cyber-security is a vital aspect of having the Internet at sea and we do indeed provide services, such as Sky-File Anti Virus within our portfolio of Value Added Solutions to help keep our customers secure. But a key thing to remember about cyber-security is the human element.

While our solutions provide a strong defence against cyber-attacks, training of crew is vital to ensure that, i.e., they understand that opening unsolicited attachments could have a serious negative impact on a vessel’s network, should it be infected with a virus or Trojan. Considering this, as well as developing cyber-security solutions we are working closely with our customers to help them prevent, detect and remove security risk.”

Marlink offers a wide portfolio of Value Added Solutions for connectivity in the market. In terms of new value added services from Marlink for superyacht customers, we would highlight XChange Telemed, a new fully integrated telemedicine solution.

The system provides a cost-effective way for operators to manage both regular and emergency medical consultations for the welfare of crew and guests, thereby supporting medical health at sea and reducing the risk of spiralling costs incurred due to medical emergencies on board.

In addition to providing connectivity services to 40% of the largest yachts in the world, Global Eagle will now support customer needs with a new 24/7 “VVIP” customer service programme whereby technicians and support teams are available anytime from PRIVA Technical Concierge centres in Miramar, Florida and Madrid, Spain. There are 50 trained technicians and specialists dedicated to yachts who are Priva customers, with a proven issue resolution of 80% completed within the first call. Each client is assigned a team of specialists, including an account manager, solutions architect and service manager to address a tailored solution for each specific need.

SECURITY There are, in some sectors of the industry, still concerns regarding the potential of electronically hijacking a yacht through flaws in a yachts VSAT security system. Without doubt VSAT security issues and future proofing a yachts VSAT system against such a potential threat are subjects for concern. David Savage at Excelerate Technology says, “What has also become increasingly important is the Cyber Security element of what we provide and whilst I see the start of this becoming more important in yachting generally it has always been a vital element of what we do. Ultimately it is our customers who devise and implement and uphold their internal security policies although we have the experience and capability to assist with this. Also, and probably unusually in the yacht market our satellite networks are ISO27001 certified which means that Excelerate has defined and put in place best practice information security processes. ISO27001 is the only auditable international standard that defines the requirements of information Security Management System (ISMS). An ISMS is a set of policies, procedures, processes, and systems that manages information risks such as cyber-attacks,

XChange Telemed is a unique offering for the maritime market.

It is the only turnkey, fully integrated telemedicine system available, with everything delivered and managed by Marlink: On-board medical equipment, satellite communications service, secure patient data storage and a flexible web portal to be used by the medical experts. With XChange Telemed, the on-board medical station is used to establish medical measurements of a sick or injured person. All medical data is then automatically synchronised to the Web Portal and associated to the patient file for viewing by the doctor/medical professional on shore who may be able to advise a treatment right away or ask pertinent questions in order to establish a diagnosis quickly. The doctor can establish a live video consultation with the vessel to see the patient first hand. The video connection can also be used to guide an examination of the patient, for instance. Still images can also be quickly transferred from within the system. The benefits of XChange Telemed are quite clear. With live video and direct access to secured patient data and images, medical professionals can act and advise almost as if they were on board, supporting the health and safety of sick and injured crew members or guests.

“Lastly,” says David Savage, “I think we are all agreed that the connected world is getting bigger so the need for consistent bandwidth is also increasing. Great Wi-Fi networks onboard a yacht is no longer a ‘nice to have’ it is a must have. Some onboard activities won’t need to go beyond the yachts onboard Wi-Fi but most users, devices and applications, be they leisure, entertainment and fun related, work related or for yacht management and safety will increasingly need to access the internet at faster and faster speeds with greater resilience and no ‘not spots’. This will be achieved through a mixture of public and private networks and different technologies, all as I have said above with their different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, risks and costs.”

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THE FINEST YARDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO DELIVER YOUR REFIT PROJECT

ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA MALLORCA, SPAIN

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ore than 120 yachts are refitted or repaired at Astilleros de Mallorca every year. Astilleros de Mallorca is considered one of the Mediterranean’s premier shipyard and this recognition has been backed up by important awards such as Boat International’s Superyacht Award for Best Refit. Astilleros de Mallorca has invested heavily, upgrading the facilities with the latest in technology and machinery. The yard’s workforce conserves the rich heritage of the old artisan´s tradition and constantly has an eye on the future.

The shipyard offers a full range of in-house services that include mechanical, electrical, stainless steel, carpentry & electronics. With the use of the STP Facility, the range of services are extended.

Max length: 110 m Max draft: 5,5 m Max lift: 1.700 t Yard size m2: 18.000 m2 Travel lift size: 700 t (STP) Dry dock area: 55,000m2 Yacht lift size: 75m max For more Tel: +34 971 71 06 45 or visit www.astillerosdemallorca.com

PENDENNIS SHIPYARD FALMOUTH, UK

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endennis’ full-service facility is capable of building yachts of up to 100m, as well as undertaking substantial restoration and remodelling projects, or routine class/flag refit works. To date the company has conducted refit works on over 250 vessels.

The company boasts 440 highly skilled tradespeople and support staff, and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018. In-house experts, from CAD teams to exterior outfitters, joiners, electricians, engineers, fabricators and specialist painters, ensure maximum control and accountability at every stage of the project. Recently, Pendennis invested over £22 million in rebuilding and expanding the shipyard. This redevelopment programme, completed in 2015, saw the yard enhanced with three purpose-built construction halls and a 7,564m² enclosed non-tidal wet basin, designed to provide direct deep water seaward access to the yard for haul-out, and facilitating short refit works for yachts of up to 100m.

Facilities: Dry docks: 2 x 75m fully enclosed Dry Docks (or one 150m x 24m) Covered sheds: 2 x 90m Construction Halls (1,800m²) Covered sheds: 1 x 45m Construction Hall (1,200m²) Wet basin: 7,564m² of Enclosed non-tidal Wet Basin Travel hoist: 640 tonne · Refit area: 1400m² Refit Complex (housing paint, joinery and engineering workshops, and project management offices) Workshop: 200m² Finishing area Storage: 1200m² General Stores and Crew Storage For more details Tel: +44 (0)1326 211344 or visit www.pendennis.com 82 | WINTER 2018 | ONBOARD

NEWPORT SHIPYARD RHODE ISLAND, USA

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ewport Shipyard, one of the most popular and recommended shipyards in the U.S., is a full-service marina and shipyard with over 3,500 linear feet of dock space that can accommodate yachts up to 300+ feet. Located in the protected north end of Newport Harbor, Newport Shipyard is a family-owned business covering 14 acres of land and water with amenities including: a dockside café, ship store, fitness center, courtesy vehicles, golf carts, crew housing, and more. With its friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and event planning capabilities, Newport Shipyard is host to many prestigious yachting events including the Newport Charter Yacht Show, Oliver Hazard Perry gala, Candy Store Cup superyacht regatta, Newport Yacht Rendezvous benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, and the J Class World Championship. With the biggest lifts, cleanest facilities, and the most dock space in town, as well as a full service yard, right on the harbor front.

Max length: 92m Max draft: 9m Max lift: 500 MT Yard size m2: 56,000m2 Travel lift size: 500 MT Dry dock area: n/a Yacht lift size: 500 MT Covered sheds size m2: 1,900m2 General amenities: dockside café, ship store & chandlery, fitness center, courtesy vehicles, golf carts, crew housing, and more.

For more details Tel: +1 401 846 6000 or visit: www.NewportShipyard.com

PORT CALANOVA MALLORCA, SPAIN

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ort Calanova, located in the bay of Palma, was inaugurated in 1976 by the Kings of Spain. At only just 5 km from the heart of the city, the marina prides itself on delivering a personalised service with a professional and attentive team that are on hand to help 24/7. It’s the perfect sheltered port all year round: 172 berths for up to 25m are available for all type of boats. In winter, its dry dock can keep your boat out of the water whilst they furnish any service necessary, from cleaning, provisioning to repairs and maintenance.

An intimate and elegant marina offering a warm welcome to visitors who can take the opportunity to stay at the Calanova Sport Residence and make the most of its two restaurants, gym and shops.

Max length: 28m Max draft: 8.5m Max beam: 3.5m Max travel lift: 75 Tn / 28M / 8.5m Dry dock area: 300m2 Yard size m2: 3000m2 Covered sheds size m2: 130m2 General amenities: Waiting Dock, Office information, Sport Residence, Meeting Rooms, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Training Center, National Sailing School, Watersports Area, 2 Restaurants, Shopping, Moorings, Diving Refit, Dry Dock, Security Point, Boat Hire, Travelift, WC, Crane, Showers, Ramp, Recycling Centre, Workshop, Port Captain, Parking, Self-Station Fuel, etc.

For more details Tel: +34 971 402 512 or visit www.portcalanova.com

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SERVICE SUPPORT FOR ALL YACHTS • Engineering and Maintenance • • • •

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he open-house yard has the freedom of choice to work with almost 2,000 professionals and 500 contractors working within the yard facilities receives more than 1.200 yachts per year. STP Shipyard Palma is one of the best locations in Europe for the repair and maintenance of yachts up to 120 metres long that has a high level of quality and efficiency and a lifting capacity of up to 700 tonnes and up to 1.000 tonnes coming soon. Its particular characteristic of ‘open shipyard’ facilitates the possibility of freely selecting the companies with which captains and owners wish to carry out the works.

Max length: up to 120m LOA in water / 60m LOA in Keel pits Max draft: 7,5m Max lift: 67m – SY Hetairos Yard size m2: 130.000m2 (80.000m2 dry dock / 44.000m2 moorings) Travel lift size: 30TN, 100TN, 150TN, 200TN, 700 TN and 1000TN from next season Dry dock area: 80.000m2 Other relevant information: 7 keel pits for Yachts up to 60m LOA 50TN crane 53 moorings for repairing Yachts up to 120m LOA Covered Sheds m2: 4.000m2 of workshops and stores General amenities: Fuel station: 4 fuel pumps 80L/minute, 2 high flow volume fuel pumps of 250L minute, 100m fuel dock, Concierge Service: Exclusive,free service for clients to make their stay easier.

For more details Tel. +34 971 21 47 47 or visit www.stp-palma.com

MONACO MARINE FRANCE

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FAC ILITIES Six service shipyards - Two marinas

N U M BER OF EM PLOYEES Over 200 + Over 600 with our subcontractors

N U M BER OF YAC H T S S ER VI C ES E VER Y YE AR Over 3000 from 8 to 160m+

TOTAL S U R FAC E OF S HIPYAR DS 132 500 sqm including 13500 sqm covered

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onaco Marine is the network of refit and maintenance shipyards on the French Riviera for super and mega yachts up to 160m+.

Our expertise, know-how, ability to manage huge refit projects allow us to reach the highest quality standards available on the market.

Over 3000 yachts undergo refit, repair or wintering at our Monaco Marine shipyards every year. Our 8 Yacht Facilities located from Monaco to Marseille provide the best support for owners, captains and crews along the year. After 22 years experience, Monaco Marine gains a loyalty rate of 80% from its customers which is its best reward for the work done on many prestigious yachts. Working with passion, providing the best tools, staying state of the Art, innovating for tomorrow and always keeping customers satisfaction in mind, that’s our everyday life. Yachts are handled not only with efficient and adapted technologies but also with great care, fineness and rigour.

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Super Yachts up to 55m 40 000sqm ground area lifting tool capacity of 500 tons Covered Shed as many as 28 yachts ashore and afloat in the same time

Max length: no limit Max draft: no limit Max lift: 2000T Yard size m2: 132 500 sqm Travel lift size: 80m Dry dock area: 2 x up to 180m Yacht lift size: 80m+ Covered sheds size m2: 13 500 sqm General amenities: crew office, WIFI, crew lounge, concierge service, meeting room, private events, gym For more details Tel: +377 97 97 02 20 or visit www.monacomarine.com ONBOARD | WINTER 2018 | 85

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MARINE GROUP BOAT WORKS SAN DIEGO, USA

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arine Group Boat Works, (MGBW) is a family-owned, full-service boat and superyacht refit and repair facility occupying over 15 acres of land and water. Located at the southern part of the San Diego Bay with a second location in San Jose del Cabo, MGBW specialises in refits, repairs and new construction of boats up to 67m (220 feet) long.

Marine Group Boat Works is recognised worldwide for its 665-ton travelift, making it the premiere San Diego superyacht refit facility for the West Coast. Its specialties include haul-outs, bottom paints, Lloyds’ and ABS-class surveys, engine repowers, mechanical repairs, propeller service, custom fabrications and more. MGBW also provides highly specialised services including custom metal fabrications and emergent work repair. Of the two newly renovated facilities in San Diego, one has solar power and boasts brand new floating docks with ample amount of shore power and equipped with a 300 ton travelift and brand new metal working machines including a CNC waterjet and plasma cutting table, label/placard maker, brake press and pipe bending machines.

Max length: 80m Yard size m2: 60,000 Travel lift size: 665 tons/67m Dry Dock area: 5 areas, yachts up to 80m Workshops: 2,500m2 General amenities: Office space, Gym, Galley, Concierge For more details Tel: +1 619 427 6767 or visit www.marinegroupbw.com

SPANOPOULOS SHIPYARDS SALAMINA & PERAMA, GREECE

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panopoulos Shipyards consist of two separate and independent sites. Salamis unit occupies an area of 60.000 sqm and can accommodate vessels ranging from 35m to 100m, and approximately 25 moored boats. Equipped with a 100m and 4,000ton lifting capacity floating dock and Kamag Technology trailers of 2000Tons. The sites provide all shipbuilding and repair services, under the guidance and supervision of the naval architects, mechanical engineers and technical department. In addition, the company owns a Semi-Submersible Pontoon of 91m. The Perama unit occupies an area of 16.500square metres and in 2017 introduced a new ultra-modern, 820-ton Travel Lift for faster and safer hauling of mega yacht. It is also equipped with a 300-ton Mobile Boat Trolley. Both Salamis and Perama shipyards are certified to the international ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISPS standards.

Max length: 120m Max draft: 6m Max lift: 5000tons Yard size m2: SALAMIS: 60.000 PERAMA: 16.500 Travel lift size: 14m width 820tons Dry dock area: 2800sqr Yacht lift size: it is the same as travel lift size Covered sheds size m2: ~2500 m2 [ 91,350m - 27,432m - 6,096m (L-B-D)] General amenities: Cafeteria, gym, roof garden and accommodation for crew For more details Tel: +30 210 4674-555 or visit www.spanopoulos-group.com ONBOARD | WINTER 2018 | 87

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MATERIAL WORLD Andreas Krake looks at composites and how they can bring another dimension to yacht design

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hese days the technical standard and quality as well as comfort on board a yacht has reached incredible standards. So becoming an owner of a modern luxury vessel means you are spoilt for choice in your pursuit of perfection.

A lot of questions arise: what kind of design is preferred, how much space is needed for the owner and crew, which equipment is required, what performance is desired and what costs will be incurred? One further point to consider could be the method of construction. Specific features in material and construction methods are able to influence the long-term enjoyment of one´s yacht significantly.

As a central theme of their company philosophy Krake Composite passionately pursues the topic of light-weight construction. Specialising in high-tech composites they advise companies, single customers, suppliers and distributors in the sector of composite production as well as product development for different fields of application.

A strong network of engineers, architects and industrial designers, has grown over the years, and assists in the planning and realisation of each project, from the first idea to serial or single production.

For Andreas Krake (CEO of Krake Composite) the most important advantages of fibre reinforced composites are obvious: • Manufacturing of complex, highly loadable geometric structures • Notable reduction of weight – compared • with steel construction: weight saving of min.30% (GFRP), further saving by using carbon fibres • Improvement in performance • Individual design • Integrated functionality, e.g. laminated solar cells • Reduced TCO on higher functional integration

• Electrically conductive parts from specific fibres • Solutions for consistent temperature, thermal expansion coefficient = 0 • Allocation of sensors in composites, active or passive • Processing of all customary resins, also incombustible ones • Allocation of all customary core materials: foam, wood, metal, honeycomb • All materials in combination, if necessary in the same workpiece • Project support by engineers • Authorisation of materials, workpieces or assembly, e.g. by Germanischen Lloyd

In addition, with light weight construction the owner can save costs in energy consumption and maintenance.

The centre of attention for concepts at Krake Composite is the TCO - Total Cost of Ownership.

With many years of experience in the production of individual vessels and prototypes with complex geometry and unwindable surfaces, Krake Composite offers a wide range from simple moulded pulp, to completely installed and painted parts containing many components.

Developing the best solution includes; design development, tooling, constructon, integration, assembly and lifecycle costs.

Their range of services includes: • Processing of high-tech fibres, e.g. glass, carbon, basalt, special fibres, aramid, natural fibres • special composite solutions like

Krake Composite has a dedicated and dynamic team of more than 20 employees at two locations in the heart of Germany and continuously strives to excel expectations.

For more details contact: Tel.:+49.3644.5199.39 or mail: sales@krake-composite.de or visit: www.krake-technology.de ONBOARD | WINTER 2018 | 89

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We work with captains and owners alike to ensure that project demands can be met utilizing a responsible, honest, and meticulous approach. Throughout the process, we never lose sight of the yacht owner's priorities, and communicate honestly as to how we can best achieve their goals.

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What's new in food and drink. The latest trends for you to try over the coming winter months

THE INGREDIENT...

PANDAN LEAVES Avocados are yesterday’s news, these long green leaves are causing pandan-monium!

