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CONTENTS

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The Need For Speed Mark Webber talks exclusively to On Board about his lifestyle choices

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Getting Personnel Frances and Michael Howorth look at recruitment

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It’s A (Wo)Mans World Patricia Caswell, first officer aboard Latitude talks about life as a female in a male orientated business

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Pillow Talk Sue Pelling looks at the dangers of sleep deprivation, and the science that lies behind the problem

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That’s Entertainment Derek Jarman says that now is the time to update your entertainment system

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Kite Sking Looking for a new thrill this winter?

Then snowkiting may be the sport for you

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Acting Agents Yachting agents provide an essential service. A look at the good and the great

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Monte Carlo Or Bust Ray Bulman reviews the forthcoming Cowes to Monte Carlo powerboat race

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Finishing Touch Bransom Bean looks at painting and coating and the importance of achieving the perfect finish

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regulars 5

Salty Sea Dog Michael Howorth tackles the important subject of piracy

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Up Fronts Tips,people, advice and myths

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In My Opinion PYA’s President Andrew Schofield bemoans the lack of crew training programmes available

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New Launch Frances and Michael Howorth cast an expert eye over Diamonds Are Forever

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Table Talk The top tables of Palma, hotel menus and the latest food trends

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CONTENTS regulars

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70 The Corker

Wine guru Jamie Goode looks at Pinot Noir 72 Six Of The Best

Headphones.The best buds and cans 84 Navigator

Barcelona makes for the perfect retreat 88 Yacht Essentials

Essential products and services 101 Body

Paddy Warwicks bootcamp workout along with the

latest spa news 106 Ask The Experts

Advice from the leading experts in their field

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109 Legal

Legal matters with Quentin Bargate 110 A Day In The Life Of

Lawrence Reymann,Director, YPI Crew 113 Finance

Clive Evans on 21st century investment thinking

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COMMENT

Salty Sea Dog Profiteering from Piracy at Sea Governments in areas bordering the region where pirates operate have been quick to latch onto the fast buck syndrome says Captain Michael Howorth

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have made many statements on the subject of piracy in the past. Among them was one used by an International Television station that said, “It is only a matter of time before pirates move from pilfering cargo ships to attacking super-yachts cruising near Somalia,” I also said, “Many pirates do not yet appreciate the importance and potential value of these yachts or perhaps more importantly the people they carry.”

My comments were no sooner on the World Wide Web than my telephone began to ring. Security companies sought my help endorsing their products and Captains thanked me for drawing attention to the facts. Along with the praise I received, I was also attacked by a couple of yacht brokers angry with me for even mentioning the words piracy and superyacht in the same sentence. They claimed that I would scare the customers away from chartering yachts. One even suggested that I was profiteering from piracy lining my own pockets by letting pirates know that these yachts are out there.

They were obviously completely missing the point. My remarks were aimed at stopping owners taking yachts though the Gulf of Aden without thinking carefully about it and taking advice from experts on how to do it safely. As for me profiteering from the plight of yachts so attacked then I suggest people look again, because, governments of countries in the area are already doing that very well themselves.

Lock & Load

The British Government has just made it legal for British flagged yachts to carry security guards armed to the teeth with weapons. As they do so, other governments are looking at ways they can profit from that by employing money making schemes and seeking ways to exploit the distress already caused by pirates who prey on ships and yachts going about their lawful business in the waters off Aden and Somalia.

National custom and immigration services in countries from Egypt to Oman are already preventing the transit of safety and security equipment (guns to you and I) by personnel travelling through airports on their way to provide protection services to vessels about to transit the pirate infested waters. Now the Djibouti Government have implemented a procedure where

these anti piracy security teams arriving at Djibouti are required to register with a company called Djibouti Maritime Security Services, a government appoint liaison service.

Pay Up

Under a new law passed by that government all private security firms, which have personnel transiting Djibouti for the purpose of providing security for merchant ships or super yachts need to have a special license. Fees for these are set at US$ 15,000 per month, US$ 80,000 for 6 months and US$ 150,000 for 1 year. These are time-based fees that do not specify the number of people or number of transits they make.

Weapons can only be hired from the Djibouti Armed Forces after paying a rental charge.

Where security persons are carrying their own weapons, these have to be stored with the Army and attract the payment of a storage charge. Djibouti Army person will then, for an additional fee, escort these teams outside Djiboutian territorial waters and hand over the weapons.

If a vessel enters Djiboutian waters, the Master has to declare if any arms on board, their names and quantity and these will be inspected on the vessel’s arrival, stored on the ship under armed guard and checked again prior departure. All services are provided at an extra charge.

The cynic in me sees these acts as money generating initiatives by a government not bent on guaranteeing that only credible security companies operate from their waters. They are instead, ensuring they maximise profit from the piratical trade and lining their own coffers.

I am even aware of anti piracy security teams having had their life jackets confiscated by over zealous officials anxious to make a quick buck by selling them onto the local market.

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UPFRONTS

Mythical

Sea Creature

My Favourite Destination The Maldives

NEREIDS

In Greek mythology Nereids were the nymphs of the sea. They were daughters of Nereus the sea god, and his wife Doris. Unlike sirens, Nereids were depicted friendly folk, always helping sailors through rough storms.

They mainly lived in the Mediterranean Sea. Examples include Thetis and Amphrite

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Number Crunching 397.71m (1,304.8ft) The length of The Emma Maersk, probably the longest ship still in service.