AGE Simultaneously ancient and new.

SCIENTIFIC NAME Pandanus, also known as screw

pine or palm pine) is a herbaceous tropical plant that grows in Southeast-Asia. In Chinese, it is known as 'fragrant plant' because of its unique, sweet aroma. The cultivated plant features upright bright green leaves, and it's the leaves that are desired for cooking up many Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine.

SO IS IT SIMILAR TO BANANA LEAF?

Pandan leaves are much thinner in width compared to broad banana leaf. If you're planning to steam or make wrapped 'packets' of food with the leaf as a kind of container to hold the juices, you will want to go with banana leaf. Pandan can be used to wrap foods, but the juices will likely seep SO IT’S A FANCY FLAVOURING? We googled 'pandan health benefits' and apparently the leaves also heal sunburn, repel insects, reduce stress, blacken hair and treat premature ejaculation.

Do you really need to……

ADD OIL TO PASTA WATER BEFORE COOKING? To stop pasta sticking together NO you must simply stir from time to time with a pasta fork. In fact, it's actually a bad idea to add oil to pasta water as if any of it does adhere to the pasta it will stop it from absorbing the sauce properly later on. The only time a drop of oil can help is when you’re cooking fresh, stuffed pasta.

SNACK ATTACK Don’t tell me you are still eating popcorn. It’s all about lotus seeds now with their protein, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus and being low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol lotus seeds are a good source of protein.

COOK'S TIP

To grate soft or crumbly cheese more easily, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes to harden up beforehand

RUM RUNNERS Get a taste of sunshine in the winter months ahead with our selection of warming rums

WHAT ARE…..TANNINS? They’re a complex organic substance found in the skins, pips and stalks of grapes and this is what gives some young red wines their 'cheesy' texture.

Small, thick-skinned grapes contain more tannin than others and good winemakers aim to get the levels in balance, so the wine doesn’t taste bitter. Tannic reds age well, mellowing over time.

What to try for a taste of tannin?

Fine young red Bordeaux, Spanish Garnacha, vintage port and premium Australian and South African Cabernet or Shiraz.

Food Pairing?

The full red is perfect to accompany rich red meats and to finish some nice hard cheeses.

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Made from single column and double pot distilled rum. It is also finished in heavily charred bourbon barrels before being bottled. Toasty, deeply spicy with plenty of warming cinnamon.

From a blend of rums aged for up to 80 years.

Intense waves of fresh tropical fruit, drenched in caramelised Demerara sugar and dusted with a pinch of dried lavender and rosemary. Great stuff.

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under the grill EMMA ERIKSSON Emma is from Sweden and grew up sailing with her family. She worked within the hospitality industry in St Moritz in Switzerland

QUICK & EASY CHEAT'S GNUDI Serves 2 Put the spinach in a large colander set over the sink. Pour boiling water over spinach then leave to cool and drain. Squeeze out the excess moisture then blitz in a food processor with the cheese, breadcrumbs and some seasoning. Rub some oil on your hands and shape the mixture into around 20 balls. Cook in a pan of boiling, salted water for 2 mins. Scoop out and drizzle with oil and scatter over the cheese.

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Good to know calcium • folate • 1 of 5 a day

in 2009

Per serving 502 kcals • fat 36g • saturates 23g • carbs 24g • sugars 3g fibre 2g • protein 19g • salt 1.8g

What is your favourite dish to cook?

There are so many but now when it starts to get cold outside I love to prepare slow cooked lamb shanks, polenta with truffles and chanterelles.

Where is your favourite restaurant?

Sjomagasinet in Gothenburg, very idyllic and best quality seafood.

200g bag spinach

150g garlic & herb cheese

100g fresh breadcrumbs

2 tbsp grated parmesan

If you were not a chef what would you be doing?

I like organisation and structure, I would probably work within accounting.

What is your favourite kitchen gadget?

My foldable steamer basket, it fits any pots and keeps nutrients in food, I use it daily.

What three factors do you look for in food?

Taste, texture and food source. I like to be aware of what is behind the food and I look for sustainability and organic produce wherever possible.

Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?

I don’t think there is one best place on earth for food. In my opinion food is best when enjoyed locally.

What is the one ingredient everyone needs in their galley?

Fresh ginger root, it gives a nice flavour to many dishes and keeping a natural healthy line.

What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because you really wanted to eat it?

I have been to Asia few times and sometimes I go crazy for a proper Thai curry with a lot of coriander!!

What is your most memorable food moment?

The first time in my life I experienced an Italian wedding anniversary Sunday lunch. I was amazed of all small tastes of antipasti, mixture of aged cheese, cured ham, the homemade pasta, risotto. The variety of techniques they are using to prepare their food is very impressive, with a same philosophy from the first appetizer to the dolce in the end. Each dish has its own tradition and history.

Go to snack?

Beef jerky and nuts are great to keep in the galley for afternoon snack. And carrots, to keep the suntan fresh!

Most outrageous guest request?

Vegan diet but with fried bacon every breakfast. I duly complied!!

FRESH HORSERADISH If you’ve bought horseradish for a recipe don’t throw away the leftover root. It keeps brilliantly in the veg drawer of the fridge, well wrapped in cling film. Or grate the root and mix with vinegar, English mustard and some lightly whipped cream to make homemade horseradish sauce. Grated horseradish will also freeze well. Mix with oil to form a paste and freeze in ice cube trays. Add straight to beef casseroles, or defrost and mix into root veg slaws or creamy smoked fish pates. What we do know is that horseradish is good for you and that it contains high levels of fibre, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

DON'T THROW IT

Trend to try...Nut oils

Oils made from walnuts, hazelnuts, cobnuts, pistachios and almonds add complexity to dressings. Use for grain salads and salads containing nuts (pear and walnut). They’re also good tossed through cooked pasta with chopped nuts and grated parmesan or trickled over cooked vegetables and creamy vegetable soups. Hazelnuts and cobnut oils work well with grilled white fish or pan-fried trout sprinted with roasted nuts. Nut oils turn rancid quickly once opened, so buy in small bottles and store in the fridge. Nut oils are great for you with almond oil high in vitamin E, zinc and potassium.

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A STELLA CELLAR Any crew member with a hospitality background knows that there are several factors unique to the yachting industry that makes managing a wine cellar on a yacht far more complex than in a restaurant. Louise Sydbeck MW looks at some guidelines and solutions to make cellar management easier and more logical.

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nstead of a Sommelier, most onboard cellars are managed by the Chief Steward/ess, with varying degrees of wine knowledge, whom in addition to being responsible for the wine cellar also have several other important and time consuming tasks to concentrate on.

Another challenge is the frequent crew turnover; new crew members may wish to add their preferences to the wine list which may not necessarily be in tune with the existing list resulting in sometimes illogical selections. The fact that many yachts have one wine list for the owner and another for charter guests also further adds to the equation.

Additionally, we have the owner’s guidelines and requests that need to be followed and storage space that may also be of major concern.

With respect to these and many other issues, it would be impossible to suggest a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Instead, I’ll give practical guidelines on how to create a good, balanced and broad wine selection that will have something for all palates, allows for capable food and wine pairing and offer tips on making management an easier task.

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WINE SELECTION The first thing to consider is style; a good wine list should contain different styles of wine to allow for both food pairing and different preferences. For example, a list with only oaked Chardonnay (which is not that uncommon on yachts) is not to everybody’s taste and will not be suitable for all types of food.

Let’s begin with the sparkling wines as this is where a meal tends to start. I recommend stocking at least one Brut Champagne, one rosé Champagne and one or two prestige Champagnes, such as Cristal or Krug. Prosecco is very popular and thus may make a welcome addition.

For white wine, it’s important to have at least three or four different styles represented. First, you’ll want crisp, light and unoaked whites, like most Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis and Pinot Grigio. The second should be medium to full-bodied oaked whites like Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, and New World Chardonnay. A third style would be aromatic whites with some residual sugar, such as an off-dry Gewürztraminer or Pinot Gris, to go with more exotic spicy dishes.

For rosé, most people like crisp, fresh and fruit-driven styles so often this style will

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be enough. For the red wine selection try and stock light, medium and fuller-bodied styles. Lighter styles relevant to yachting will typically be quality red Burgundy, from the Pinot Noir grape. Fuller-bodied wines can include Bordeaux, Tuscany and lots of New World reds, though of course, this is a broad generalisation. If possible, also try to have a variation in maturity levels, so that all wines are not from the same vintage and your guests can enjoy both young and old wines.

Dessert wine is a category that is very limited in yachting – and, sadly, in the rest of the world! Nonetheless, one or two wines should be present on all wine lists.

Regarding producers and origin, try and look beyond largescale famous brands and wellknown names. Though it´s often necessary to stock some top labels, ask your supplier for smaller lesser known producers whom may offer more interesting and better value wines. With regards to origin, France and Italy are the most important wine countries in the yachting industry and will probably continue to be for a long time, however in order to shape an interesting and broad selection aim to stock a few wines from other countries too.

MANAGING A WINE SELECTION As we have seen, the challenges of managing a cellar onboard are part of yachting and it is likely not going to change any time soon unless outsourced to a wine consultant.

To make things as manageable as possible I recommend having a good inventory system where you can easily monitor maturity and quantities of your selection. This will not be new information to most of you, but is key for efficient management. Look for wines that are too old for consumption that can be discarded to free up space.

For example, Provence rosé, Pinot Grigio and most New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc should all be consumed within a couple of years to show their best. On the other end of the spectrum, you may have some old and expensive Bordeaux wines that are heading towards the end of their drinking window and should be consumed within a year or two.

Taking stock and making regular evaluations allows you to keep track of what you have and you can suggest wines to the guests accordingly. For example, if you have a single bottle of an expensive, mature Burgundy from a top producer, perhaps suggest that the owner/s have it over dinner so that it’s not forgotten about. For young and fresh wines, parties and events where wine is not the focus it is an ideal opportunity to serve those that are approaching the end of their drinking window but are still showing fine. Other ways of ‘cleaning up your wine cellar’ is to create themed wine tasting dinners.

Vitally, the most important aspect is to plan purchases in advance as much as possible.

We all know that there are many last-minute

requests in our industry, therefore planning can save you both time and money and you are more likely to find the wines you need.

To summarise, creating a sound wine selection and managing it properly requires some thought and knowledge. If you feel that you don’t have the experience or time to research, please get in touch!

RIVIERA WINE With over 15 years’ experience of supplying fine wines to yachts on the French Riviera and beyond, Riviera Wine is considered to be one of the most experienced and respected wine suppliers in the industry. Riviera Wine is also the only yacht wine supplier to have a Master of Wine at the helm and as such, are able to combine the highest wine knowledge with a vital focus and understanding of the yachting industry.

In 2014, Louise Sydbeck, Owner and Founder, became the 100th woman in the world to earn the MW title which is viewed as the pinnacle of wine education.

Riviera Wine has a dedicated and experienced team with an excellent track record in the yachting industry and an enormous passion for wine and service. They focus on attention to detail, efficiency and competitive pricing. In the climate-controlled cellar they hold stock of the most popular wines and Champagnes available for same day delivery, along the French and some of the Italian Riviera. Their extensive network of suppliers means they can source any specific request quickly, efficiently and economically.

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Off the beaten track Impress your wine buddies with your knowledge of these lesser known vineyards that are still accessible through any reputable vintner. Tell them Tom sent you Words:Tom Harrow

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ost people’s wine interest can be condensed down to one of two experiences: 1. Drinking very old, very expensive, iconic wines (picked up unusually cheaply or ideally paid for by someone else)… or 2. At dinner, being able to produce a brilliant, unguessable bottle from somewhere unfathomably remote discovered on one’s travels, ideally made from outlandish, unheard of indigenous grapes, and for a bargain price. BUT - unlike most of these sorts of wines – one that is actually digestible, accessible and really good to drink.

Let me lead you on a short trip around the Mediterranean and Europe to discover some little gems that will delight your guests and tantalise your taste buds over the winter. All of the following wines are not too hard to find in a decent wine shop and will delight the most seasoned and/or jaded oenophiles.

ZERO INFINITO NV, POJER E SANDRO (TRENTINO, ITALY) Not perhaps for the faint-hearted, this “frizzante” is definitely marmite wine – quite literally in fact – as the heavy yeast deposits are still in the bottle and give a real autolytic tang if you choose to shake it up prior to drinking. From a brand new grape, Solaris, grown in the hills of Trentino north of Lake Garda, Zero Infinito is pretty much left alone and made with minimal intervention and no chemical treatments. Rested – the nose is full of hillside blooms, apple blossom, apricots, elderflower and peaches, whilst the palate offers pears, golden delicious apples and sherbet lemon. Given a shake there is a lot more funk – yeast extract and old forest scents and more satisfying bite on the palate. The fun thing here would be to serve two bottles together – one with the sediment undisturbed and the other one rolled around a bit – none will guess they are the same wine…

KIT’S COTY CHARDONNAY 2014, CHAPEL DOWN (ENGLAND) Chapel Down has long been a torchbearer for more affordable, mid-range English sparkling wines: Cheaper than Nyetimber, better than Denbies. However their new single vineyard project – Kit’s Coty, a chalky, 38-hectare site on the North Downs, represents a move in to the prestige market. Their top fizz from the vineyard (Coeur de Cuvée) is £100 a bottle, currently the UK’s priciest sparkler. To my

mind however the most interesting wine produced here, and one which has repeatedly triumphed in blind tastings against some serious white Burgundies, is their still Chardonnay. Aged for 9-months in French oak, and with a lovely depth of ripe fruit to balance the plumbline core of racy acidity, this is unquestionably England’s best table white - guaranteed to fool more than a few lovers of Puligny and Chassagne.

‘HAR’ ROSE 2016, DAGON CLAN (ROMANIA) Mark Haisma, of Australian extraction originally and still obviously, makes most of his wine in Burgundy these days and a little in the Rhone. However he has been consulting in Romania for the last few years and has become convinced by the quality of the vineyards in the Dealul Mare region and the promise of the local Fetească grapes. His rosé however is mostly Syrah with some Cabernet and is simply delicious – vibrant, sappy, crunchy red berry fruits abound, with a lightly herbaceous finish. The colour is deceptively Provencal and the flavours not far off either so you can definitely have some fun with this.

GRAND MAÎTRE 2014, MARSOVIN (MALTA) From a private single estate, Ghajn Rihana, owned by Malta’s biggest commercial winery, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc gives a concentrated, rich, spicy, black-fruited wine with leathery, tarry notes. It ages for a year in French oak which softens the fairly primal tannins and gives more complexity as well as sweet spice and vanilla. Every vintage is dedicated to one of the Grand Masters of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and individual bottles can be purchased online from the estate’s own website. From past experience this a is a great one to waft under the noses of claret bores or Supertuscan fans and ask them to identify whether it’s a ripe vintage Pessac-Leognan or a typically warm Bolgheri wine. (Wrong in both cases, you can gleefully reveal…)

DOMAINE DE BARGYLUS ROUGE 2010 (SYRIA) Syrah dominant (60%) with equal parts Cabernet and Merlot to add structure and flesh respectively, this wine is a shining example of triumph over adversity. Smuggled over the border in to Lebanon in taxis by the Saadé family, but cultivated from their vertiginous vines in the Orontes valley on the slopes of Syria’s Mt Bargylus, the wine is densely packed but maintains impressive freshness and lift with a nice eucalypt note. Few will question this if presented as an old-school Australian Cab-Shiraz.

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PRECISION MADE The Precision coffee maker is shaped by the makers increased understanding of the science of coffee brewing, and technological innovations for unparalleled precision and consistency.

The result is a beautiful machine – and perfectly brewed coffee, every time. €170 www.wilfa.com

culinary collection You may not need them but you could certainly get used to them

CAUSING A STIR

POURFECT Designed for the art of making drip coffee, the thin spout is not only elegant but also enables water to flow slowly and predictably. Holding up to 800ml of water, it meets the needs of both beginners and professional baristas. The wooden handle creates a warm and stable feeling; evenly distributing the weight. €165 www.mrporter

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With typical Scandinavian design and innovation, this ice cream maker has some pretty smart features. The container for the ice cream is fitted with a handle, to make it easy to remove.

Once started, it has a timer, so it will stop automatically when it runs out, but it will continue to keep the ice cream frozen for 1 hour after that. Nice aluminium finish but a little large and maybe noisy, so best behind a closed door. €270 www.wilfa.com

GALLEY GADGETS

BUMP ‘N’ GRIND A high-performing grinder created by Norm Architects of Copenhagen. Their inverted design ensures that salt, pepper, seeds, walnuts, etc., sprinkle from the top of the grinder instead of the bottom. That means no mess on the table or in the galley. €120 www.odetothings.com

SHAKE BABY SHAKE Shake with confidence and style and welcome others to your home with this magnificent pineapple cocktail shaker. A unique tool for shaking up delicious cocktails. Available in gold, copper and silver colours on plated stainless steel. €70 www.wandpdesign.com

GIN SPACE

BAR CRAWL

Send spirits into orbit with the retro black and 24-karat gold luster porcelain decanter. Embellished with bold suggestions of what to stash in each.. Equipped with hard-working gaskets for optimal spirit storage. A stylish sophisticate deserves a fully styled bar to match. €145 www.jonathanadler.com

The Crab Multi-Tool is sure to lend a helping claw whenever you’re in a pinch, concealing six mini tools within its beech wood shell. Perfect for everywhere from the beach to the galley, the Crab Multi-Tool offers mini scissors, a bottle opener, a 3/16 flat-head screwdriver, can opener, mini knife and rope saw to assist any with task you might have. €25 www.conranshop.co.uk

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Eat Marseille ONBOARD’S TOP TABLES AND EATERIES TO FIT ALL PALATES AND POCKETS IN THE ALWAYS EXCITING PORT OF MARSEILLE

LES METS'ANGES A great spot for a business lunch with polite and rapid service from the attentive and professional team on the floor. The chef’s selection is always a good choice using in season and locally sourced ingredients. Portions are plentiful but not over the top, good value and a nice broad menu and wine list.

184, avenue des Chartreux Tel: +33(0)4 91 32 92 88 | €€€

LE 20260 A favourite with locals so book in advance. This Corsican restaurant has an interesting interior decor and a broader Mediterranean feel. It offers a nice rounded menu at good sensible prices. Varied dishes of locally sourced ingredients are accompanied by a short wine list, you should definitely try some interesting and tasty bottles from Corsica. The knowledgeable waiters make the whole occasion very pleasant. Great place for early spring evening dining.

44 rue Saint-Saëns Tel: +(0)4 91 11 70 30 | €€€€

O VERY TABLE A well situated eatery, with a trendy and vibrant feel. The outside dinning area offers a view of the sea and is a great place for an aperitif. A varied menu of tapas, as well as full dishes bring in a mixed crowd. All the dishes are elegantly presented with skill and care by the chef and attentive staff. Great value casual dinning with a generous well priced wine carte.

227 Avenue Pierre Mendès France Tel: +33(0)6 43 00 67 85 | €€€

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TABLE TALK

LE PETIT NICE LIVING ART’S If you’re looking for a different night out and you can handle an evening of jazz, then book your table in advance.

Popular with locals and tourists alike, a varied well priced menu accompanies the music. Certainly livens up an evening occasion and the perfect place for a first date!

50 cours Julien Tel: +33(0)9 52 82 35 49 | €€€

LE RELAIS 50 All in all a wonderful dining experience. The fifties décor is sublime accentuated by the dinning room offering splendid views overlooking the bay. The chef is exceptional and is supported by a superb team of enthusiastic and professional waiters.

Not cheap, so make sure it's a special occasion, you’ll not be disappointed.

18 Quai du Port Tel: +33(0)4 91 52 52 50 | €€€€€

CHEF GÉRALD PASSEDAT

LE LOUP LUCIE PASSEDAT SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS

1.5 kg sea bass

1 spoon tomato puree

1 L of fish stock

2.5g sugar

400g fresh vine tomatoes

8g coriander seeds

GARNISH

LE PETIT NICE PASSEDAT - GÉRALD PASSEDAT Are your pockets deep - I mean really deep? Or, are you in the mood to drop a large portion of your tips on one meal? Don’t eat for the previous two days and dive straight into the nine course chef seafood menu, leave yourself around 2 hours to complete this gastronomic feast - a snip at 350€. Needless to say, amazing food, with incredible views from the terrace, so make sure the sun is shinning. A truly classic dining experience.

Anse de Maldormé - Corniche J. F. Kennedy Tel: +33(0)4 91 59 25 92 | €€€€€ BOUILLABAISSE

Comes from the word bolhabaissa, a compound that consists of the two verbs bolhir (to boil) and abaissar (to reduce heat)

3 lemons

2 carrots

4 black tomatoes

1 bouquet garnet

40g of fresh basil

50g clarifed butter

40g of fresh coriander

1 green tomato

20g truffle

2g wild fennel seeds

1 cucumber

250ml olive oil

2 courgettes

10cl truffle juice

3 shallots

Black Penja Pepper

2 leaks

Camargue Fleur de sel

METHOD

• Thoroughly de-scale and clean the fish • Cut into 4 portions leaving the skin on • Finely chop the shallots, carrots and leaks • Place the fish on a baking tin with the shallot, carrot, leek and bouquet garnish and cover with the fish stock and bake for 20 mins GARNISH

• Zest the lemon, peel the black tomatoes and dice. Chop the basil and coriander and prepare the truffle strips • Thinly slice the cucumber and courgettes • Season the fish and lay green tomatoes, fennel seeds with a dash of olive oil • Lay the thinly sliced courgettes in a lattice fashion over the back of the fish

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body beautiful The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep you in ship shape condition this winter

SPA OF THE SEASON Badrutt’s Palace, St Moritz

With its gothic spires looming over the sheer icy lake, St Moritz Badrutt’s Palace might look as if it came straight out of Narnia; it might also play host to the Euro jetset, but fluffy it is not.

Instead, it’s Swiss efficiency all the way. A cavernous spa (carved out of mountain rock, with epic views) does a mean muscle-relief massage if you’ve braved the slopes. And if you haven’t? The two-day Burn Off package will whip you into a firmer version of yourself with PT, slimming wraps and calorie-counting - and not a pair of salopettes in sight. www.badruttspalace.com

IS IT WORTH IT?

YOGA APPS

DOES IT WORK?

SNAIL SECRETION SKIN CREAM A number of different beauty products use snail serum, which also goes by the name of Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates (a nice easy one to ask for at the beauty counter, then).

An organic, natural ingredient, it is gathered pure from live snails, mostly in laboratories (products highlight that snails are not harmed in the process).

Its powerful biological properties are said to help relieve skin conditions such as acne, as well as reducing wrinkles and improving dull complexions.

DOWN DOG Each time you practice, Down Dog creates a brand new vinyasa yoga sequence so that you never run out of content. Clear vocal instruction and a matching playlist round out the experience for a true studio-quality class.

THE SWISS BALL

BEAUTY MYTH ALL SKIN DAMAGE OCCURS BEFORE AGE 18 FALSE While we do get a significant amount of sun damage by the time we reach 18, it certainly does not stop at that point, This is why it’s important for everyone to wear SPF on a daily basis .

Slathering on a broad spectrum sunscreen is the best way to prevent sun damage, skin cancer and premature wrinkles.

YOGA.COM STUDIO A well designed app with 7 million users. If you like to learn by watching an instructor or others in your class, this app offers the next best thing from the comfort of your home.

HD videos demonstrate over 380 poses and breathing classes.

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Camu Camu has up to 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange. Get your zing on with this Brazilian berry by adding it to a smoothie or a home-made face mask

What is it? A large inflatable ball used for exercise. You may know it as a balance ball, body ball, fitness ball, gym ball, stability ball, therapy ball or yoga ball.

How much does it cost? Shop around and you can find them for around 5€. Alternatively, your gym will be packed to the gills with them.

What does it promise? Improved posture, better flexibility and tremendously increased core strength.

What’s it actually like? The key thing about a Swiss ball is that it’s unstable. They’re so bouncy and huge that, when you sit on one, your core works overtime just to keep you upright. And there’s no way that anybody not raised in a circus could ever actually stand upright on one unaided. But this is absolutely by design. Putting your hands or feet on a Swiss ball during a plank exercise is brilliantly effective. Same if you balance your feet on the ball and do press-ups. Our favourite exercise, however, is the wall squat – you place the ball against the small of your back and lean against a wall, then squat down for as long as you can before rising. Burns like hell but really effective.

Is it worth it? We think so. So many workouts can be enhanced with a Swiss ball.

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JYS has a New Location! Overlooking the marinas on Antigua Avenue. Look for their sign on the hill

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Feet first

BODY

Giving a foot reflexology massage to your partner is an excellent way to help him or her fully relax. This ancient technique has proven its efficiency and will procure instant wellbeing

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lthough foot reflexology is not really a massage, it’s a practice that applies pressure to reflex zones on your feet. These reflex zones are connected to other parts of your body. By applying pressure with your thumb and fingers on these zones you will reduce stress, improve circulation, break up congestion in the body and induce deep relaxation. The next four techniques will assure deep relaxation. Make sure your partner is relaxed and comfortable, preferably lying down on the back or sitting with the feet up. Dim the room and light a candle, play some soft music and place a blanket over them. Place yourself in front of both feet. Warm up the feet one by one with gentle needing and friction. Then cover one foot while working on the other.

1 THE SOLAR PLEXUS The solar plexus reflex point is one of the most powerful points in

2 LIVER POINT This pressure point is located on the top of your foot in the webbing between the big and second toe. Slide your thumb about 2 thumbs width above the webbing.

Press and hold for 1 minute.

foot reflexology and procures instant deep relaxation. Place one thumb in the centre just below the ball of the foot, where there is a bit of a dent. Strongly push for about 1 minute.

4 SPLEEN POINT The last point can be found on the inside of the inner arch of the foot, 2 thumbs-width under the ball of the toe. This point can be very sensitive.

Apply firm pressure directed towards the ankle for about 1 minute.

3 BRAIN POINT This reflexology point is located on the big toe and covers the entire toe pad.

Use your thumb to press and rub the toe pad in any direction. So move up and down as well as from right to left for about 1 minute.

MY OLD FLAME Enhance your enjoyment of a foot massage with one of these relaxing candles

CIRE TRUDON Tobacco & Leather Scented Candle €70

LE LABO Santal 26 Scented Candle €50

DIPTYQUE Green Figuier Scented Candle €68

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Blue Tree offer bespoke massages using traditional techniques and are available in your home or on your yacht throughout the Cote d’Azur.

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DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIPS

It’s your crowning glory so make sure you care properly for your hair

Follow these essential tips for fuller locks

IDENTIFY EARLY AND REPAIR DAMAGED HAIR Repairing hair damage as soon as you notice it is essential because once the damage spreads, you might have no choice but to chop off your locks.

AVOID THE HEAT Cutting out heat will go a long way in helping your hair recover.

Let your hair dry naturally and try out styles that don’t need heat such as curling or flat irons.

CAUSES OF HAIR DAMAGE Each of your hair strands has three layers.

The inner layer is called the medulla, which is surrounded by the middle layer, the cortex.

The outer layer is called the cuticle.

The cuticle is the layer that protects your hair, and when it is damaged, your hair becomes dry and brittle. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than the thought of shearing your hair off because it has become dry and lifeless. You will be happy to know that there are still things you can do to protect and revive your locks.

BLEACHING When you bleach your hair, you are forcing your cuticles open to remove the colour pigment from your hair. The damage caused makes the cuticles weak, prone to breaking and split ends.

HAIR COLOURING The chemicals present in the dyes are anything but harmless. They make your hair shaft porous to the point of exposing your hair’s cortex.

Permanent dyes do the most damage to your hair so try and use natural dyes.

PONYTAILS AND UPDOS Putting your hair up all the time can pull it at the roots and weaken it. This can result in excessive hair fall. Plus, the accessories used can damage your hair when it is tied or pinned, resulting in breakage. Tying up your hair when wet causes the most damage.

OVER SHAMPOOING Shampooing is supposed to cleanse your scalp and remove excess oil and dirt from it. When you wash your hair too much, the shampoo starts to strip away the natural oils (known as sebum,) from your scalp. The sebum nourishes and protects your cuticles. When it is stripped away, the hair becomes dry and brittle. Three times a week is fine.

BLOW DRYERS, CURLING IRONS, & FLAT IRONS It’s simple, Heat is bad for your hair. It opens up your cuticles and dries up any moisture.

When concentrated heat is applied to your hair, it becomes dry, damaged and brittle. Using a curling iron or a flat iron will leave your hair lifeless and thirsty for moisture.

FOOD FOR HEALTHY HAIR SALMON FOR GROWTH Fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel are packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Great for growth and shine.

GO GREEN TO BATTLE BRITTLE HAIR Dark green leafy vegetables, spinach and kale are full of amazing nutrients great for a healthy scalp and to strengthen your mane.

GROW WITH GREEK YOGURT Packed with vitamin B5 and loaded with protein, the building blocks for your locks.

Greek yogurt also helps with blood flow to your scalp and hair growth.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SHINE? Sweet potatoes are filled with an antioxidant called beta carotene. Your body turns beta carotene into vitamin A. It also helps protect against dry and dull hair.

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SAY NO TO COLOURS AND CHEMICALS Chemicals are your hair’s worst enemy. It is not a good idea to dye or bleach your hair when it is damaged, as this will spread the damage to a point beyond repair.

USE SULPHATE-FREE SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERS Opt for natural hair products that are free of harsh chemicals like sulphate or sodium laureth sulphate. Use products with natural ingredients.

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DAMAGED HAIR Use natural ingredients like eggs, honey, oils, avocado and bananas to make hair masks. They will restore your hair back to shining brilliance in no time. It might sound messy but it works.

USE NATURAL HAIR DYE FOR DAMAGED HAIR Go for natural hair dyes like henna or tea, instead of colours that are laden with chemicals.

The natural dyes can nourish your hair while colouring it.

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Wonder Overnight Recovery €29.90 www.percyandreed.com 2 ON THE ROCKS

Clarifying Charcoal Shampoo €26.50 www.sephora.fr 3 SACHAJUAN

Dry Hair Shampoo €11 www.sephora.fr 4 JACK BLACK

Epic Moisture Nourishing Oil €27 www.getjackblack.com 5 BAY BREEZE

Hydrating Shot €39.50 www.sephora.fr 6 SACHAJUAN

Intensive Hair Oil €42 www.sephora.fr 7 BUMBLE AND BUMBLE

Hair Preserving Shampoo €33 www.sephora.fr 8 JOHN FRIEDA

Miraculous Recovery €15.50 www.johnfrieda.com 9 OUAI

Shampoo Repair €30 www.sephora.fr 10 CHRISTOPHE ROBIN

Regenerating Shampoo €46.95 www.lookfantastic.fr

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GRAND RAID WHEN SNOW FALLS THIS WINTER, THE MAJORITY OF YOUR FRIENDS WILL BE THINKING ABOUT SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING. OTHERS SEE THE ONSET OF SNOW WITH FRESH EYES AS ANOTHER TYPE OF OPPORTUNITY. ONE WHICH IS PERFECT FOR RUNNING. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE ‘TRAIL BLANC’

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eeling more like my 77-year old mother than a seasoned ultra runner, I gingerly put one foot in front of the other, using my running poles like walking sticks to help me down the icy and treacherous ski slope. On any other day, if I had a pair of skis on, I’d be carving my way down this black run with wanton aplomb. But today I had swapped skis for a pair of trail running shoes with crampons to help me negotiate the almost vertical slope.

‘Aaatttttentttion!’ Behind me I hear a shriek followed by a string of French expletives from various other runners, prompting me to turn and see a human sized bobsleigh tumbling towards me, seemingly out of control. I try to do some sort of Matrix styled manoeuvre to avoid being collided into, only to instead be staring at the sky as my arse hits the ground and I begin slipping and sliding my way down the slope, reluctantly in hot pursuit.

Three minutes later, feeling like I’d just done the Cresta run, shaken but very much stirred, I dust off the snow, inspect my body for damage before looking back up the slope in astonishment at the distance I’d just covered.

“Well, that’s one way to get down,” I mutter to myself as I cautiously trot off wondering whether my bottom could take another hammering of that nature.

You can’t have failed to notice that trail running has had somewhat of a boom in recent years. As more and more people gravitate away from the road in search of off the beaten track adventures, more and more trail races have popped up, such as the Grand Raid des Pyrenees Hiver (GRPH), which although only in its second year, is already proving to be a huge success.

“Won’t you slip?” “Is it not going to be freezing cold?”

“What will you wear?” “Will you be able to see if anything if it’s dark?” These are all questions that my wife asked me as I packed my kit in preparation for the race. All good questions and ones I didn’t have the answers too. Yet. Because despite having competed in hundreds of races, on almost ever terrain imaginable from mountains and deserts to jungles and urban cities, I’d never once run a race on snow. It’s the sort of thing I’d normally associated

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with some form of Arctic adventure. But I didn’t have far to go for this event in the Val d’Aure of the High Pyrenees.

The little sister of the Grand Raid des Pyrenees, an epic hundred mile ultra marathon that takes place later in the summer, the ‘Hiver’ or winter version might be only 30km, but it’s by no means less epic. With a choice of distances on offer, from 10k to 30k, I was naturally seduced by the longest even though I had absolutely no idea what I was letting myself in for.

And although 30km may not sound like a particularly long way to justify travelling for, spend a few seconds imagining what it’s like running up and down a snow covered mountain range whilst accumulating 2000m of elevation gain in the process, you’ll quickly get the picture. This is very much a full day of running, with an eight hour cut off.

It’s mid March when I arrive at the mountain ski town of Saint Lary, and despite unseasonably warm weather, it’s still alive with skiers and snowboarders returning from the slopes via the very convenient telecabin that transports them up into the mountains a thousand metres above.

It was in this very telecabine that I found myself the next morning at 6am, chatting to a couple of Londoners who had also been seduced by the event.

After a quick warm up to try out our recently purchased and very much untested running crampons, alongside my new friends, we join the four hundred or so runners gathering patiently for the start of the 30km race, head torches twinkling with anticipation.

By contrast to their summer event, which attracts 4000 runners, this is a much smaller and low key affair.

I looked identical to every other runner equipped for a winter run - a long sleeved top and tights, windproof jacket, running vest to hold my water/food and the all important gloves. I regret wearing so much clothing and quickly warm up as we plunge headfirst up a ski slope, climbing the best part of 600m of elevation in the space of three kilometres. I stop to take little moments to soak up the atmosphere and watch the long line of head torches just visible through the fog.

Night soon turns to day as we watch the sunrise burn through the fog, revealing the majestic mountains. Right now, we have the ski slopes to ourselves, but in a few hours time, we’ll be sharing the mountains with skiers and snowboarders.