Yachtie Types The Prima Donna Chef

Tina Montzka, charter broker, Camper and Nicholsons The Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives are a glorious concoction of blue lagoons, white beaches and palm trees. Add to this more than 3,000 coral reefs and monsoon tides and you have one of the world’s most impressive coral-reef diving areas at your disposal, with high visibility year-round meaning you can easily see some of the thousand or more species of fish and other underwater creatures close at hand – from simple shrimp to impressive turtles and sharks.

“Charters begin on the capital island of Malé, from where you can cruise to the North Malé Atoll to anchor in a turquoise lagoon at the Coco Palm resort on Bodu Hithi. Here you can wine and dine in style, or simply stretch out on sun beds with a cocktail as you watch a movie on the beach. The nearby One & Only Reethi Rah resort is also a fabulous diversion during a charter, offering impossible-to-resist spa treatments. Then cruise to the Baa Atoll, northwest of the North Malé Atoll to visit Nibiliga, an island and village of the same name where you can witness a genuine Maldivian way of life complete with a local school, shop and mosque. You can also get to grips with Thun’du kunaa: the traditional craft of mat weaving. And don’t miss the opportunity to hire your own private Maldivian island for a day to indulge in a beach picnic and afternoon of swimming, sunbathing and beach games, followed by an evening barbecue – all in complete seclusion.

The Prima Donna is instantly recognisable when you walk into the galley to see them resplendent in full chef-whites, matching toque (that’s a tall hat to you) and neckerchief, possibly dodgy trousers and checking their reflection from various angles in the polished stainless fridge and loudly demanding that someone simply must wash up for them as they are far too busy preparing the Guest lunch - table for two… Moving on and evening service sees the Prima Donna throwing his beautifully prepared meal into the rubbish when the Guests don’t turn up on time: “It’s ruined!

That’ll teach them to keep me waiting!” You may even hear the Prima Donna, unable to keep the incredulity from their voice as they reply to the Captain: “you want me to (insert any of the following) take part in EMERGENCY drills?! cook for the CREW?! clean the galley and mop the FLOOR?! be a TEAM player?! Shipboard life however, would definitely lack colour without the skills of these culinary artists!

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UPFRONTS Famous Fictitious Captains

JET BOARDS Jet-propelled surfboards have been around since the mid 60’s. The original engine was derived from a chainsaw; the board made of wood. Nowadays, versions are lightweight, speed is easily controlled with the handheld throttle, while direction can be changed with a slight shift of the hips. Today’s jet boards are just as at home on the Med as they are off the Californian coast. Having to actually ‘ride’ this board rather than just steering will have you gagging for more!

PADDLE BOARDS Paddleboarding is gaining in popularity as celebrities are sampling the sport, and cross-over athletes are training with paddleboards. Bronzed bodies have been spotted around the globe paddle-in-hand, as well as in surfing lineups. Fairly easy to pick-up and not as traumatic and image damaging (as learning to surf ) has increased its popularity. Within an hour you can become adept and look

HOT

cool………….. SUP!

RESTORED CLASSICS A big kudos to the owners who pour heart, soul and chequebook into restoring these beauties. Benefitting from modern systems and technology, they are far superior than in the day they were originally launched…

Captain Hook CLAIM TO FAME: Ruins Neverland for kids around the world MODUS OPERANDI: Kidnapping & Walking the plank QUOTE: ‘I’ll get you for this Pan, if it’s the last thing I do’ SHIP: Jolly Roger WEAKNESS: Crocodiles, Clocks, Kids in tights WEAPON OF CHOICE: Hook

Atlantide, Delphine, a whole host of wonderful Fifes and the fabulous J-Classes, to name but a few.

INTERIOR CREW TRAINING More formalised or stand-

What’s

HOT & What’s

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time coming. Our industry, which projects an image of service second to none, does not presently require that interior crew follow a path leading to a certificate of competency. Pourquoi?

Butlers have schools of training, 5* restaurant staff have formal training; it’s high time yachting caught up. Bravo to all those who support this trend.

BADLY DRIVEN HIGH SPEED TENDERS Too much horsepower at the deck crews’ fingertips and not knowing how to handle it.…even more so at night, without navigation lights equals a deadly combination. Training, training, training, respect for their own mortality and common sense should be the letter of the day.

SKORTS Who, in his or her right mind, thought that this extraordinarily unflattering item of crew uniform’ would actually

DEATH: Eaten by Tic Toc the croc

suit anyone? And is it owners, or in fact Captains, who conspire to have their female crew resemble kindergarten children?

FAVOURITE UNIFORM: Red pirate uniform, frilly pirate shirt and hat

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Where in the world Adamstown is the capital of which remote Island 25°04’00”S 130°06’00”W

ardised training programs for interior crew has been a long

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STAGNATION IN SECOND-HAND YACHT SALES This affects our industry on many levels. It would seem that in these rough times, the head is ruling the heart, however, isn’t yacht ownership an ‘affaire de coeur’? Many industry commentators have noted that yacht ownership is not primarily a commercial consideration. It’s about “value” - in terms of lifestyle for the owners. This will only hold good up to a point when confidence is low…

THE IMO’S FAILURE TO CONFER Our Yachting Industry re the Maritime Labour Convention. This has potentially farreaching, detrimental effects to the commercial industry as a whole. This subject however, is a can of worms best saved for another time!

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I SAY

MY IN

OPINION When it comes to crew, yachts stand on three equal legs. Yet, says PYA President Andrew Schofield, examine the training and qualifications available for the three departments and quite clearly they have not been treated equally.

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raining for Deck and Engineering qualifications for yacht crew have seen a huge evolution in a very short space of time. However, Interior qualifications have not benefitted from the same evolution. The reason for this lack of development lies in the lack of mandatory requirements from regulators. International conventions focus on safety at sea. National rules are therefore focused on the same thing. They do not concern them selves with the quality-ofservice a guest receives. Currently, it is possible for interior crew to be employed on a yacht without the benefit of training in basic food handling. This is not possible on land. Every employee working in a fast food chain must have passed this basic training before being allowed to serve their public. For any business whose employees are handling food this is a fundamental prerequisite. So, how can yachting purport to offer the best service possible to it’s clientele without some basic standards in place?

develop and maintain very high levels of quality-of-service for the single most important things they have on board – their guests!

Yachting’s focus has always been on providing the best experience possible to it’s VIP’s. But is there anything more important than a guest? Well, in my view: yes, and this is what makes yachting different: the owner. Unless the people actually paying for it receive the best possible service both on and off board then yachting fails.

Unless the people actually paying for it receive the best possible service both on and off board then yachting fails.

Huge Resources

The cruise ship industry has responded to exactly the same issue by developing it’s own crew training programs. Huge resources are made available to Human Resource departments to

Some Concern

The issue of a lack of training and qualifications for interior crew has been a concern for some time. It is for this reason that PYA, with the support of industry, is now in the process of developing an Industry Standard for Interior Crew. This initiative will benefit all involved: those who chose a career working in the interior, those running interior departments, those running a yacht and ultimately, those who are fortunate enough to spend their leisure time on board yachts: Owners and Guests.

As with all things – the devil is in the detail. PYA continues consultation with industry and is committed to developing this standard.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE Icom the worlds best known handheld VHF company, has launched what has to be the most innovative model in the recent years.

Not only is it waterproof but also had DSC and a built in Compass and GPS (for those tender drop offs or wreck locations when diving). But the most innovative feature of this sleek new model is the built in noise cancelling function as found in headphones.

This feature reduces both external and transmission noise by up to 90% meaning when manoeuvring into port those noisy aft deck communications can be had much more clearly. The same is true when having a conversation in the tender, when going flat out!

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Open To Question What one thing in the last three years do you feel has had a positive influence on the industry?

Kenan Seginer, Captain, M/Y Ilona Training: Although the shift to STCW/IMO standards of qualifications and the toughening of the prerequisites needed to attain the latest CoC’s was implemented more than three years ago, I feel it has been during this period that we have noticed the impact and appreciated the benefits. Not only are we now privileged to work with highly trained, proficient crew; educated to a common standard and committed to a full time career, the agencies and authorities governing maritime trade have become more understanding and willing to assist, as they now see the Yachting Industry as a serious and professional sector.

Isabel Muscat, Purser, M/Y Leander G VSAT has revolutionised the yachting industry. Yes it’s been around for a while, but only recently has it become more accessible (price-wise). That has its negatives too, as the 3 or 4 days ‘incommunicado’ were bliss for the crew! But for Owners or Charter guests, imagine having the ability of streaming TV, downloading newspapers and round-the-clock Internet access from virtually anywhere in the world - how things have changed…

Brenda van Zoeren, Owner, New Wave Interiors I think what has made a positive effect is that there is more training available focused on Pursers and (Chief) Stewardesses. Courses on Management, Hygiene, Service, Accounting, Wines, Keeping Inventories, Social Behavior, Medical Training, Safety & Security, Management etc., not only ensure that the yachts are a safer place to work, but also make the jobs of the Interior Crew more diverse and challenging.

Stuart Aldridge, Captain, M/Y Spike I Social networking: In a job which can sometimes leave crew feeling isolated from the outside world, social networking has provided an easy way to stay connected with family and friends and this has had a knock on positive effect on crew happiness. Recently it’s been reported that there are now a little over 4 degrees of separation between the majority of people on this planet, a number which will no doubt get smaller over time, and all thanks to social networking!

Paul Lockhart Yacht Surveyor & Consultant, Lockhart Marine Surveyors An increased level of training and qualifications for yacht crew. I can remember 10 years ago the STCW95 was not a necessity- it is now compulsory.

Over the last 3 years I have noticed a large demand for professional crew who are fully qualified - this has somewhat reduced the pickings for Captains looking for new crew. Courses are not cheap and if you are committed to professionalism you will attend the courses to gain further qualifications. Additionally, courses have become much more refined and detailed, demanding higher levels of aptitude and concentration to pass. This has reflected on the overall ability of a crewmember to act as an effective professional.

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INTERVIEW

THE NEED FOR

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Stewart Milton meets Red Bull’s Mark Webber and finds out why he loves life on the move

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The life of Formula One driver must be a difficult one. Take Monaco for example - spending days between races in the surrounds of the French Riviera, taking in the sights, lounging on yachts in the world-famous harbour, before returning to work: the job of whizzing around a track at 200mph. And don’t even start on the gruelling schedule, with 14 weeks off a year...!

But it’s no surprise that while Australian speed demon Mark Webber likes to relax, he also enjoys life on the move.

“I’m not one to sit still too long so I like places which have good weather and plenty to do. I try to get home to Australia a lot as there are some fantastic places to holiday in Queensland and New South Wales. I can go for a swim or run along a beach in the morning which is awesome,” he says.

Webber, 35, has always been active, looking for the next adventure, and has been passionate about sport since a young age.

“It was all about footie (rugby league) and other team sports when I was growing up. It wasn’t until I was about 14 that I really got into racing karts,” he says, adding: “I think I always had the passion, but it just didn’t seem attainable until I actually got into racing karts and I thought ‘hang on, I might actually be able to do this’.”

‘Fanatic’ probably only just about covers Webber when it comes to sport.

“I like road cycling, mountain biking, cricket, tennis, Moto GP, speedway,” he says. You name it, he’s into it.