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UNLIKE MOST OF THE RACES I’VE DONE, WHERE I’VE FELT ENORMOUS PRESSURE TO COMPETE, ON THIS OCCASION, I FOUND MYSELF FEELING LIKE A KID AGAIN Just like running on sand, I was discovering that there’s also an art to running on the snow. I also discovered that it’s much easier to follow in the tracks of the race leaders than create my own. I learned this the hard way, when I’d have the occasional urge to overtake, only to find my foot disappearing into the depths of the snow, followed by the rest of my leg.

Unlike most of the races I’ve done, where I’ve felt enormous pressure to compete, on this occasion, I found myself feeling like a kid again. This was after all, a playground where snowballs were at ready supply, ski slopes to slide down and big piles of fluffy snow to jump into. And then there were the panoramic views, in particular the one from the high point of the course at 2423m nestled just beneath the upper slopes of the Pic du Pichaley.

It was a true roller coast ride of emotions. I go from huffing and puffing my way up sheer vertical climbs, hands on knees struggling to get traction. The next I’m tobogganing down the slopes wincing with pain.

Indeed, my initial jubilation at this childlike and somewhat novel way of descending was beginning to wane - clearly my rear end wasn’t padded enough!

The hours and kilometres ticked by and by the time I reached the second aid station, around 20kms in, I was a fully signed up member of the sufferfest and began searching in my running pack for my trusty man suit. This was by no means a run in the park, but more like an endurance session of the utmost extremes.

My inner suffering was short-lived however, as I soaked up the atmosphere and reminded myself that this was probably the most fun I’ve ever had in a trail race. And even when I crossed the finish line, a smidgeon under five hours after setting off that morning, I realised that I’d just experienced what could one day become a true classic in the world of the ‘Trail Blanc’.

Next year’s event takes place on: 18 March 2018. www.grandraidpyrenees.com

SALOMON SPIKECROSS 3 CS €160 www.salomon.com

MONCLER ACETATE SKI GLASSES €200 www.mrporter.com

AK MOUNTAIN VEST 3.0 €135 www.ultimatedirection.com

COOL RUNNING ALL THE GEAR YOU NEED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF THE TRAIL BLANC

SALOMON ACTIVE BEANIE €25 www.salomon.com

FALKE ERGONOMIC SPORT SYSTEM €120 www.mrporter.com

THE NORTH FACE ETIP GLOVES €32 www.thenorthface.com

MOUNTAIN KING CARBON KING TRAIL BLAZE €125 www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk

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Suits You With new technologies and cutting edge materials yachtwear and uniforms have never looked so good or desirable

E&P Superyacht Wear

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& P offers you a very wide variety of selected crew wear using their rich experience of what crew actually wear on superyachts today.

Without hassle as E & P has developed an innovative and unique order system. Smooth and efficient ordering is guaranteed: Simply enter the sizes of the crew just once and they’ll ensure a 100% fit for the whole range of the various brands on offer. Hot for 2018, light, fast drying, anti bacterial and breathable fabrics with a good fit in combination with comfortable sneakers for during the day. Timeless formal wear with nice cut pantalons and slim fit pilot shirts for the men and classic nice cut dresses for the women during their evening duties.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)6 33 752 136 or visit www.epsuperyachtwear.com

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lothing garments these days have come on leaps and bounds and the material and fabrics used are designed for multi-climatic environments. Polo Shirts these days have the moisture management fabric which helps to regulate the body temperature, making you comfortable in most weather conditions and can provide the perfect base layer should the temperature start to drop. Fleeces have progressed and now have a tighter weave (called “microfleece”) which makes them wind and water resistant, and along with the moisture management to regulate the body temperature, making the perfect layer item. Yachts are now also sailing a lot further afield and into more extreme conditions. When visiting these places you need garments that can deal with arctic conditions and any cases of severe weather. This calls on niche suppliers to provide highly technical items but at relatively low order quantities.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 473311 or visit www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk

Slam UK

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lam UK supply and distribute the leading Super yacht and Crew wear clothing brand Slam. Established in Genoa in 1979, Slam remains a privately owned business and has established a loyal worldwide following. The latest clothing Technology &development is combined with Italian design, resulting in products that look fabulous and fit better. Alongside the technical range that is worn by professional and enthusiastic sailors alike, Slam has a lifestyle collection available year round. Slam style is not reserved for water activities only Slam UK can arrange for bespoke branding for corporate & team wear orders and deliver world wide For more details Tel: +44 (0)15394 88868 or visit www.slamuk.com

Sea Design

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oday’s generation of yacht crew is more inclined to “think out of the box” in regards to yacht and crew uniform in general. Sea Design see more colour and creativity in the uniform. The request for custom designed garments is now the norm. Of course some yachts still prefer to keep a more traditional presence, but even on the most conservative yachts the demand is still to add a detail that will make the crew uniform bespoke, with accents such as coloured epaulettes, belts and scarves. The detailing helps to give the whole look a modern and individual look if there is not the budget to have a complete custom uniform.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 74 74 53 or visit www.sea-design.com

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DRESS YOUR CREW IN STYLE Headquartered at the heart of the Dutch superyacht sector in Holland, Our branding and lighting systems are engineered for the elements to ensure longevity in E & P offers you a wide variety of selected crew wear using our all marine conditions, where only the highest quality lettering andvery illumination is suitable. rich experience of what crew actually wear on

superyachts today. Without hassle as E & P has developed an innovative and unique order system.

Smooth and efficient ordering is guaranteed: Simply enter the sizes of the crew just once and we’ll ensure a 100% fit for the whole range of the various brands on offer.

Tel: +31(0) 633 752 136 info@epsuperyachtwear.com www.epsuperyachtwear.com

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Floating Life Style

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loating Life’s garments are all ‘made in Italy’. A high-end, perfectly cut, collection with a tailored look, made with fabrics of the utmost quality. Some of our favourites are the Technical and Polyamide Wear lines. New arrivals will include the Women Perseo Technical Jumper model, a stewardess evening dress as well as a range of new T-shirt & Polo Technical Wear lines (polyamide fabric). Floating Life can tailor-make outfits to suit any requirement be it colour, logo, fabric and other specific requirements.

For more details Tel: +39 0584 1716152 or visit www.floatinglife.com

Smallwoods

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nspired by the evolution of yachting since 1981, Smallwood’s Yachtwear, a global, family-owned industry leader, has become a timeless look for all generations of yachting professionals. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Antibes and Barcelona, Smallwood’s is positioned to service those who appreciate the international lifestyle and continues to innovate with design and technical features, providing choice, quality, good value and five star service to all of their clients. For 2018, the Breeze and Elements collections join up the outstanding selection of uniforms already available in the Smallwood’s brand. Made of the latest technical stretch materials, they are perfect for onboard service.

For more details Tel: +33(0)4 93 63 26 14 or visit www.smallwoods.com

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Suitform

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uitform clothing is custom-made to each client’s individual needs. Personalised embroidery and printing techniques are used, which are enhanced by the brand’s design and manufacturing know-how. The fabrics are chosen on the grounds of their quality and their performance, according to the space/surroundings and the specialty of the crew. Their six-decade experience, through close collaboration with their clients, has turned them to the choice of fabrics, made by natural fibres or processing techniques, which offer comfort and perfect fit. What Suitform foresees is that the uniforms will stray from the strict lines of a typical form.

For more details Tel: +30 210 411 3671 or visit www.suitform.com

Dolphinwear & Deckers Uniform Solutions

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ith customers at the core of DWD Uniform Solutions, the company feel privileged to have both a personal and professional approach with their clients. DWD also love what they do, and with aligned company values, will continue to work to improve customer satisfaction.

This involves offering larger uniform selections, proposing more stock on hand, working to faster turnarounds, and generally increasing creativity and capacity to produce on demand. DWD’s advanced personalisation techniques and designers stand at the forefront, leading the way from the start to the final result. With major showrooms in Antibes, Palma, and MB92 Barcelona, and a global agent network.

Dolphinwear & Deckers Uniform Solutions.

For more details Tel: +33(0)493 340 308 or visit www.dwd.group

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THE NEED FOR CLEAR COMMUNICATION Changes to SOLAS regulations have focussed the attention on getting the best overall communication for Fire teams on yachts

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he new SOLAS regulations (10.10.4) require all ships built after 1st July 2014 to carry a minimum of two explosion proof or intrinsically safe radios for each fire party on board the vessel, for fire fighter communications. Vessels built prior to 1st July 2014 must meet the regulations by their 1st radio survey after 1st July 2018.

Each Fire Party must have at least two of these dedicated radios and as firefighters may need to use Direct Mode Operation (DMO1) during fire-fighting operations or if the Fire Party consist of more crew members than the actual fire fighters, i.e. incident commander, the actual number of fire-fighter radios may vary from vessel to vessel as more than two radios may be required for each Fire Party. The purpose of these fire-fighter radios is to provide a dedicated means of communication between a team of fire fighters entering the space, and the crew member located outside the space who is assigned to control this team.

Live or suspect fire incidents impose great pressure on the crew members at short notice. In this position it is important that the three paths of communication are clear. Firstly, between fire crew members, secondly from Fire Crew to the on scene commanders and third, from On Scene Commander to the bridge.

In order to improve our understanding of a live fire situation, Channel 28 have worked on board with crews to understand the issues in drills and simulated incidents. The major factors in these incidents were speed of deployment and clarity of speech when work with a BA mask and helmet. Traditionally helmet mounted bone conduction

or throat mics were specified for fire teams. However it became clear from testing that to get the best results these have to be positioned very accurately when dressing. They are prone to slip when moving in a heavy suit, causing immediate degradation to the quality of communications, so a better solution was required offering a clear speech which can be quickly and accurately deployed.

Working with crews and partners including Savox, Draeger and Scott Sabrecom, the clear solution was to implement the microphone and speaker within the BA mask. This solution which provides the best communications solution which can be deployed accurately and simply time after time when the fire suit and helmet is donned.

Channel 28 are now a preferred partner for both the Scott Sabre Com Vision 3 Comm Adaptor and the Draeger FPSCOMM in mask speaker and microphone connected to the radio through a large button PTT. Draeger also now offer the wireless in mask communication allowing wireless handsfree communication within the fire team but with the ability to then call out and talk to the On Scene Commander. To meet the new regulations these connect to class leading Intrinsically Safe Radios from our product partners at Hytera.

Channel 28 offer the experience to incorporate the design of clear fire team comms within the overall system design, integrating radios with other yacht systems such as security, service calls and engine alarms.

CHANNELING SOLUTIONS Channel 28 Ltd is an engineering and software development company focused on delivering programmed products and system solutions across the audio visual, broadcast, medical and marine industries. Founded in 2012 by two engineers with experience of delivering bespoke systems to tight deadlines and at realistic pricing, the company was conceived to develop and locate well engineered products and then integrate them into systems for specialist customers around the world.

Channel 28 boasts a variety of products specifically developed for the marine industry, and in particular the superyacht industry, including its flagship products C-Comm and the Morse Service Call Buttons. Now installed and in operation on an ever growing number of yachts worldwide, C-Comm’s proven technology, security features and custom solutions have made it a true success. With all available solutions tailored to yacht, crew and owner specific needs, their range of services and products available for the superyacht industry continues to expand and grow in line with industry and on board technology requirements.

For more details Tel: 44 (0)1306 257250 or visit www.channel28.co.uk

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IF YOU DON’T START WITH CARLISLE, HOW CAN YOU EXPECT A GOOD FINISH? Three brands that lead the Marine finishing world.

The global leader in fine finish spray guns.

The inventor and global leader in electrostatic painting technology.

The single solution for spray finishing and fluid handling.

World Class Manufacturers of: Process Controls | Curing & Conveying | Electrostatics Fluid Handling | Powder Coating | Atomisation Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England BH11 9LH Tel: +44 (0) 1202 571111 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 573488 Email: marketing-uk@carlisleft.eu

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KEEPING YOUR HVAC specialist, Heinen Hopman on the imminent phase out of HFC refrigerants and the alternative options available

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n October 2016, the HFC phase down became a part of the Montreal Protocol and many governments are applying measures for reducing high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants consumption, such as GWP weighted taxes. As a result, refrigerant manufacturers increase their prices regularly as they state that end users should switch to lower-GWP alternatives.

Prices for several high-GWP refrigerants have risen sharply this year. Next year, a significant step will be taken in the phase down of authorised HFC volume on the market: the HFC quota is reduced by 37%. It is almost certain that price increases will follow. Not only the prices of refrigerants R404A and R507 are under pressure, also R404A alternative R407A becomes much more expensive and soon the price of R134a will rise by 40%.

Fear of serious deficiencies With these price increases, which lead to a total price increase of more than 62 percent in just one month, the end of price inflations are not yet in sight. Also other refrigerant providers announced similar increases last March and further price increases are expected. This development does not happen at a time when major shortages of high-GWP refrigerants are feared. From these F-gas regulations next year’s F-gas phase-down will be reduced further, up to 63 percent of the 2015 level.

Options left I can reassure you: your current HVAC and refrigeration system can keep running for years to come. At the moment there is no need to change your refrigerant as your system was built for running on this refrigerant. For new systems, we are looking over the options left. It is impossible to foresee exactly how the market will react to the new mechanisms of the updated F-gas regulative, but below diagram could be a good indication.

(GWP<2500) Down 37% from 2014 2020

New refrigerant allowed

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Only recycled refrigerant allowed

Down 79% from 2015 2030

Refrigerant is not allowed, or difficult to find

As we expect most high-GWP refrigerants will be phased out over the years, we are now looking over the options to implement low-GWP refrigerants like R1234yf, R1234ze, R449a and natural refrigerants ammonia, carbon dioxide, propane and water in our HVAC and refrigeration systems. Currently we are testing those options which will fit installation on board the best.

Substitutes When refrigerants cannot be replaced anymore, or it is very expensive to replace it, there are other options available. In below diagram we give options to substitute your current refrigerant.

Warning: not all substitutes are drop-in replacement refrigerants.

Personal advice The air conditioning system has a great impact on the ambience and comfort onboard. When stepping indoors, you expect to chill out in an area with the right temperature and humidity level. Furthermore, the air conditioning should be whisper quiet and – most importantly – work perfectly at all times. We take good care of our clients by offering global 24/7 service and spare parts availability. You can count on us any time you may need HVAC assistance. We support clients with our personal service and proactive advice: before, during and after developing a solution. A healthy HVAC system minimizes the risk of system failure – causing down time at inconvenient moments – and guarantees an optimal indoor climate while simultaneously reducing power consumption. The result: an energy-efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly HVAC system. Besides offering periodic maintenance, we also offer contractual 24/7 service, including telephonic support and fast action. For personal onboard advice on your refrigerant, please contact our La Ciotat office.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season Ullman Dynamics Ullman suspension seats are made for the most demanding users. Over 12.000 are in service with Navies, Special Forces, Police, SAR and Coast Guards, in more than 70 countries.

Ullman seats are maintenance free. Built with the most advance materials, like Super-Duplex stainless steel and multicomposite, they will last the lifetime of your boat. Based on

medical science, each model is engineered and designed for the human body - to Protect People at sea – and keep them comfortable and rested. The company promise the seat will do its job - So that you can do yours - In all conditions.

For more details Tel: +46 31 708 26 00 or visit www.ullmandynamics.com

Iris Innovations Iris Innovations specialise in marine camera systems and affordable thermal imaging night vision products. The company have offices in the UK and USA and support a worldwide dealer network. Renowned for the best selling NightRunner dual payload thermal camera, the IRIS390Solo+ is the latest camera in the NightRunner range, boasting 640x480 resolution with a 25mm lens for less than half the price of leading brands. All cameras in the NightRunner range feature multiple colour palettes and ICE™ Image Enhancement to maximise clarity of the night vision image.

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The Oyster Service Centre The Oyster Service Centre in Palma has proved to be a great success with Oyster owners, the team are delighted to announce that the expertise and facilities are also available to service non-Oyster vessels. The service centre has a skilled team of engineers, shipwrights, electricians and deckhands. Services include maintenance, technical and engineering works, and refit management.

There is also a welding and fabrication workshop located next to Real Club Nautico de Palma. The Oyster Service Centre also offers a full guardianage and concierge service, and a tender service and storage in the 600sq/m facility outside Palma.

For more details Tel: +34 971 287 474 or visit www.oysteryachts.com

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Superyacht Tenders and Toys Superyacht Tenders and Toys provides the best value and supported tender and toy packages in the industry offering a one stop-shop for all tender and toy needs. Superyacht Tenders and Toys provides all of the popular yacht toy brands as well as fenders, tender whips, ropes, gym equipment and submersibles.

The team provides invaluable advice and assistance regarding the choice, specification, options, build and integration of all items. Their product line has recently been expanded to include

custom fabricated deck equipment featuring sports games decks, boarding ladders, transom fenders, jetski chocks and cradles. All products are supported at no charge for the lifetime of the goods. Superyacht Tenders and Toys has outfitted the worlds finest yachts and offers industry leading knowledge, training advice and support which is second to none.

For more details Tel: 02380 016363 or visit www.superyachttendersandtoys.com

ACO Marine Since 2005, ACO Marine, part of the US$1 billion ACO Group, has become one of the leading suppliers of advanced wastewater treatment systems in all LYC, LY3 and PYC yacht categories.