“I’m a big fan of watching all types of sport and I like to try my hand at most things. I think it becomes a bit addictive.”

a beautiful area here in the Chilterns – great for outdoor training as there are plenty of places to mountain or road bike, or run with the dogs. I’ve been in Buckinghamshire for all but six months of the time I’ve lived in the UK, so I have a lot of friends in the area too and it’s pretty much home for me at the moment.”

Doing Circuits Webber lists nearby Silverstone as one of his favourite race tracks, mainly because of the enthusiasm of the racegoers.

Australia, his home circuit, also ranks highly, as you would imagine, while Monaco, Spain and Hungary are other races that the Red Bull racer looks forward to.

“I think every driver has circuits that they like and circuits they don’t. Personally, I’m not a big fan of Japan,” he admits, “but I love the Suzuka track, it’s a real classic circuit, and the fans just love F1 so there’s always a big atmosphere. China and Korea are good tracks too but there’s zero interest in F1 there. It’s embarrassing for the drivers to race in front of empty grandstands instead of at tracks like Magny-Cours and Imola where you know the place will always be packed to the rafters.”

But as a driver, what does it take to be a success in Formula One? “I think it depends on how you define success.

If you mean winning World Championships, then it’s got a lot to do with being in the best team at the right time – that can be down to working your way there or getting a bit lucky.

Obviously,” he admits “once you’re there, you still need to do the business to ensure you stay there!

“And if success means enjoying a long career, then that’s an added bonus. If you’re still bombing around completely motivated and dedicated after 15 years in the game with a few wins under your belt, that’s pretty impressive. But by the same token, if you turned up and won a couple of World Championships and walked away after a few seasons, you’d say that was the right thing for you. Goals tend to change depending on what cards you’re dealt,” he adds.

But for Webber, the yachts, the lifestyle and jet set tour of the planet aside, it’s all about the victories. He wants to be on that top step of the podium every time.

“As a driver, it’s what you get out of bed every day for, what you have trained and worked your way up the ladder for. Hearing your national anthem play and knowing that, on that day, you were the best guy out there – that’s what it’s all about.

“Those are a few moments of complete satisfaction knowing that you did what you came there to do. In reality, as soon as you step off the podium the focus switches to the next race, but you still walk away knowing that for that week or fortnight, you are the person everyone else is chasing.”

Successful people pursue their dreams for the thrill of what they do and for the downtime rewards

Lifestyle Choices It’s probably fair to say that Webber made the right choice with racing. Although given his background, it was perhaps rather inevitable...

“My father has always been a big Formula One fan - it’s something we watched together when I was growing up. Dad also had a motorbike shop, but it was made pretty clear that he didn’t want me to get involved in bikes – he’d seen too many good guys come off second best.”

It’s the success of his F1 career that has offered him such an enviable lifestyle – one that Webber appreciates without getting too caught up in the showmanship of the most salubrious sport on the planet.

“I don’t go for all the pizzazz, but what the sport does give me is the chance to relax and unwind in nice places. I think that’s the reason any successful person pursues their dream – for the thrill of what they do, but also for the downtime rewards.

Webber’s UK home is located in the very pleasant but generally overcast surrounds of Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire.

“Logistically, it made sense. We’re still tucked away from it all while being central to all the major airports,” says Webber, adding, “The Red Bull factory is close by which is a bonus and it’s

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NEW LAUNCH

Diamonds Are Forever

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iamonds are Forever started life with the official ID at Benetti of FB253 61m. Based on Benetti naval architecture and engineering, the elegant external line bears the signature of Stefano Natucci and is characterised by compact forms and dynamic slender lines: a balanced combination of traditional design elements and modern innovative stylistic solutions which have become the shipyard’s distinguishing mark throughout the world.

Sold as a new build project by Ocean Independence’s Peter Thompson in early 2010 she became the property of Mr Staluppi, who has always been a fan of the inimitable Bond, James Bond, saga. She became Diamonds Are Forever, during a Bond styled christening party on Saturday 26th

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November 2011 held in the presence of the Owners, Captain Scott Lizza with his 14 man crew and the yachts construction team.

A Glittering Affair

The event took place under sunny Tuscan skies beginning with speeches and presentations by Benetti’s CEO Vincenzo Poerio, Chairman Paolo Vitelli and head of project management Nicola Nicolai to the Owners, their project team and crew.

The naming was followed by a rendition of the theme tune to the Diamonds Are Forever movie and an acrobatic enactment of a daring Bond fight scene complete with Aston Martin using the magnificent yacht as the scenes backdrop.

The 61 metre superyacht Diamonds Are Forever was launched in November by Benetti at Livorno. The Bond title of her name identifies her with the serial superyacht owner John Staluppi whose yachts are always named thus. Review by Frances and Michael Howorth

Specifications:

LOA: 61.0m Beam: 10.6m Draught: 2.9m Displacement: 920 tonnes GT: 1,100 Flag: USA Guests: 12 Crew: 15 Engines: 2 x CAT 3512 HD turbo charged Power Output: 1380 Kw @ 1600 RPM Speed (Max): 16 knots Speed (Cruising): 15 knots Range: 4,800 nm @ 12 knots Exterior Designer: Stefano Natucci Interior Designer: Evan K Marshall Builder: Benetti Year: 2011 Charter and Management Web site: www.oceanindependence.com Builders Website: www.benettiyachts.it Charter Rates: Winter 2011-12 US$ 450,000 per week high US$ 395,000 per week low Summer 2012 EUR 365,000 per week high EUR 330,000 per week low

The yacht was then given a traditional blessing and feted with champagne and lunch.

She features an Evan K Marshall interior. The synergy created through the longstanding owner designer relationship with Mr Staluppi has resulted in a well thought out layout and sophisticated styling, focusing on a full service guest concept for the charter market.

Needs and Desires On board, customisation to meet the needs and desires of the owner is total: the particular arrangement of the cabins, the location of the wheelhouse on the flybridge, the interior design and decor, the engine room made entirely of stainless

steel and the addition of the top deck above the flybridge, a private panoramic deck 12 metres above the sea which can be reached by the glass lift that serves all the yacht decks.

Accommodation comprises of two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms, a guest elevator to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces.

Of particular note is the additional top deck located above the sun deck, which forms a very private deck served by the central elevator. The aft part of the sun-deck also allows easy touch and go helicopter operations.

Once the final stages of fitting out are complete Diamonds Are Forever will head for the Caribbean where she begins working under Ocean Independence charter management.

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DESIRE The Floating Lamp

Created by Light Light, the Silhouette Floating Lamp uses electromagnets that enables its top half to levitate a few inches over its bottom half. Whilst the latest LED technology ensures the impressivelooking unti glows brightly without ravenous power consumption. www.light-light.com €968

Hip Flasks

Welded from flat sections of stainless steel these beautiful angular hip flasks by British designer Tom Cecil hold two shots, come in a choice of finishes (Stainless steel, brass, white or black) and each is stamped with its unique design number. www.tomcecil.co.uk €350

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From affordable to downright expensive. The latest eye catching innovations and design trends.

Planetarium Tellurium

If you are on hunt for some inimitable object that could offer exceptionally accurate details about the workings of our solar system, you need to halt and take a look at the gorgeous Planetarium-Tellurium by watchmaker Richard Mille. It’s a one-of-a-kind mechanical device replicating the motion of the solar system accurate to within one degree of rotation every 7.7 years. Except for the mercury, all the planets rotate around the Sun and around their own axes to offer precise positioning of our solar system.

The clock has been made with the help of a famous astronomerphysicist. The clock is also a perpetual calendar that can tell the current signs of the Zodiac. Crafted from titanium, steel, brass, gold, silver, and red corundum, the Planetarium-Tellurium costs more than €1 million to build. Strictly meant for billionaires only!

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La Sardina

After their camera made to look like a can of sardines, Lomography present the caviar tin camera. In the age of digital photography, this camera not only looks amazing, it also takes beautiful photos with the charm of real film. www.lomography.com 149€

Moller Flying Car

You’ve always known it was just a matter of time before the world demanded some kind of flying machine which would replace the automobile. Of course, this machine would have to be capable of VTOL, be easy to maintain, cost effective and reliable. Well, the guys at Moller International believe they’ve come up with the solution. The M400X Skycar.

No matter how you look at it the automobile is only an interim step on our evolutionary path to independence from gravity. That’s all it will ever be. The Moller M400X Skycar volantor is the next step ! www.moller.com

Scubacraft

Performance, design, safety and ultimate control – the hotly awaited new generation scuba diving watercraft is nearly here. Capable of 45knots on the water with its advanced twin tunnel hull gives exceptional surface handling and capable of diving to 30m! Price POA www.scubacraft.com

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HUMAN RESOURCES, a Personnel Problem

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alk into a Job Centre ashore or indeed any other personnel placement office and announce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a millionaire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the South of France and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising; it is a big business, with agents taking the equivalent of one month’s salary for each crew member they place.

Crew are attracted to crew placement agents by their reputation and what those agents promise they can do for them.

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Those who fulfil the promise and find them a job are rewarded.

Crew tend to stay loyal to that agency and it becomes their first port of call when they are looking for a new position. Of course many cover their bets by placing their CV’s elsewhere at the same time.

Recruitment takes time. Relations with candidate crew are built over many years. Developing a database of the raw product takes those in the business of selling the right crew into a job, years of caring, networking, meeting, greeting, emailing, and telephoning. Laurence Reymann set up YPI Crew during 2002 basing it in Antibes. The company is part of the Yachting International Partner group although it operates as a separate and independent entity providing crew all over the world to a wide

Walk into a Job Centre ashore and announce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a millionaire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the Mediterranean and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising say Frances and Michael Howorth it is a big business.

range of clients. Eight specialist consultants make up the team giving the company a complete understanding of the market and it’s key players.

But in a time when the Internet is so readily available and social networking is all the rage, is the writing on the wall for crew placement agencies or is the Facebook job interview just a passing phase?

The recruitment industry is a people industry and whilst social networking sites play an integral part in the lives of most modern day crew, many believe that they cannot replace professional crew recruitment consultancies when it comes to finding crew. Time is a commodity that is in short supply for most Captains and social networking to find crew is a very time consum-

ing method of filling a job vacancy compared with using an expert to find a new crew member. Crew agents are relied upon for their expertise, intuition, and thorough reference and certificate checking. They exist to make the process more efficient and effective for the employer. The better recruitment agencies will interview selected candidates with the client’s job in mind and only send a set of carefully considered CV’s for the Captain or Owner to consider.

Recruitment is a serious and sensitive profession, the Crew Agents are “middle men” and as such they need to have a global vision and understand all the synergies at play from the client and candidate’s view point. They also need to work within the legal frame of crew certifications and employment law. When

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clients pay crew recruitment fees they deserve a quality service with lots of added value. What a good crew placement agent should not do is send a mountain of CVs and leave clients to struggle through them. Most agree there is no value in this.

Captains looking for crew generally prefer the agent do the groundwork, spend the hours interviewing crew and creating a shortlist of suitable, available, qualified candidates who are not only ready and willing to work but whose references have been checked and whose abilities fit the requirements of the client.