Some of the largest mega-yachts launched over the past six years are equipped with ACO Marine’s Maripur NF or Clarimar MF advanced wastewater treatment systems, while smaller craft are specifying the new Clarimar LY3 system. Launched in 2017, the Clarimar LY3 is the ideal solution for yachts where compliance with Section 4.2 of the revised IMO MEPC 227 (64) is not required.

For more details Tel: +420 724 011 775 or visit www.acomarine.com

Knox Design Knox Design specialise in interior iesign, furniture and soft furnishings. They are happy to undertake projects of any size, from major redevelopments to an individual room, from construction to final decoration. They work in close collaboration with private clients, luxury estate agents and property developers both in Mallorca and internationally. Rather than furniture they sell ‘lifestyle’. Tell them what you are looking for and they will provide. Their team of award winning professionals will help you at all stages of your project and can provide all your home or yacht needs, from bespoke soft furnishings and furniture to tableware and even silk flower arrangements.

For more details Tel: +34 971 69 30 92 or visit www.knoxdesign.net

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Böning Automationstechnologie Intelligent monitoring, networking and control of nearly all relevant systems on board is the passion of Böning Ship Automation.

The company has monitoring and control systems on more than 13,000 vessels worldwide and are a leader in their field. The Böning SmartBridge is sophisticated, designed with the user in mind and technically brilliant as well as looking beautiful on any superyacht bridge. The comprehensive user layout comes along with freely configurable touch screens. Third party systems like

auto pilot or VHF will either be integrated harmoniously or invisibly remote-controlled. The homogenous operating concept improves the skipper’s overview despite the large spectrum of options and programs and enhances security at sea. The design and technology allow the equipment to be used on a wide range of superyachts and vessels for various applications with its flexible software.

For more details Tel: +49 4221 9475 0 or visit www.boening.com

Turtle-Pac Collapsible diesel tanks to cross oceans. An Australian company Turtle-Pac airfreight their Super Deck Tanks all over the globe. The tanks were developed specifically to suit blue water vessels. Tough tanks! Double skin construction ‘tank in a tank’. The craftsmanship is remarkable. TurtlePac’s website features a video of a 500 litre full tank being dropped 10 metres from a helicopter to demo their toughness. As well example boats who used their tanks around the globe or crossed oceans. Including double circumnavigation of Antarctica and Arctic by a 96’ yacht.

Finally something that actually works and looks right.

For more details Tel: + 61 7 5598 1959 or visit www.turtlepac.com

Easy-Tek Dutch brand Easy-Tek, has developed the first DIN 51097 / DIN 51130 certified ship deck! In the world of superyachts it is of the highest importance to work according to DIN/NEN standards and to apply materials that can comply with these heavy standards. Simply stating that a product has anti-slip qualities, is fire retardant, doesn’t get hot, doesn’t discolour and can last up to 25 years, is not enough. Every claim needs to be thoroughly tested and documented to make sure the consumer is ensured of a first class product! These products were pushed through rigorous testing procedures to be awarded The German standard DIN 51130 which was no piece of cake either.

For more details Tel: +31(0)294 237 975 or visit www.easy-tek.com

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Port Calanova Deck Mate Deck Mate’s focus is to provide a professional grade system that makes the cleaning process easy and effective, yet user friendly. Quality and performance is a top priority but it also has to be affordable.

With the Deck Mate system, every quick release tool locks onto the handle guaranteeing they won’t slip off or loosen during use. The Deck Mate system features premium quality of brushes, micro fibre and scrubpad products, super absorbent drying tools and telescopic handles to ensure that cleaning is truly simplified.

For more details Tel: +31 162 522642 or visit www.deckmate.eu

At only 5km from the heart of Palma city, the marina prides itself on delivering a personalised service with a professional and attentive team that are on hand to help 24/7. It’s the perfect sheltered port all year-round: 172 berths for up to 25m. In winter, its dry dock can keep your boat out of the water whilst we furnish any service necessary, from cleaning, provisioning to repairs and maintenance.

It is also an intimate and elegant marina offering a warm welcome to visitors who can take the opportunity to stay at the Calanova Sport Residence,offering watersports, two restaurants, gym, shops, terraces and indoor spaces.

For more details Tel: +34 971402 512 or visit www.portcalanova.com

Jane’s Yacht Services Jane’s Yacht Services is an established business committed to providing professional yacht service to all yachts and their crew. Whether you need repairs organised, crew changed, parts cleared, mail and courier services, concierge, provisioning or complete office services, they understand the importance of quick turnarounds. A professional Skipper for 12 years and shore based in the yacht services business for the past 20 years, Jane and her team are expertly placed to offer a professional service to give visiting yachts and crew a hassle free stay in Antigua For more details Tel: +1 268 460 2711 or visit www.janesyachtservices.com

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NautiBuoy Marine NautiBuoy Marine is the leader in faux teak decked modular inflatable platforms and accessories. This DAME award-winning product, designed by yachtsmen is so versatile you can create a variety of extensions to increase the size of your beach deck or provide protection for your yacht as you desire, without the heavy lifting. The possibilities are endless, simply connect two together for a jet ski dock, add the leisure accessories and create

a beach club for your guests at water level, connect the SEABOB dock for a stable watersports station and when the boss isn’t on board add the fully protective cover for a sturdy maintenance raft. Available in four different sizes. Inflation times range from 90 seconds to 3mins 30 secs.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1803 863233 or visit www.nautibuoymarine.com

Gillian Weir Gillian Weir understand luxury. With over twenty years experience, they focus on creating effortlessly elegant, bespoke surroundings for their clients, always delivered with impeccable attention to detail. Their objective is simple; to source, design and supply a wide range of the finest tablewares, linens and accessories to the most luxurious yachts, homes and aircraft in the world. Gillian Weir don’t only custom design and source exquisite pieces, they pride themselves on providing a full project management service, from consultations to quality checking and delivery to even the most remote locations. All of this made easier with the help of the online client area; offering a personalised portal to a world of luxury.

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Mid Harbour Marina, Gibraltar The Mid Harbour Marina offers more than 500 metres of deep-water berthing for superyachts in the relatively sheltered inner harbour. With enhanced infrastructure, easy access for support services and vehicles, and reduced berthing fees for longer stays, Gibraltar is becoming a ‘must stop’ port between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Gibraltar also offers a wide range of other services, including highly competitive – VAT free – fuel, waste oil disposal, spare parts and logistics, maintenance, repairs and surveyors and with the support of excellent yachting agents, customs clearance and crew visa arrangements can also be easily dealt with.

Daily links to the UK from the local airport; excellent medical and dental facilities; superb restaurants, bars and entertainment also available.

For more details Tel: +350 200 46254 or visit www.gibraltarport.com

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DYT Yacht Transport DYT Yacht Transport operates two semi-submersible vessels, offering dedicated float-on, float-off yacht transport. DYT is always on schedule with frequent and regular transatlantic sailings or to a wide range of destinations worldwide. DYT Yacht Transport offers an all-inclusive service: cribbing, excellent voyage insurance, and basic customs clearance fees are included in the total price. With its unique

dedicated yacht carriers, DYT Yacht Transport will deliver yachts within reach of the world’s most popular ports of call. DYT Yacht Transport offers reliable, frequent schedules and experienced staff to guide you through every step of the process, with top quality service.

For more details Tel: +377 97971194 or visit www.yacht-transport.com

RoSch Yachts RoSch Yachts is your specialist for synthetic teak decks in Europe and other parts of the world. They offer you a wide range of colours and sizes for all styles and sizes of yachts, from tenders up to megayachts. The material holds it’s teak like appearance and needs no maintenance. RoSch Yachts or one of the certified service partners are always available for consultations and will gladly discuss your ideas and wishes. On this basis, you then receive an bespoke proposal for your custom made deck For more details Tel: +49 40 23 55 70 79 or visit www.rosch-yachts.de

Superyacht Crew International Superyacht Crew International stands ready to help you find the most talented yacht crew for placement in the jobs you need filled. We know yachting and have worked as professional crew for many years so you can rely on SCI. The company listen to what their clients want. The team know what makes good crew generally but when they gain insight into what matters most to individual captains and owners they can find exactly who they are looking for. They don’t want to waste anyone’s time so they will only ever send candidates that fit their clients’ specifications.

This approach gets them a lot of repeat business!

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Mallorca Batteries

Atalante Crew Management under the new French Social Security Decree 2017 307 was effective as of July 1st. This applies to seafarers irrespective of their nationality that spend more than 3 months in France and are embarked on vessels (private or commercial), French registered, or flying a foreign flag and not subject to the social security legislation of a foreign state. Non-resident employers of these seafarers become guarantors of their social security contributions and must provide security deposits to the French social security regime (ENIM). Atalante can advise and support you with all decree related queries and services.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)964 163 788 or visit www.groupeatalante.com

The Isle of Man Ship Registry The Isle of Man Ship Registry is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading registers of ships and super yachts. A British Red Ensign register providing the very best in service to its valued clients; it is the flag of choice for owners looking for quality and partnership from a Flag Administration. With its in-house technical expertise, the register provides advice and regulatory oversight for the ships and yachts on the register, in a pragmatic and commercially sensitive manner. This partnership working and service-culture is what attracts clients to register their vessels in the Isle of Man. Their portfolio of clients includes many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue chip ship owners and prestigious superyachts. The Isle of Man really does offer high quality and superb service at a low cost.

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Founded on traditional family values the business is built on honesty, reliability and professionalism.

They pride themselves on being engineers first, and salesmen second, with a long and successful history in Mallorca. The service starts at selection, making sure you get the perfect batteries for exactly what you need, right through to making sure you get the very best performance and life out of them, using the very latest in battery maintenance, testing & servicing equipment technologies. The company offer a comprehensive testing service to understand your battery installation and advise on the correct solution. Whether you have problems with an existing or are looking for help designing a new installation they can help.

For more details Tel: +34 971 25 43 30 or visit www.mallorcabatteries.com

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Lumenautica Yacht Signs Lumenautica design and manufacture exceptional quality illuminated yacht names, lettering and logos for the global superyacht industry.

A commitment to perfection, competitive pricing, excellent service, unrivalled quality, lead-time flexibility and a satisfied customer are all equally paramount. Keeping design and manufacture ‘in house’ allows Lumenautica to maintain tight control over every aspect of production. A comprehensive wealth of technical knowledge and

engineering excellence is what defines the finished article. Their ever increasing portfolio of repeat customers from shipyards to boat owners and captains to re-fit yards is altogether testament to their success making Lumenautica the ‘go-to’ company for illuminated yacht signage.

For more details Tel : + 44 (0)1455 632897 or visit www.lumenautica.com

AERÉ Marine Group AERÉ Inflatable Fenders are the premier fender product of the yachting industry and available through a worldwide dealer network or direct through www.aeredockingsolutions.com. There are over 40 sizes and types to protect any type of vessel from a yacht to a tender. Custom fenders, stern protection and inflatable docks are also available. For additional protection, AERÉ Marine Group manufactures the highest quality fender covers for all fender manufacturers. Fenda-Sox™ are available in 2 fabrics – a proprietary marine knit and in neoprene. Fenda-Sox knit covers are available in 9 colours and Fenda-Sox NEO™ is available in black and navy blue.

For more details Tel: +1 954 345 2373 or visit www.aeremarinegroup.com

Carpentry & Boat Building Services Carpentry and Boat Building Services was established in 2007 and is widely known as a company that provides quality workmanship at competitive rates. With an emphasis on quality and customer service C.A.B.B.S is the logical choice. Their highly skilled team is willing and able to complete whatever job is required, be it a full interior refit or alteration, a new teak deck or repairs, wooden yacht construction, restorations, or perhaps Perspex and Corian work. All completed with an end result that you will be proud of. For an honest reliable service based in the hub of Mediterranean yachting call C.A.B.B.S. For more details Tel: +34 971 074 965 or visit www.cabbs.es

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SUPER DECK TANKS

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Diesel TOUGH TANKS! Fold Up Compact STOCK READY Delivery worldwide in 3 days

Australian Made Ph: + 61 7 5598 1959 Email: turtlepac@yahoo.com.au www.turtlepac.com

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Landfall Marine Landfall Marine was created to provide an unmatched experience for yacht owners seeking to refit and maintain their yachts.

Recognising the complex demands of boat repair, Landfall applies an effective methodology to achieve owner and captain needs. Landfall’s capabilities extend not just to large refit projects, but also for typical maintenance periods. Landfall can plan and execute the yacht’s annual maintenance to minimise downtime and get the yacht quickly back into service. Landfall was founded by Jim Rosenberg, a veteran captain and project manager with over twenty years of experience on the water and in shipyards. Jim is accustomed to developing a clear picture of yacht owner expectations, which allows Landfall to devise a comprehensive scope of work, schedule, and budget. “People have boats because they seek happy, emotional experiences with their yacht. Too often, owners can get soured by the refit and maintenance portion when they don’t get the right support,” says Jim. “We have an obligation to make sure the project is a positive, worthwhile experience for the owner so that they can enjoy their boat.”

For more details Tel: +1 954 654 1119 or visit www.landfallinc.com

Marcelo Penna Group Established in 1984 Marcelo Penna Group has a skilled team of naval architects, engineers, interior designers and project managers organised in three divisions oriented to the ‘one stop’ scheme: Marcelo Penna Yacht Design, fine custom sailing and motor yachts, professional vessels and superyachts, new building and large refit, interior design. Marcelo Penna Yacht Services, full services for supply, management, charter and relocation.

Marcelo Penna Engineering, work vessels and offshore engineering, on site engineering services for refit and repair. A new team for an old challenge: providing professional and efficient services to the growing community of yachts in Barcelona.

For more details Tel: +34 9322 10404 or visit www.mpyachts.com

DIAB Design The latest innovation from the DIAB Design team is the uniquely designed ‘Dog in a box’ hinge. With its patented dual lever arm technology, the DIAB hinge operates like no other hinge currently on the market. This exciting new product allows architects & interior designers greater flexibility to achieve what was previously not possible. The current range consists of four different sizes to cater for door thicknesses of between 15mm & 54mm, in an option of materials and in up to 20 exciting colour finishes. Our entire range is now available with full lateral adjustability. Welcome to the re-invention of the hinge, beauty in its simplicity.

For more details Tel: +44(0) 1892 730034 or visit www.diabhinge.com

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CESG Limited CESG Limited are this year celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the company providing global employment solutions to the marine industry. Services provided by CESG Limited range from basic managed payroll bureau services through to the full crew HR management and employment solutions for international shipping companies and superyacht owners. With associated businesses in the UK and Malta, including legal, tax and

social security expertise, and also as part of a global payroll alliance, they genuinely believe that they have the solution for most employment situations. CESG Limited pride themselves on their brighter approach to client relationships where they believe every client is number one.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 1481 711828 or visit www.cesguernsey.com

Greycoat Lumleys

TURKISH YACHTING & BROKERS ASSOCIATION

TYBA The Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association was established in April 2017, with the aim of bringing together professional Turkish yachting companies which are involved in the fields of charter, brokerage, agency, management and CABS construction of gulets and other yachts, and is Luptaturecus parumque currently the nulparcipsum official body thatvolore represents majority inctaquisqui qui ad mo the cumpremise quis etthat am yachting antor of the sector.

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Greycoat Lumleys specialises in the recruitment of interior crew for yachts worldwide. The company work hard to deliver an unrivalled service to clients and candidates all over the world. Chefs, stewards and stewardesses at all levels are a speciality and they also cover all other on-board catering, hospitality and housekeeping roles, as well as childcare positions. Their knowledgeable consultants have worked in similar professional capacities, either on yachts, in ski resorts, or in households, so they really understand the demands of high level private recruitment.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or visit www.greycoatlumleys.co.uk

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Chafe-Pro Europe

Efficient SeaApp Efficient Sea app represents the professional way forward in superyacht management. No more paper forms to fill out then send to relevant authorities, no tedious record keeping or overlooked maintenance issues. Everything is at hand from your iPad. It has all relevant maritime operation, safety and compliance documentation, ISM and SMS compliance, bridge operations, shipyard, bunkering, standing orders, all crew and passenger details, accounts and wages, checklists and familiarisation, plus a full compliment of manuals. Forms can be completed and sent from your iPad and archived in secure cloud storage. It is the convenience expect from today’s technology applied to super yacht management.

For more details Tel: +61 (0)419 445 050 or visit www.efficientseaapp.com.au

One of the newest items in the superyacht industry is this clever fenderhook from Chafe-Pro. It is one of the easiest solutions for attaching your fenders to the hand or caprail. This fenderhook is lightweight & flexible and goes around the caprail and opens and closes with Velcro. The fenderline goes through both sides of the fenderhook securing the hook to itself and making it impossible to fall off the caprails. Chafe-Pro’s proprietary non-slip material ShoreGrip lines the inside so that it will not slide out of place. These fenderhooks can also be made using sheepskin as the interior liner. Dock Lines are expensive and can become unsightly after heavy use, so the easiest way to extend their life is with the unique Chafe-Pro system.

For more details: Tel: +31 (0)172 506820 or visit www.chafe-pro.eu

Extender Extender: space on board and comfort at sea The first folding tenders with rigid keel made of rubber and fibreglass designed to occupy reduced space on board and to offer more space once unloaded to water. They fold up easily in less than 2 minutes thanks to the patented closing system and are totally customisable in colours, finishing, accessories and lengths. Extender lines includes outboard engine models like EXT 610 (3.90 m once folded), EXT 520 (3.30 folded) and EXT 430/460/490 (2,72 m – 3,02 m – 3,32 m folded) and an hydro-jet engine model, the EXT 640 Idro (4.30 m folded). The Extender range comes in customisable colours, finishing, options to include a spray hood, roll-bars, side seats fitted in the tubular elements with the ability to make every tender unique.