While there are definitely some captains and owners that have the time and patience to do this work by themselves, most do not find this the most efficient way to hire crew. On the other hand Captains are turning to the Internet to find day workers and short term crew. At the same time, crew agents are also using the Internet as an addition new component to “reference checking”. After all crew cannot say that they do not smoke or drink when public pictures pasted on Facebook pages show otherwise or claim to be single when they write about their partner!

There are an increasing number of Internet crew placement sites where crew register for free. Clients using these sites sift through applications using filters to find a selection suitable for interview. It is at this point, when they want to contact the applicant, that they pay the site operator a fee.

The charge is significantly cheaper than the fees paid to Crew Placement Agencies but clients should be aware that getting the contact numbers is only the beginning. Applicants using the site have not had their references checked, qualifications established and all interviews have to be conducted by the client themselves.

Many crew agencies are looking to improve services they offer and keep pace with an ever changing world. They are mostly acknowledging that social networking is here to stay, at least in the immediate future and are themselves embracing Social Networking where appropriate.

Not all agencies serve the same ingredients and that is why crews need to register with a good cross selection. Zephyr for example offer owners a service whereby they crew a vessel parttime in busy chartering weeks if the owner doesn’t have a full time crew. They source and make sure correctly qualified crews are placed on board for just the time the owners need them and this is a great way crew can work part time if they are not seeking a full time job.

Technology is unlikely to replace the crew agent entirely in the near future. Of course this will change when a computer can perform all those functions that a human now does such as screening CVs, checking licences and qualifications and most importantly following up written references. Crew Agents often have information about crew members over and above the usual CV and references that they have built up over the years, from face to face interviewing, talking and listening as well as all the stored information in their files.

Support services Looking for work is never a pleasant exercise, whether for a deckhand or a highly experienced captain. Everyone needs to be supported and the better agencies give crew seeking jobs advise on how best to address an interview, something even Captains can benefit from when they have been with one Owner for a long time. Naturally, agencies with training divisions such as D&B Services will also be able to work with crew members in helping to develop their careers and make sure they’re adding to the CV in a positive way.

Lindsey Probert has been involved with yachts one way or another for almost 20 years so working in crewing seemed to be an obvious career progression. She now runs the Antibes office of The Crew Network. She believes, “It is my job to listen to crew. I listen to Captains, I try to match the two together so that everyone gets what they want as well as what they need. Crew Network interviews candidates in person as far as humanly possible, follows their career paths, verbally check references which can be very time consuming but worth it and ultimately we try to ensure that crew are placed in a position where they will succeed.”

It is no coincidence that members of placement staff in most agencies are called consultants and those who have been working for years in the business will obviously have the most experience. The chances are that the well established crew placement agencies are here to stay. They have created a service that the industry trusts and feels safe using and that is very much a cornerstone in the superyacht business.

in a time when the Internet is so readily available and social networking is all the rage, is the writing on the wall for crew placement agencies

Training Counts Other agencies offer additional services over and above crew placement. One such is D&B Services, an agency based in Antibes that has partnered with Nautilus International, the international trade union and professional organisation that represents many full time career minded professional yacht crew. The company has full MCA recognition as a training provider for the STCW95 Basic Safety Training and provides crew (job-hunting or not) already with qualified and substantial advice on Article 2 issues of the Seafarer’s Employment Agreement from RYA, plus GMDSS General Operator courses and many RYA qualifications.

Jorg Wendt says “Keeping our size classes to a maximum of 6 gives us an unrivalled pass rates” A new challenge for the yacht crew recruiting industry is to embrace changing legislation that will come as a combination of the MLC 2006 and the new STCW regulations. This means everyone has to understand the regulations in much the same way as commercial shipping business where everybody has a duty of care to the industry and all who work in it.

Contacts Camper & Nicholsons Crew www.cnconnect.com Crew Network www.crewnetwork.com D & B Services www.dandbservices.com Luxury Yacht Group www.luxyachts.com Monaco Equipage www.monacoequipage.com Peter Insull Crew www.insull.com YPI Crew www.ypicrew.com Zephyr Yachting www.zephyr-yachting.com

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The Human TOUCH IN A WORLD OF SOCIAL NETWORKING IS THERE STILL ROOM FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES? DEFINATELY, SAYS LAURENCE REYMANN, DIRECTOR OF YPI CREW IN ANTIBES.PERHAPS MORE SO THEN EVER BEFORE.

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any captains and clients are on Linkedin and Facebook, they may tweet and ping and have access to a lot of information online which may appear a cost effective alternative to using an agency, but do they have the time to read and screen CVs, (many of them unfortunately irrelevant to their needs,) on top of their normal duties? Most of the time, they do not.

A constant and regular streak of new rules and regulations are impacting captains and heads of department daily duties as more and more administration tasks are required of them; Time management is a critical skill to possess in order to “not sink” under the volume of paperwork. The forthcoming MLC 2006 will only add to the existing list.

ment, they do not survive long term on yachts. A professional recruiter will understand candidate’s motivations and will be able to evaluate where best he fits.

CVs are only the tip of the iceberg, just like qualifications are; A recruiter will give the global picture required to make a successful hire. He will also play an important part in preparing the candidate for an interview, will provide feedback and assist in salary negotiations and will generally make the hiring process as smooth as possible.

At times we can say to a client we know well, “I know exactly who you should hire, look no further, I have the solution”. What better, quicker, more cost effective way to solve a client’s problem then that? Our knowledge of the market acquired over years, at

Over the years, a good recruiter will build a relationship of trust with the client and will instinctively know which candidates are a good match for him In addition to the above, the bulk of the recruitment is invariably concentrated over the three months leading to the Mediterranean season with another peak at the start of the Caribbean season; A lot of recruitment has to take place in a very short time frame. Again, who has time to sift through CVs when there are so many pressing matters on board to deal with?

A professional recruiter will be able to do all the groundwork for the client/captain, he or she will source CVs, screen candidates, check credentials and deliver a workable shortlist of suitable, available and interested candidates in a timely fashion. A recruiter saves his client’s time, this is his or her raison d’etre.

Even better : over the years, a good recruiter will build a relationship of trust with the client and will instinctively know which candidates are a good match for him. More than in any other industry, in yachting it is all about the personality; people work and live together 24/7, there is no hiding possible. Whilst many Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde go undetected in a 9 to 5 office environ-

his disposal. This is service at its best !

Other times, we will spend valuable hours searching and selecting candidate in order to provide a shortlist. Again, the idea of service is paramount. On this note, I do encourage clients to ask for added value and to not settle for recruitment agencies who will quickly bombard them with a mountain of random CVs just so that they can claim they were the first in sending the CVs in order to charge a fee.

Service is the key word and more then ever, Customer Service is the way forward.

Laurence Reymann, YPI CREW, 7 rue Honore Ferrare, 06600, Antibes, France Tel : +33 4 92 90 46 10 Fax :+33 4 93 34 47 08 www.ypicrew.com

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SUPERYACHTING

It’s a

WoMan’sWorld

Patricia Caswell First Officer aboard Latitude talks to Frances and Michael Howorth about suceeding in what is commonly seen as mainly male environment.

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t should not be true, but the statistics speak for themselves when you make statements like Superyachting is a man’s world. Look around you and count the number of girls that work on deck or in the engine room. Why is it that girls are not already serving as Electrical and IT officers, why is it there are so few lady Captains in command of superyachts? The fact is those who work in superyachts seem to think the stew should be a she, that a girls place is doing the laundry, changing beds, laying the table and serving the food. But they are wrong. Captain Sandra Yawn is in command of Lady J, Captain Carol Benbrook drives Sedation and Sue Mitchell shares the command of Atmosphere with her husband.

It does however take spirit to buck the trend and someone who is doing that well, is Patricia Caswell, a feisty 32 year old Aussie who sails as Chief Officer aboard the Benetti built, 52 metre, Latitude. The yacht she serves in is a hard working charter yacht and was the first ever to be selected to become part of the Diamond Collection marketed by Fraser Yachts Collection. This is the first initiative of its kind in the superyacht market that reassures potential charter guests that crews have had extra training and that the service levels onboard their yachts are truly outstanding.

Canal transits, 5 Indian Ocean passages, and 3 Atlantic Ocean passages. I learned a lot of manoeuvring and boat handling skills on this vessel and stood in for the Captain during his absence.”

In 2007, starting out as 2nd Mate aboard Haida G the 70 metre Classic. She was promoted to Chief Mate after just a month.

“During my time onboard I was trained by the Captain to manoeuvre the vessel controlled by traditional telegraphs requiring a lot of skill. I also stood in for the Captain during his leave carrying out the Captain’s duties.”

She passed her MCA Masters (3000gt) certificate in 2009 and joined Latitude in the following year.

“The yacht had just changed ownership when I joined so I was involved in the setup and implementation of the Bridge and Deck procedures, ISM and ISPS systems as well as training the crew about sailing as the owner has high profile racing sailing teams.”

“I have been lucky to work for amazing owners who travel the corners of the world and it is always most exciting to pull into a new country and port and explore the coastline, Islands and culture, this I will always be thankful for. I still also love pulling into old ports with old friends berthed nearby and catching up on stories over a cheeky vino.”

“Without a doubt the biggest changes I’ve seen in the industry is the growing professionalism and training standards. The industry is getting to a level where onboard and ashore training is promoted and part of the job as opposed to something that you had to leave your job to do. The understanding and use of ISM has helped the onboard training side of this with all departments onboard.”

Fewer are the days where you get that wide eyed look when you pull a boat into a berth and the entire dock stops to watch you.

First Hand Expierence Patricia has encountered first hand some of additional challenges faced by being a female in what many think of as a man’s world. She told On Board, “The initial foot in the door each time has been the hardest but once you work with people they soon realise that you are good at your job and it is not about gender. The physical side is also something to bear in mind but you don’t have to be all muscles you just have to figure out a different and smarter way to do things.”

“I don’t really stress too much but I find the co-ordination of so many variables can certainly raise the blood pressure. I guess that’s why the checklist was invented.”

“Boats are getting bigger and the ports are getting smaller so we tend to be putting boats into very small berths with no room for error. When there is only one metre clearance on the bow and 2metres on the stern to turn around a boat and manoeuvre you certainly need to trust all the information coming over the radio.”

Plain Sailing Trish, as she likes to be called, first went to sea professionally in 1996 signing on with a company called Southern Cross sailing. “I worked on all company sailing vessels ranging from 68ft to 127ft. I started as a stewardess and then worked my way out onto deck. In 2000 I delivered British Defender an 83ft Whitbread yacht from Palma, Spain to Australia and by 2002 had completed the Master Class V. “Luckily I was able to have Southern Cross the Americas Cup Challenger as my first drive as Captain” From 2004 she sailed as 1st Mate aboard Suakin a 36 metre Expedition Vessel staying with her for three years. “I sailed over 55,000nm with Suakin as watch leader including 4 Suez

Girl Power “I also think there are more females coming through the ranks in the traditional ‘Male’ oriented position where Captains and owners are becoming more accepting and comfortable with this.