For more details Tel: +39 0375968490 or visit www.tender-extender.com

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Consultancy Team Consultancy Team specialise in creative audio visual designs, innovation and technical services for superyachts. With their specialist team they are focused on providing innovative, stylish, bespoke and well planned entertainment areas and technology installations. Edgar Andrews, Managing Director CEO is at the forefront of the company and ensures that all the challenges are met and that they go beyond expectations of clients’ requirements. The company’s task is always to come up with unique concepts. and strives to have the best customer service possible, so that Consultancy Team always stays legendary in their specialised field.

Their record shows unique projects from the only planetarium at sea on the QM2, worlds first purpose built hospital ship to the biggest 3D 12K screen cinema on a yacht.

For more details Tel: +44(0) 20 8888 9099 or visit www.consultancyteam.ltd.uk

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EIS European Insurance & Services EIS European Insurance & Services offer special insurance for special customers. P&I, hull and machinery coverage, healthcare insurance and more. Their main principles are individual approach and high standard of service quality, comfort and privacy. EIS propose best possible option of insurance coverage and undertake all necessary actions in losses settlement process. Customer service is based on an individual approach. It is not as important for them to strictly follow the insurance product frames as to provide

for the wishes and requirements of the separate customer.

EIS European Insurance & Services have got unified high standard of customer service worldwide, from Cuba to Thailand. A flexible approach ensures qualitative insurance coverage and continuous cooperation. This is proved by more than 25 000 yacht owners satisfied with the quality of their work.

For more details Tel: +49 (0)30 214082 18 or visit www.eis-insurance.com

Fastnet Marine Insurance Services Ltd. Fastnet Marine Insurance is an independent insurance broker based in the UK, providing specialist marine insurance services to clients Worldwide since 1984.

The majority shareholding of the company was recently acquired by Sturge Taylor and Associates Holdings Limited, and is now operated as one of the Sturge Group of companies by working directors, all of whom have over 25 years experience, guaranteeing unbiased advice and independence of operation. They have direct access and established relationships with markets in the UK and Europe, offering cover for Hull & Machinery, Third Party and P&I Liability, Marine Legal Expenses, Employers Liability, Personal Accident and Medical Expenses / Repatriation risks. Fastnet can cater for both motor and sailing yachts, whether being used privately or chartering, cruising or racing, with no minimum or maximum value limits.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)23 8063 6677 or visit www.fastnet-marine.co.uk

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SG Survey SG Survey are independent marine surveyors and consultants providing a first class service, worldwide. Their team possess a wealth of experience and technical expertise across a diverse range of marine surveying disciplines, serving both the private and commercial sectors. Specialising in pre-purchase, insurance and damage surveys, valuations, new build surveys and predelivery inspections. Their surveys are tailored to suit clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exact requirements with flexibility to attend at short notice.

Furthermore they offer expertise in tonnage measurement surveys, MCA commercial compliance, MLC compliance, expert witness representation and conducting inspections on behalf of various flag states.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 659350 or visit www.sgsurvey.com

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Toulon Port Authority At the heart of the French Mediterranean, a stone’s throw away from Saint-Tropez, Toulon Bay has an exceptional setting. Its deep water berths up to 300 mcan welcome the biggest megayachts.Managed by PortsTPM, the bay is a year-round solution with ISPS norms, 24/24 video surveillance, suppliers, fuelling, and a dynamic network of agents and yards taking care of maintenance, refits, or lay-ups. Toulon is ideally situated, protected by mountainous surroundings, with airports and international transport hubs nearby, and close to the world’s most popular yachting destinations.

For more details Tel: +33(0) 6 46 69 77 27 or visit www.ports-tpm.fr

Fiona’s Atelier Fiona’s Atelier is a leading company specialising in high quality interior and outdoor furnishings and supplies for yachts, villas, luxury hotels and private aircraft.

They are the ideal one stop source for a vast collection of yacht interior and outdoor accessories such as rattan, leather goods, welcome mats, hurricane lamps, crockery, cutlery, glassware, decor items, bath amenities, bed linen, towels, personalised gifts and much more. Fiona’s Atelier collaborate with more than 300 wholesalers and brands, carefully selected, in order to ensure the highest quality offering, along with years of expertise and priceless advice.

For more details Tel: + 34 9331 57941 or visit www.fionasatelier.com

JLS Yachts LLC JLS Yachts LLC (The Yacht and Charter Service Company) is the leader in superyacht and pleasure marine services in the Middle East. Handling over 85% of all superyacht traffic from Oman – through UAE and up to Kuwait; their superyacht Middle East Division can handle all yachts’ demanding schedules from A-Z. JLS Yachts is born from experienced yacht captains and crew who know the industry well and the demands placed on them. As fully uniformed, experienced and professional crew, they assist by smoothing the transition of foreign flag visiting yachts into these somewhat confusing, often challenging procedures and local laws, to relieve the stress on yacht crews. They are the original A.Y.S.S. member (Association of Yacht Support Services) and the first in the Middle East, which they represent proudly.

For more details Tel: +971 (0)4 447 0782 or visit www.jlsyachts.com

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HARBOURSIDE ELEGANCE Modernity meets tranquility. Glittering waterways, blooming parks and nightlife aplenty await the visitor to Stockholm

dominating a glinting harbour. A fully renovated 19th-century luxury pad that balances a traditional exterior with inviting nautical interior design.

Tel: +46 8 574 504 00 www.sandhamn.com

STAY HAYMARKET BY SCANDIC Bucking Scandic’s very Nordic contemporary style, Haymarket travels back in time to the 1920s with gilded surfaces, Art Deco flair, peacock feathers, staff in white jackets and bow ties, background jazz music and a festive atmosphere. Despite 405 rooms, its soul is very much boutique hotel.

Tel: +46 8 517 26 700 | €€€€ www.scandichotels.com NOBIS HOTEL This urban luxury hotel, grand on the outside; quintessentially Nordic minimalist on the inside, lies in glitzy Östermalm district’s most coveted square, one street block away from popular park Kungsträdgården, high-end boutiques and waterfront views.

Tel: +46 8 614 10 00 | €€€€ www.nobishotel.se SANDHAMN SEGLARHOTELL The deep-red Sandhamn Seglarhotell (also known as the Yacht Hotel) is set in Stockholm archipelago’s poshest getaway and the region’s historic sailing epicentre, 136 | WINTER 2018 | ONBOARD

HOTEL RIVAL A refreshing burst of vivid colour: this former classic theatre turned avant-garde boutique hotel was the first of its kind in Stockholm. With strong ties to Sweden’s cinematic past and music legends, this hideaway for celebrities is befittingly located on the equally vivacious, beautiful island of Södermalm.

Tel: +46 (0) 8 545 789 00 | €€€€ www.rival.se

EAT LUZETTE Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can always get something to eat at Luzette. In the middle of the bustling central station you will find this light and spacious oasis, with a beautiful décor and pleasant atmosphere.

Luzette serves brasserie-style, high class cuisine, but there are also plenty of seats if you fancy a coffee. There is also a deli with ready meals, bread and sweets.

Tel: +46 8 519 316 00 TAVERNA BRILLO At Taverna Brillo you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The main dining room is surrounded by two bars. The venue also includes a pizzeria, bread shop, charcuterie, deli counter, orangery and an ice cream parlour. The food concept, Italian in Swedish translation, was developed in partnership with Swedish celebrity chef Tommy Myllimäki.

Tel: +46 8 519 778 00 BROMS Broms which is located in Östermalm, is a restaurant that delivers. The combination of a delicate menu and living room setting make Broms worth a visit. The breakfast buffet is also hard to beat with home-made marmalades, muesli and sour-dough bread.

If you prefer take-out, everything from the menu is ready to go and don’t miss out on the treats in the deli and the bakery.

Tel: +46 8 26 37 10

NAVIGATOR

NYBROGATAN 38 For breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks, Nybrogatan 38 is open from morning until late. The orientation can be described as relaxed, minimalist and modern. The food is beautifully prepared and the menu is inspired by Scandinavia and the Mediterranean.

Tel: +46 8 662 33 22

DRINK SOAP BAR The Soap Bar keeps the party going seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, always until 3 a.m. and always with free admission.

Visitors are a variety of ages and the music can vary, but it’s usually hit-focused.

TYGE & SESSIL Celebrity chef Niclas Ekstedt’s wine café, is all about the underdogs. The wine list consists of natural wines from independent small-scale producers, mainly from areas beyond the famous regions, and made from lesser known grapes.

AMBAR VINBAR Sherry, rum, cognac, beer and orange wine.

The duo behind Ambar Vinbar has a passion for amber coloured liquids. Primarily a bar where you can experience carefully selected nature wines and lager beer, Ambar also has a small menu of simple Japanese snacks to complement your drinks.

TJOGET Tjoget is a very interesting combination of restaurant, traditional wine bar and classic barber shop, all under the same

roof. The restaurant, Linje Tio, features a relaxed and vibrant bar. Order a perfectly composed cocktail or take your pick among the carefully selected beers. The bar was inspired by New York.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

CULTURE GAMLA STAN This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252. Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centres in Europe.

THE ROYAL PALACE The Royal Palace is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden. One of the largest palaces in Europe with over 600 rooms.

DROTTNINGHOLM PALACE As one of Stockholm’s three World Heritage Sites. This is Sweden’s best preserved royal palace constructed in the 17th century, the permanent residence of the royal family.

THE VASA MUSEUM The only preserved 17th century ship in the world. A unique piece of artistic treasure.

More than 95% of the ship is original, and is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures.

FOTOGRAFISKA Fotografiska is one of the world’s largest permanent expositions for contemporary photography. One of Stockholm’s most popular attractions with over 500,000 visitors per year.

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BUCKET LIST PARADISET ORGANIC MARKET Sweden’s largest organic food store, selling everything from vegetables and fruit to meat, bread and even skincare products. Go for lunch or an apéro or visit the foodcourt on the second floor.

THE CITY LIBRARY Designed by world famous architect Gunnar Asplund. This library was recently listed as one of the world’s most beautiful libraries by Conde Nast Traveller magazine.

GO FISH! The waters of downtown Stockholm are teeming with premium quality salmon and sea trout. Close to the Swedish Riksdag (parliament) and the Royal Palace, you’ll see the hopeful anglers standing in rows along the quays. Try your luck with a guided fishing tour.

HASSELUDDEN YASURAGI A stunning, holistic experience in an environment inspired by the best from Japan. Japanese baths, rejuvenating treatments combined with a very pleasant restaurant found under the one roof.

ABBA THE MUSEUM This should be top of the list, ABBA The Museum. So much more than just a museum. Head back to the 70’s and early 80’s memorabilia include stage outfits, instruments, gold records, awards and much more.

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There is no better skipper to handle your game fishing needs than Capt.

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he fishing season is headlined by the blue marlin other billfish and pelagic species such as mahi mahi, wahoo and tuna. The peak fishing season is from February through to May. In May, the boats move to the north eastern part of the island to find the white marlin from May to August. In 2017 Marina Casa de Campo closed its fishing season with a total of 1,003 Blue Marlins released in 109 fishing days.

There are three main tournaments during the season: Marina Casa de Campo Open March 8th until March 10th 2018. Directed

by Robert “Fly” Navarro and the organizing team of Marina Casa de Campo. Marina Casa de Campo Cup - 15th of March until the 15th of April & Casa de Campo International Blue Marlin - from April 18th to 22nd directed by Rick Alvarez.

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ERROL FLYNN MARINA & BOATYARD The Errol Flynn Marina offers 32 Fixed Dockage Berths and 25 Mooring Balls with excellent facilities for a superior yachting experience in one of the world’s most beautiful and protected harbours. It is the only Caribbean marina capable of handing the largest yachts in the world. Facilities include: •

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ased out of the prestigious Port Louis Marina, Captain Gary Clifford of Yes Aye gives you the highlights the region has to offer. Clifford himself holds the Grenada record for yellow fin tuna at 220lbs. Yes Aye supports the ‘Catch and Release’ policy for all marlin and sailfish. Grenada sportfishing is known as one of the best deep sea fishing venues in the Caribbean. Blessed with deep water close to shore, run outs are often only 15 minutes. The high light of the season is the Spice Island Billfish Tournament 24th –28th January, now in its 49th year.

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apt. Leandro Quiroz was appointed by Christophe Harbour to develop the fishing tournaments in the region and is looking forward to a busy schedule in 2018. Pelagic fish are abundant in the surrounding waters with tuna, mahi mahi, blue marlin, striped marlin and spearfish waiting for the visiting sport fishing boats. One of the best fishing spots is an area called the ‘drop’ or the ‘edge.’ It’s where the depth goes from 80-100ft to 300-1000ft! Quiroz tells us “When trolling the edge at 10-12 knots and that reel just screams!!!! Oh boy...my heart just wants to pop out of my chest.”

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he waters surrounding Providenciales offer fishermen the freedom to chase tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi & blue marlin in up to six thousand feet of deep blue water. The beauty of big game fishing in Provo is that it takes just 10-15 minutes to get out to the fishing grounds and drop lines. November to April sees a productive wahoo and mahi mahi bite while the warmer summer months are reserved mainly for tuna and blue marlin. You will see white marlin and sailfish through winter and spring. All billfish are released and the team at Panoply are proud sponsors of The Billfish Foundation which promotes the Tag and Release Program. Panoply Sport Fishing & Luxury Charters offers the finest in deep sea fishing or bottom fishing for pot snapper, trigger fish and Nassau grouper. Revel in the excitement of chasing big game offshore or anchor at the reef for some inshore bottom fishing action.

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THE PERFECT PAINT JOB WITH ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES AND AN EVER CONSTANT NEED TO KEEP A SUPERYACHT SHINING BRIGHTLY, THE NEED FOR THE CORRECT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS AND APPLICATION IS PARAMOUNT

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hen it comes to protecting something that floats, every object is subject to the same destructive forces. It matters not if it is a floating log, a sophisticated commercial container carrier or a superyacht, the sea and the sun are set on a unwavering course to destroy that object as quickly as it can. The only way around that, is to apply protective coatings. Under the surface, water is full of algae and other biological elements that literally eat away at the submerged element of the yacht.

Seawater is even worse than fresh, given that it is full of plankton and other larger living fundamentals.

interacting with sunlight and other factors, create powerful destructive forces to any structure above and below the surface.

Salt is highly aggressive and will help contribute to the destructive process.

The chemical processes, a combination of mineral and biological materials in the water

The destructive process depends on many factors. Under the surface, boats that move less will have greater problems than those that travel more. Water closer

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Structures above the surface suffer a different form of degradation. Radiation from the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UV-A and UV-B radiation from the sun is destroying every fabric a craft is constructed from. Flaking varnish on a yachts capping rail is not just the result of strong sun light. Rain with all the other mineral elements that are trapped in every droplet and the sodium chloride from salt water that is in the air, will destroy any maritime vehicle with the same ferocity as the suns radiation.

to harbour is usually warmer and full of nutrients that feed micro-organisms and bacteria cause bio-fouling to happen more quickly. Yachts at sea, experience less problems with bio-fouling, but have an exposure to other biological elements.

Above the water line yachts exposed to tropical sunlight degrade far faster than those in more temperate climes, yet it is a harsh reality of this modern world that the air circulating around tropical islands is far less polluted than that found near European cruising grounds.

When considering what protective coatings are needed it often pays to ask the advice of experts. Paint consultants know about and understand the importance of preinspections, establishing quality criteria, standardising methods of measurements.

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assurance systems, designing acceptance procedures, managing expectations in respect of time lines and budget.

Consultants are only part of the story and the delivery of the perfect paint job additionally calls for quality products and expert application. Protective coatings, topcoat sealant and underwater antifouling products have all improved in recent years. The new buzzwords on the block are ceramics and nanotechnology.

Ceramic coatings consist of non-organic, glass-like compounds. The most dangerous component in them is isopropyl alcohol that completely evaporates as part of the technological process. Because nanoceramic coatings are not toxic, they do not contaminate water or kill sea organisms.

The coating is non-organic and creates a super-slick surface, meaning there is simply nothing for algae and other sea organisms to attach to or consume. To keep paint clean at all times QP-ON in Germany manufacture products based on pure Silicium a hard mineral, which can be found in regular sand and quartz and

even in meteorites. It creates a special protection that adheres to any surface, thanks to a scientific process. The Silicium molecules will adhere electro-statically to the hull and create an invisible hard and yet flexible surface. Water, salt, dirt all have less chance of sticking to the original paint. The surface becomes water repellent and has anti-static properties. For severe conditions they have also developed QP-ON 3.0 Ceramic Coating a high-end endurance coating for valuable surfaces that need that extra protection.

EXPERT OPINION How does the changing product range and its application benefit the superyacht of today? What are today’s go-to products and why should they be used? Has innovation in paint production, hampered or improved environmental issues? We put these and other questions to paint consultants, manufacturers and experienced applicators and this is what they and to say. Wayne Berry is a Director with Rokoat Protective Coatings. He believes, “The most significant change in marine coatings in the last five

Founded by Chris Atkinson in 1997, ACAMARINE has evolved to be considered one of the leading fairing, painting and finishing companies in Europe. Today ACAMARINE dominates the refit market in France as well as having a significant presence in the northern European new build market. Historically based in LaRochelle with a new branch in La-Ciotat, we engage over 180 experienced technicians that are deployed in France, Germany, Holland and the UK. ACAMARINE is now part of GYG plc. and is contributing to strengthen its position as the world’s leading superyacht service & supply group.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)5 46 41 73 97 or visit www.acamarine.com years have been dictated by the volatile organic compounds laws that have changed in Europe. This means that health and safety has become an issue for applications. In the removal of the volatile organic compounds vessel coatings have suffered in their durability and longevity of life.”

Whereas before marine coatings would last up to 4 to 5 years, these compound changes in formulation do not give the life that previous coatings would. This has brought about the ceramic coating revolution, which is one of the many solutions Rokoat Protective Solutions provide. Now

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demanding when compared to the past as owners are now expecting their yacht finish to be more similar to their luxury car finish rather than just a yacht finish. This means that the challenge and responsibility of the painter has increased, not only when delivering a new-build, but also when painting a refit. Another change is that now, owners tend to engage paint quality surveyors, especially on 50+ metre yachts and these surveyors enter into great detail when it comes to the quality of fairing and levelling of the surfaces, especially on new-builds.”

Jan Koudstaal Technical Manager CCS Coating Consultants for Superyachts and has 25 years of experience in the paint business. He takes a different view saying, “Almost nothing has changed in the last five years. What we did see, is that top coatings have changed in ingredients to meet the current and future safety, health and environmental requirements.

For example, there are less solvents in the paint than before. This leads to less gloss, orange peel and DOI. The difference in ingredients, does not affect the performance of the paint, but certainly does to the cosmetic properties.”

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Absolute Boat Care adjusts to changes in schedule easily and without fuss. Our team understands that at peak times they need to be flexible, and we go out of our way to make sure that our work is done on time and in budget.’

For more details Tel: +34 649 989 909 or visit www.absoluteboatcare.net after a vessel has been re-coated a period must be allowed for curing and hardening, normally 4 to 6 months at this time a ceramic coating can be applied extending the life of the vessels paintwork up to a further 2 to 3 years. Giving vessel and owners greater value to their investment.

Claire Steel at Cerashield another ceramic coatings specialist believes the most significant change in the marine coatings over recent years has been brought about by the 2008 economic crash. She says, “Because yachts are being forced to rethink their repainting budget.” She adds, “After three years paintwork may start to degrade, down glossing will have occurred and surfaces in the high wear areas may

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of become matt in appearance. This means that vessels need to be far more innovative with their paint maintenance programmes now then ever before. Thankfully we have solutions that will help.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies manufacture specialist spraying equipment for use throughout the superyacht industry. They make products under the brand names of; DeVilbiss, Binks and Ransburg. Speaking from their point of view John Richardson their Marketing Communications and PR Manager says, “The biggest changes to both coatings composition and our applications equipment has been driven by Environmental Legislation and the need to reduce the emissions of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). From our side, it has driven the developments in spray-gun technology such as our Trans-Tech air-caps, which create less over-spray and thus reduce VOC emissions. It has also lead to the greater adoption of Electrostatic application equipment, such as our Ransburg RansFlex spray guns, in the marine sector.”

DARK AND DISTANT PAST Kenneth Coleiro runs the Coleiro Group in Malta. He believes, “Today’s owners’ expectations to the paint finishes is more

“Twenty years ago the durability of coatings were far superior to those available in Europe today says Wayne Berry at Rokoat.

To compensate for these changes in the formulation of marine coating, he tells us, “Manufacturers have developed acrylic coatings that have a higher film build and can now be polished similar to the automotive industry.” Those at Cerashield agree and tell us, “In our opinion compared to 20 years ago polyurethane marine coatings had more durability and a longer lasting gloss than the present coatings offer.” They explain, “This is why ceramic coatings have now taken a market share in marine coatings particularly in the superyacht sector as we can restore the gloss and seal it with one of our ceramic coatings.”

Nobleclean in Germany have patented; Diamonding, a yacht cleaning process that grants long term protection for superyacht coatings and gelcoats. Given such technology was invented by them in 1999, it is fairly obvious they will have noticed change for the good. Ralph Wuttke at Nobelclean suggests it is the chemical composition of paint that has changed. He says, “Nanotechnology gives manufacturers other ways of designing a sealing that lasts longer, but it also has to be applied in a much more professional manner than before.”

Likewise Winter Oleg the International Operations Manager at Nanoshine has seen

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rapid change. He says, “Taking in account the introduction of nanoceramic coatings into marine industry, of course, they are much more advanced than solutions based on the previous generation of technology.

Raw material consumption is much lower, they are harmless to nature, extremely hard and provide a number of previously unavailable benefits. Ceramic Pro Marine, for example, is a permanent coating, it provides unprecedented protection against all types of chemicals, can withstand low and high temperatures and, what’s more important, it improves the speed of treated vessels.” He backs up his thoughts quoting recent research conducted in the towing tank of National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. This has shown that Ceramic Pro Marine nanoceramic coating reduces water drag by 3.3%, which is an amazing result on its own and is far superior to 0.1% provided by most other coatings.”

Kenneth Coleiro is not so sure and suggests that when it comes to paint quality, “Not much has changed as in the past, yacht paint was also durable and the protection of epoxies and zinc products have always given optimal anti-corrosion and anti-rust solutions.” He expands, “What has really changed is in the composition of the paint which is now becoming more environmentally friendly and the choice of finishes has increased drastically. Yacht paint manufacturers are following more the automotive paint technology since after all, the finish and colour choice of the owner for his yacht is becoming more and more similar to what he has on his car. This is also being experienced in the aviation sector as the client also demands that the private jet’s finish is similar to his luxury car. The newer

CeraShield is an expanding company offering first class application and removal of premium ceramic coatings to paint, glass and stainless steel which offer performance, protection and durability for the exterior and interior of superyachts. The experienced team of applicators are pioneers in this advanced technology with over 10 years’ experience in applying ceramic coatings to superyachts. The company management and project management have their roots firmly embedded in the industry and in the painting sector. They pride themselves on the bespoke service and support given to the clients.

For more details Tel: +34 635 395 345 or visit www.cerashield.net paint technology allows more flexibility for polishing which is important not only for the painter but also for the crew to upkeep the high standard of their yacht finish, not to mention if the yacht needs a paint touchup or repair as it frequently happens. The newer yacht paint systems allow a much better blend in touch-up. Although usually underestimated, polishing of these paint systems is an art and great skill is required not to permanently ruin a paint job. The performance of a polish intervention is not

ATLAS PAINT CONSULTANTS For most of the different disciplines on a yacht sophisticated systems are developed and in use. Such a maintenance system has not been developed for the paint discipline, which is one of the largest returning items on yachts. Atlas Paint Consultants has recognised the need for such Paint Maintenance Manual and has developed such a document, enabling yacht managers and/or Captains to adequately plan and budget their future paint refit work. When you want to get your paint maintenance under control in terms of budget and timelines, you can contact Atlas Paint Consultants.

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calibrated when the intervention has been completed but in order to evaluate if it has been done properly, at least two months must elapse.”

After 25 years working inside the industry, Jan Koudstaal has been there and seen that, so he is well qualified to say what has and what has not changed over time. His own view is that, “The superyacht industry is still a very traditional industry. Almost the same paint systems are used then as now. Are the products now better? He asks. Answering his own question he says, “No, we are still using epoxy primers and polyurethane finishing coatings.”

There is however one case of clear evidence where the method of coating a yacht has changed and that is when vinyl is used to wrap a yacht’s hull. “Wrapping larger yachts was not a realistic option 20 years ago,” says Greg Hoar at The Wild Group International. He adds, “However, massive advances in film stability/conform-ability and also in the adhesive have made wrapping a viable and attractive alternative to the knee jerk ‘paint it’ approach.”

QUE SERA SERA Looking back over time is easy. Looking into the future is a little more tricky. Future Marine coatings will be water based coating and will need to have a clear varnish applied

over the top in much the same way that the automotive industry does now says Wayne Berry at Rokoat. He adds, “They will conform to the volatile organic compounds legislation now in force throughout Europe, hence new technology coatings of which we are developing now here at Rokoat. These new coatings had to be found to give value to the clients. This in turn has evolved ceramic coatings, they are added after the vessel has been renovated in the shipyard.

While she agrees with this statement, Claire Steel at Cerashield believes that given the harsh environments the likes of salt, sun and water that superyachts are exposed to, “It may be difficult for the marine industry to make that change to water based exterior coatings.”

If legislation dictates the change from solvent based paints to water based paints then ceramic coatings could be introduced to the paint system as a final clear topcoat.

This will protect the water based coating and add to the gloss and durability.

Clearly ceramic coatings will play a major role in the future of Superyacht topcoats. They are a more ‘green’ alternative and do not need a containment system when applying to protect the environment. Ceramic coatings come in at a third of the cost of painting a vessel and the work can be completed in a fraction of the time it takes to paint.

Ceramic Pro is a multifunctional protective coating of new generation manufactured with use of the latest advancements in nanotechnology by Nanoshine Group. This nanoceramic protection is dominating the automotive industry, but Ceramic Pro has specialised products to offer the marine industry as well. Ceramic Pro Marine is a revolutionary product that provides anti fouling and easy-to-clean effects. Due to protection from marine growth, salts, acids, dirt, paint and even dock-rubs maintaining your vessel in perfect conditions has never been easier. What’s more amazing is its unprecedented drag reduction effect which has recently been proven by NCKU ASTRC Wind Tunnel Lab in Taiwan.

For more details Tel: + 852 8177 6004 or visit www.ceramic-pro.com

At Nanoshine Winter Oleg suggests, “It’s always hard to say how things will turn out in the end. Especially when speaking of global development processes. Nevertheless, our company is working towards replacement of harmful, ecology damaging and toxic coatings by providing a safe and by all means superior option for the consumers. Judging by the way our products are developing, we are confident to say that the next generations of coatings will be Eco-friendly, multipurpose and universal for all types of surfaces.”

INDUSTRY DOMINATION Companies that manufacture and distribute paint throughout the superyacht sector have come a very long way in the past 20 years. They have grown into conglomerates

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WREDE CONSULTING Founded in 1999, Wrede Consulting has been involved in most of the top 200 superyacht projects and several Wrede innovations are today recognised as international standard procedures. These innovations include, among others, a 3D scan procedure for surveying complete hulls and the Wrede 10 Point Program (W10PP) for the assessment of coated surfaces.

As Paint Consultants, they focus on stepping up the quality of the work, to keep application of the coating system on schedule and reduce downtime to a minimum. Paint is far more complex than it sounds. The coating system on a megayacht involves a considerable number of small, even tiny, steps. All these steps have to be executed in the correct order and with meticulous care, while keeping the Owner up to date with progress.

From the planning phase onward, it must always be made clear to all sides what can be achieved within the limits of the agreed budget and time frame. The first step should therefore always be a comprehensive pre-inspection to assess the current state of the yacht, to provide a reliable basis for further planning.

In addition, Wrede Consulting, together with highly specialised partners, use ultrasound to check the existing coating system for defects or review the dimensional accuracy and strake of the yacht with a 3D scan. Managing expectation is key to a happy owner and a successful project and the number one priority is to keep the owner satisfied by striving for the highest quality and a reliable process from start to finish.

For his current job, Kay-Joahannes Wrede can draw on his experience as a master craftsman of shipbuilding and his years as a CEO in the family shipyard. He is also a sworn yacht surveyor, a certified paint consultant and a member of, among others, the IIMS and the ISO/WG 5° Committee (Large Yachts - Coatings).

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over time and have developed strict guide lines and painting procedures that must be adhered to by those who ultimately use the coating. Yet if the industry is dominated by so few large companies supplying product one is forced to ask why is there so little to choose between them? Wayne Berry a Director at Rokoat does not need long to answer that question. He very quickly responds, “The reason there is so little to choose between companies that produce marine coatings is due to the fact that they all require the same ingredients to produce a durable products generally it is customers choice as to which brand they prefer, regardless of what is on the can, what is inside the can in general is the same technology only the colours differentiate.” Kenneth Coleiro points out that, “Recently the choice of yacht paint suppliers has increased, having new important players evolving from the automotive paint industry.

one manufacturer develops a new paint product it will be copied within a few months by other manufacturers and bought to market easily. This is because the same raw materials are available to buy by anyone.”

These have the upper hand in the metallic and special effects finishes as they have so much experience whilst the seasoned players in the industry understand better the responsibility and implications to paint a yacht rather than a car. The painter has a wide variety of yacht paint suppliers to choose from and need not feel that his choice is limited.”

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“The raw materials and the technology for making paint are being offered by only a few vendors,” says Jan Koudstaal.

He says, The entire industry uses these same products from the same large chemical concerns who pitch to all the same paint suppliers.” He adds, “When

Because the top companies are generally working under the same application parameters paint surveyors are now becoming an important part of a successful painting contract if they are brought in at the quotation and contract stage, says Claire Steel. She adds, “They can set out a painting specification for which the best painting companies are able to quote on ‘apples for apples’ and whichever company is awarded the contract to paint the vessel then they simply have to follow what has been set out in the specification, to which the paint surveyor will monitor and sign off each stage before proceeding to the next.”

Paint consultants often get to chose both the product and the company that applies it but which is more important, a good coating product or the skill of the applicator? Both are equally important. A good applicator will be able to customise his application as he proceeds throughout the project in many cases the mixing of the paint and at what temperature the paint is applied is down to the applicator to achieve the best result a product can provide. A good product needs a good applicator to get the best from the product. A good product in inexperienced hands will not yield the expected performance of the coating.

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For all types of paint a Swirl Remover provides a highly effective, easy to use formula hence providing you with excellent results. The QP-on 6.2 Ultra Fine High Gloss Finishing Compound is a great and maximum gloss enhancing finishing polish and will remove 3000 grade sanding marks, easily and fast. Use with both Dual Action and Rotary polishers, QP ON Compounds doesn’t leave masking oils or sticky residues on your paint. The products are developed with the latest U.D.A (Utilising Diminishing Abrasive) technology.

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CARLISLE FLUID TECHNOLOGIES When it comes to achieving the finest paint finish, Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT) leads the world.

CFT is a global company, which manufactures equipment for the supply and application of sprayed materials including paints, coatings, powders, mastics & bonding. Of particular interest to the Marine Industry is the range of DeVilbiss spray-guns, Ransburg electrostatics & Binks paint handling and high pressure products. The DeVilbiss C-Spray and Ransburg RansFlex Electrostatic manual spray guns are changing the way that the finest Superyacht painting contractors are spraying marine paints & coatings, both below and above the waterline.

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Kenneth Coleiro believes that “Most paint products provided by major players in the industry all supply good quality products and the applicator must be wise enough to choose the right product for the right project. If a yacht travels from cold to hot countries, then one must find a fairing compound which is flexible, especially when painting a new-build and the thicknesses of these products are relatively high. A particular paint manufacturer can have better metallic finishes whilst another paint manufacturer can have better solid colours or fairing compounds. Paint suppliers must not be judged only by the quality of their paint but also the technical back-up they give to the painter and the owner. This also can relate to the rapid supply of paints and their logistics. The painting of a yacht still relies on on-board skilful workmanship unlike prefabricated components painted

in a factory and therefore the fulcrum of a paint job remains the painter.”

Winter Oleg says, “It depends.” He expands on that statement suggesting, “If we are talking about usage of coatings in machine manufacturing process, then the quality of product is of utmost importance. But in case of manual application, the skill of an applicator is just as crucial. It’s a shoe and shoelace situation: one is meaningless without the other. What good will a perfect coating do if applied improperly? That is why we pay so much attention to both improving our coatings and training our network of applicators.”

Carlisle Fluid Technologies work closely with the paint manufacturers in testing new equipment with all new products. The paint is important for the finish it gives once

applied and the applicator is important for spraying the paint with the correct atomisation and transfer efficiency so as to give the best finish. However, of greater importance to both of these is the skill and ability of the paint sprayer.

John Richardson says, “You can have the best paint and equipment in the world, but it is the skill of the sprayer which is paramount for the finest finish.”

NANOTECHNOLOGY Nanotechnology is a chemical product, which is used not only in polishing or protection of paint systems, but it could be a term also used for other chemical uses such as biocides in anti-fouling. So what part will Nanotechnology play in the future of superyacht topcoats? Kenneth Coleiro is convinced that, “Focussing in the polishing and TLC of the paint system, nanotechnology

CCS COATING CONSULTANTS The Dutch paint experts, CCS Coating Consultants for Superyachts have announced their presence at ports in superyacht hotspots across Europe and beyond, including Italy, the South of France, Spain and Palma de Mallorca, and, beyond Europe, in Dubai and Qatar.

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is a very common terminology in the protection of paint systems, however it seems that recently every paint treatment needs to have nanotechnology for it to sell!”

“There are so many forms and ways of a nanotechnology protection products that can if applied correctly, give very good results and extend a paint application intervention.

There are nanotechnology products used by commercial vessels where one would need to be extremely careful if using them on a yacht. This is because lacquer tends to yellow on white finishes and generally it is not acceptable by superyachts.”

Claire Steel at Cerashield says, “The superyacht painting sector is looking for longevity and durability from the coatings.

Ceramic coatings opposed to nanotechnology have that longevity and durability in this sector. This is why we can comfortably issue a two year warranty with the 10 micron coating which we apply to superyachts.”

Ralph Wuttke at Nobelclean says, “In the future, this will certainly play a major role, since the topcoats are more durable and e.g. become more UV-resistant.” The future role Nanotechnology is not yet known or fully understood. It is not yet used in

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For more details Tel: +33(0)970 449 228 or visit www.rokoat.com the coatings of superyachts. “But,” says, Jan Koudstaal, “It can be very helpful. For example, with nanotechnology you can add specific properties to a coating like pigments and self-cleaning properties.”

Coatings deteriorate every time they are cleaned and polished. During the process

THE COLEIRO GROUP The Coleiro Group, a Maltese company founded in 1976, managed by Kenneth and Louis Coleiro. The group consolidated its yachting activity by launching ‘Blue Economy’ in which one would find three prominent players in the yachting industry. Yacht Pride SRL which is a yacht painting company based in Viareggio, Yachtmaster Refits Ltd which is a yacht refit management company, and Omegayacht Promo successfully promotes your yachting activity using the latest media technology. The mission statement of the Group is to offer a professional and honest service in the agreed time frames and at the right price. The Coleiro Group offers training to yacht painters in its in-house training centre in collaboration with major yacht paint suppliers.

For more details Tel : +356 2148 3131 or visit www.coleiro.com

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NOBELCLEAN DIAMONDING, patented by Nobelclean, is the most advanced cleaning process. It guarantees a long-term protection for all kinds of paint and gelcoats. We specialise in keeping and raising the value of yachts and aircrafts, providing shine and long-term paint protection. The advantages of DIAMONDING vs. other treatements are numerous; you save can one whole painting process, up to 12 years gloss warranty, over 90% unit gloss after the treatment, DIAMONDING is NOT polishing and therefore it is not abrasive, German high-tech quality, the process is environmentally friendly.

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the paint surface opens up, looses pigments, then it will be cleaned again, and will again loose pigments. “It is a vicious circle, says Koudstaal.“By adding nanotechnology, coating layers can be self-protected, making the polymers and ceramics redundant.”

Back at Nobelclean says, “In general it is important that the coatings are applied by professional workers and the cleaning management makes the necessary changes.

With a professional cleaning system based on sponges today’s high-quality paints last longer even without sealing. Nobelclean has developed a professional washing system to keep the gloss scratch free.”

Winter Oleg believes it is fundamental to the future of the superyacht coatings industry. “Nanotechnology, he says, “Will redefine the very meaning and purpose of topcoats. Ceramic Pro already can offer products that not only provide protection, but also improve cosmetic effect and boost performance by increasing speed and lowering fuel consumption. And it’s just

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a small portion of what can be achieved with nanotechnology in the field of protective multi-functional coatings.

QUALITY MATTERS Superyachts are mostly beautifully designed and boast the most technically advanced engineering but the most visual element will always be paintwork and woodwork.

The demand from Captains for high quality coatings has never been higher and with owners demanding everything from pearlescent to metallic silver finishes, the standards are continually being raised.

Captain Wes Cooper, used Absolute Boat Care in Palma for all of the exterior wood coatings during the five year refit of the sailing yacht Marie.

He said, “I have been very impressed with the level of workmanship on board. As a Captain when you take on a project of this magnitude stripping 20 coats of varnish back to bare wood and a full system build up your need to be confident in your contractor selection process.

Implementing a quality control and an assurance system that incorporates good administrative records as well as experience and expertise ensures work is detailed and can be easily tracked and evaluated. Part of the Global Yachting Group, formed Pinmar and Rolling Stock merged, ACA Marine in La Rochelle has a portfolio of over 150 successfully delivered projects. They record air temperature, surface temperature, humidity and dew point levels for each application on all projects. Adrien Posner says, “We strictly adhere to the paint manufacturer’s technical specifications, and record all product batch numbers for traceability. It is this commitment to develop an excellent method and reporting systems that allows us to offer a fully insured third party guarantee on the work we do.”

Nico Röper heads up a team of 5 paint consultants that work on yacht and commercial projects worldwide. Working from offices in Schiedam The Netherlands he believes it’s all in the detail. He says, “The yard and paint contractor have the obligation to prove all requirements will be fulfilled processes controlled and agreed targets achieved. At Paint Manuals, we produce include a detailed description of the surface preparation, products, number of coats, application, specific conditions and parameters to be met.”

SATISFY THE OWNER “What matters more than anything we have talked about so far,” adds Kenneth Coleiro “Are the most important aspects that a captain or a yacht owner’s representative should know before accepting any paint job.”

He goes on to explain, “It is imperative that the surveyor and the painter are on the

COATINGS

same wavelength when it comes to what to recommend. When it comes to the paint choice, it is of utmost importance that when a paint system is recommended, the client is made aware of the advantages and disadvantages of such a paint system. For example, if a pearlescent or a xirallic paint system is chosen, then the client must be aware that touching-up of such a paint system can be more costly.”

Yacht coatings are complex assignments whether on a new build or on a refit. And satisfying the owner should always be the

primary concern. This can only be achieved by putting precision and quality first, says Wrede Consulting CEO Kay Wrede. She says, “Depending on the size of the yacht, six- or seven-digit figures are nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to applying the coating system. On a new yacht, this is the crowning phase of the build – and may turn out to be a major obstacle for the handover. A project that seemed set up for success may drag on over weeks, months or even years as disputes over the surface finish continue. When a coating system is due for complete overhaul after four to six

years, a refit can turn into a nightmare for all involved parties as downtime in the yard increases and profit margins dwindle.”

Last but not least, she says, “A consultant must be able to say no and decline a contract if the quality expectations turn out to be incompatible with the time frame and the budget in spite of diligent management.

Some things just are not feasible. Trying to force the impossible is a risky game at the very least, and failure will not only leave the Owner displeased, but is detrimental to the whole industry.”

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE THE ICOMIA GROUP SEEKS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE QUALITY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY, FOLLOW PROFESSIONAL WORKING STANDARDS AND MEET SPECIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICE

T

he ICOMIA Superyacht Applicator Group was formed in November 2011 and comprises leading independent paint applicators who wish to maintain and improve quality within the Group, follow professional working standards and meet specified environmental best practices. The Group acts as the voice of this segment of the industry.

In addition, the Applicator Group acts as a centralised body to serve, inform and update the superyacht applicators of new international regulations that they specifically need to comply with and to maintain good relations with international organisations, Government and other bodies on behalf of the industry.

WHY ARE COATINGS SO CONTROVERSIAL? Because of the importance, coatings quality is often judged by the visual appearance and or wrong use of measurement equipment, with the potential risk that it is different than expected and/or can be perceived as low quality. Difference in perception of a paint job leads too often to a dispute.

Accurate measurement results must prevent such conflicts and provide objective data on the paint job.

In addition, variety in inspection report formats, or the lack of a format, results in incomparable measurement results, and two parties that defend themselves with different parameters. There is a

need for a standardised and widely adopted report writing format. In this way the results of the measures, taken with the prescribed measurement equipment according to ISO and delivering the determined variables in the ICOMIA Guidelines, can be reported in a consistent and reliable manner.

Next is the interpretation of the results. The role of an inspector, and the boundaries of this role, is very important.

The judgement of inspectors can have an enormous impact and have resulted to rejection of complete yachts before.

Obviously, the impact of a rejection is tremendous: delivery date gets delayed, which delays the next project in the shipyard, profit margins are under pressure but, vitally, it cause a negative experience for the client.

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ICOMIA published its ‘Technical Guideline on Minimum Acceptable Finish and Appearance for Superyachts Gloss Coatings’ in 2011, following industry expert consultation.The guideline was quickly developed at the urging of industry experts who attended the 2009 and 2010 International Superyacht Coatings Conferences.

Its intention is to support yards and applicators within the superyacht sector in defining their own quality by establishing a baseline standard.

That is, the contract specification and the finish achieved should be at best

an improvement on this baseline and certainly no worse.

ICOMIA has also made available a supporting spreadsheet which portrays in radar chart presentation the Guideline, the contract specification and the result achieved so that owners and their represents have as simple graphic of the contract delivery. Remedies for what is delivered falling below either the contract or the guideline may be expressed in the coatings contract.

• ICOMIA Guidelines will be updated as well ISO 11347 (how to measure) • ICOMIA take the initiative to develop several ISO Standards • Draft ISO 19494 (applicators process) • New Working Item and ISO Standard for handling Isocyanate containing paints products • Proposal for the preparations before start application MEMBERS Huub de Koning – Chair Chris Layton - Vice Chair Chris Atkinson – ACA Marine Derk Bonsink – Bonsink Yachtpainters Lesley de Visser Hans du Mortier – De Koning Marine Malcolm Kerr – Storm Yachts Ritvan Metso – Thraki Yacht Painting Christiaan Vinke – Bonsnik Yachtpainters Steve Wicks -Superyacht Solutions

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A day in the life of...

A CARIBBEAN MARINA MANAGER

LINDA PEARSON MARINA MANAGER, CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR

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inda’s first taste of superyachts was when she joined a 47m Perini Navi sailing yacht in December 2006 in a deck/stew position. She had already sailed 35m motor yachts along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef before heading internationally.

She worked her way up the ranks to MCA Master 500gt capacity early 2011. Linda has had the pleasure of working on some fantastic yachts such as S/Y Andromeda la Dea, 47m Perini Navi and S/Y Clan VIII, 45m Perini Navi.

Linda now lives at Turtle Beach, on the southeast peninsula which is only a 7-minute drive from the marina. She loves sitting on her balcony overlooking Nevis Island to the south, taking in the great views and Atlantic breezes. She can watch the green vervet monkeys hanging in the trees all around her garden.

Her first-floor balcony terrace was built especially to capture the far reaching views.

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DAY BEGINS The day usually begins with breakfast around 6h30.

I love a bowl of fresh fruit and yogurt and pick my mangoes straight off the tree. I have to pinch myself sometimes and really be thankful for where I live. I feel incredibly lucky and try to make the most of every moment on this beautiful Island.

It really is pure paradise.

START WORK I get to the Marina office in Christophe Harbour around 7h00. Being the early bird gives me time to review the previous evening’s emails and plan the day for myself and the team. Our state-of-the-art superyacht marina is a spectacular place, on the edge of the Caribbean and created out of former salt ponds. We now have the largest fuel farm dedicated to a marina in the Eastern Caribbean and a new Customs House is soon to open which will offer fast and efficient Customs & Immigration service and top quality crew and captain facilities.

We’re all ‘hands on deck’ and our guest services and concierge teams are fully set for what could well be a very strong year for this part of the Caribbean. We were very fortunate to have been spared the full impact of the recent storms.

TYPICAL MORNING I grab a freshly made cappuccino from Peppe’s Kiosk in the Marina Village before heading inside the office. I am generally the first to arrive, which gives me time to review any requests from captains or yachts that have been sent during the night. A captain may ask for suggestions about the best anchorages around St Kitts & Nevis, so that guests can spend the day snorkelling or enjoying watersports. They also place chandlery orders and want to book a time for fuelling. When everyone gets in, we have a short team meeting to discuss the day ahead such as arrival and departure times, bunkering bookings, guest services requirements, services schedules and resort news.

LUNCH Lunch is at some point between 12 and 2 depending on the marina operations. I’ll either buy a sandwich from Peppe’s, or I’ll pick up a spicy butter chicken curry from Bombay Blues, my favourite Indian restaurant just 15 minutes away in Frigate Bay. Other days, Christophe Harbour’s executive chef, Barnaby Jones at The Pavilion often rustles me up a fresh, catch-of-the-day salad with locally caught Mahi Mahi or Wahoo.

AFTERNOON I’ll work with the dock team to help with arriving and departing vessels or with those coming for bunkering. I am personally always on the dock for each arrival to give that special welcome. In between dockside work, I deal with enquiries about any number of things from reservations, engineering requests, and storage for sails and containers that follow the vessel around the world to special crane lifting services. Our pre-provisioning service is second to none, so there are considerable logistics involved. I like to take a walk around the dock in the afternoon to catch up with the marina team and the vessels we have in house to see how their day’s been and get feedback from guests or crew.

END OF THE WORKING DAY If there are crew-only vessels coming, we always try to plan a barbecue in the marina village to spend some time with them. We’ll throw fresh local lobster on the grill that local fishermen drop off for us as well as local organic salads. Starting this season, we can host the barbecues at the new special crew area alongside the award-winning Salt Plage beach bar. Depending on when I get out of the office, I will take the dogs Truffle and Dingo for a walk along the beach or around Cockleshell.

DINNER/DRINKS/END OF THE DAY This is usually around 6pm or sunset and we either go to Salt Plage or have a little cocktail on my balcony.

Then for dinner we head either to Rituals Sushi in Frigate Bay or for special occasions to The Pavilion beach club for Wednesday Night Supper Club or Friday’s Parilla Grill Night.

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Q&A

ASK THE EXPERTS Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their field

JIM HANDS Director of Maritime Marketing FLIR Systems

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Larger yachts have traditionally been fitted with two or more oversized independent generators to provide the capacity to cover peak power demands, but they mostly operate at 50% or less of their overall output capability. A more efficient and environmentallyfriendly way to meet the fluctuating use of the generator system is to connect multiple generators in parallel, with each genset capable of independent operation, ready to work seamlessly together and automatically load share on demand. The Fischer Panda iSeries with variable speed technology adjust to changing power requirements, they are supplied with PMGi inverters as standard and can be ordered for easy connection in parallel, even if they have different outputs such as a 15i (12kW) with a 45i (36kW). This results in a much quieter, lighter and fuel-efficient system.

Thermal cameras are already a proven tool used by superyachts for security, navigation and enhanced situational awareness. However, FLIR’s integration of its advanced cooled thermal camera core technology into its latest M-Series camera has taken the image quality and range capabilities to a completely new level for captains and crew. At the pinnacle of our maritime thermal camera product line, the new multi-sensor M500 can discern very small temperature variations for exceptional image clarity and long-range target recognition at more than 15km. This breakthrough in range and image quality is due to the camera’s cryocooler which uses liquid helium to supercool the thermal detector down to almost -200°C, allowing the camera to operate on the mid-wave infrared spectrum as opposed to the long-wave spectrum of the uncooled cameras.

The evolution of low voltage lighting has opened up a world of possibilities to enhance both the interior and the exterior of luxury yachts. The infinite choice of colours that LED’s provide allows designers and owners to transform any space at the touch of a button.

Lighting design is an art form and, when done well, should complement not only the beauty of the vessel but should blend with the natural surroundings. The recent trend towards through-hull and underwater lighting is a prime example. It can appear harsh and overpower the flowing lines of a yacht, yet, when carefully positioned, it can cast subtle reflections from the water onto the hull. It is equally important to understand when not to add exterior lighting.

Too much upward focused illumination creates light pollution which can mask the night sky.

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RECRUIT

AGE OLD PROBLEM

Laurence Lewis asks why ageism should be such a big issue in superyacht recruitment

Age is something that does not matter unless you’re a cheese.

So said the surrealist genius filmmaker Luis Bunuel....

Yachting, where are we at on the topic of ageism ? Do captains and crew feel discriminated against for being too old or too young? Does age matter?

I felt it might be interesting to look at how age is perceived in a wider European context before looking at our niche market and in doing so I stumbled upon an interesting survey published by Eurage (European research group on attitude to age) which had been commissioned by Age UK. The survey sought the view of 55,000 people across 28 European countries and it emerges that age discrimination is experienced more often than any other form of discrimination, which came as a surprise to me.

Age discrimination is of course very different from any other discrimination such as sex or race, as our age changes continuously. We go from young to middle age to old and as we age, our perception of age discrimination evolves with time. We can assume that age discrimination is not necessarily deliberate and does not result from negative intentions but is the result of how we perceive and categorise one another, as being young or old.

For example the age at which youth is perceived to end varies considerably from 34 in Sweden to 52 in Greece and across the 28 countries participating in the survey, the mean age that young was perceived to end was 40.

Further studies show that the middle age group is seen as having the highest social status and the old age group the lowest. One can then extrapolate to say that the middle age group is also perceived as being more desirable in a work environment. Not surprisingly, people also feel more positive towards their own age group which again, in a professional environment, can create a bias towards hiring people from the same age group.

Yachting is a niche market exposed to the same issues as the rest of society and therefore what one needs are tools and solutions to combat this grey ceiling syndrome. “Failure to hire” cases are notoriously hard to prove and litigation is hardly ever the answer.

So we ask what is it? Liz Ryan from the Human Workplace movement has the answer with the ‘pain interviewing’ technique. It’s not a cure for age discrimination but it will shift the attention away from age and in fact, will make the frosty topic of age irrelevant during the interview. The key is to find which business pain the interviewer needs to solve and to position yourself as the solution, as an adviser, a consultant.

This works because it makes sense. Let’s face it, most people hate having to recruit. They don’t know what questions to ask, they worry about getting it wrong and hiring someone who won’t fit, they worry about investing precious time in hiring and training someone who will leave, they are not sure how to assess candidates and differentiate them.

If done badly recruiting can be a time consuming exercise employers generally dread and this goes for yacht owners recruiting captains too.

An employer in pain, and unfortunately most are, is good news for a candidate who can take control of the conversation and focus in addressing the pain. It is not about answering questions in a sheep like fashion, like perhaps more inexperienced candidates might do, but more importantly, about positioning yourself as an expert, who has an opinion and solutions. If you can do that, the employer can’t afford to care about how old you are because he will have identified you as the solution to his pain.

Yachting is a niche market exposed to the same issues as the rest of society and therefore what one needs are tools and solutions to combat this grey ceiling syndrome

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