Fewer are the days where you get that wide eyed look when someone asks you what you do or when you pull a boat into a berth and the entire dock stops to watch you.

“Not without a lot of flack from my friends I made the conversion from sailing to motor yachts about 7 years ago. As a consequence I enjoy being able to practice sailing as my hobby and sport without thinking of it as work and having a sailboat onboard is my favourite water toy. There is such an array of toys available now it is a constant job to keep up with what is up to the minute technology and what could be great for the guests.

Luckily we must test all of these to make sure they are all that is written on the label!”

“If I could change about the motor yachting industry I would change the way junior training is run in most departments.

With a busy boat it is difficult to juggle and make the time but it is one of the most valuable tools onboard. I would set more training and higher entry standards for some departments and positions.

When it comes to giving advice for a girl aspiring to get ahead in yachting Patricia has this to say. “Once you get that foot in the door it gets easier, learn from everyone around you and remember it’s not about being a male or female it’s about doing your job well. Be confident, work hard, have fun with the job and keep your contacts, they will prove to be invaluable in time.”

Seems like sound advice from someone who really knows.

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Sleep Talk

Sleep deprivation is one of the most debilitating conditions to deal with, yet most crews are likely to experience it at some point during their career.

Sue Pelling investigates the science behind the problem, and offers advice on how to combat the effects to help prevent long-term damage

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here are times in life when giving up a night’s sleep ‘is’ the only option. We’ve all been there – some more than others – but in general terms the occasional night of self-inflicted sleep deprivation will do little harm. Yes, you’ll feel the effects of lack of sleep the entire next day, but as long as you pace yourself, you know you’ll be fine after a good sleep.

For those, however, who have to report in at 0600 that morning to carry out professional duties, the effects of a sleepless night, are monstrous. While there are those who would argue that lack of sleep would not affect them, in reality the standard of performance on a sleep deprived crew member will drop significantly. Working afloat requires a high attention level, which means you need to be performing at optimum capacity. Often ship crew, particularly those of higher rank, are required to make split second decisions, and need to be poised to deal with contentious issues, so a clear head is essential at all times.

According to Dr Jean-Yves Chauve – medic and advisor for most of the world’s top ocean races, including the Solitaire du Figaro, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, Transat AG2R, and the Vendee Globe – lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect.

“Twenty-four hours without sleep is equivalent to 1g of alcohol in the blood, provoking loss of perception of the rare visual and hearing signals, a slowing down of decision-making and actions, and a disturbance of vision.”

Obtaining the right balance of work/play is essential Striving for a safe environment is a key concern for everyone onboard so it is important to minimise the risk by ensuring sleep deprivation doesn’t become an issue aboard your ship. While a temptation to party every night and work every day could seem like a dream option, be careful not to overdo it because the consequences will be harsh. Apart from potentially losing your job/ dealing and risking serious health problems, you’ll also put your own life, and the lives of fellow crew members at risk.

Working all hours is also to be avoided. While it is fairly usual in the marine industry to work extended hours for no extra pay, be careful it doesn’t become a habit that is hard to shake. Make sure you take time out to preserve energy, which means banking as much sleep as you can, when you can.

Annette Corder – Chief Stewardess aboard the 52m MY Alibi – says the key to running an efficient ship is to ensure a rota is in place: “Organise a smart rota so everyone gets enough break time and good sleep. It is particularly important when running a charter and you’re working flat out. A typical charter day for me starts at 0730 and finishes at 0600 the following morning with a two-hour break in between. I then try to get eight hours in my bunk and then the following shift will be 2pm until 11.30pm.”

So why is sleep so important and what function does it perform?

Dr Jean-Yves Chauve says that our sleep cycle is a throw back to our ancestors: “A normal night of sleep of seven hours works

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in one-and-a-half/two hours cycles. Every cycle can be likened to a dive, with a descent towards the deep slow sleep lasting approximately three-quarters of an hour. The deep slow sleep stage lasts about twenty minutes. This is followed by the rise towards the awakening with a landing, which corresponds to the dream phase – REM sleep [Rapid Eye Movement].

“Sleep has several functions which differ according to the phases of each cycle. During the deep, slow sleep phase, the body recoups physical exertion, while the dream phase (REM) helps with psychological recovery including stress.”

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How much sleep do we need to be effective?

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DEPRIVATION Take as many 20-minute cap naps as possible throughout the day (but don’t forget to set the alarm!)

To promote quality sleep, make sure the room is dark and quiet and remove anything that will affect the senses Try to avoid eating heavy, fatty meals before you go to sleep. Gastric emptying takes about half an hour to an hour, and much longer with fatty foods Drink water constantly to ensure you avoid the onset of dehydration A hot bath or shower encourages the onset of quality sleep Avoid caffeine such as tea or coffee, and alcohol, which can be a stimulant to

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Ideally the body needs between six and eight hours sleep in every 24hour period to ensure a ‘full charge’. Getting a full quota of sleep in one session is obviously the best way to ensure quality sleep, but that is not always possible. Offshore racing sailors are among those who suffer with sleep deprivation to the highest degree. For a solo, round the world sailor this is one of the biggest concerns they have to deal with. British solo sailor Dee Caffari – the only women to have sailed non-stop, around the world three times, and who hopes to compete in the 2012/13 Vendee Globe, commented: “A long sleep for me on a sixmonth race, is an hour and a half at a time, I never sleep longer than that. It’s all about catnapping. If I find I am really struggling to make a decision and I’m starting to get emotional, I’ve learnt that after a 20 minute sleep and a bowl of pasta, life suddenly becomes very much easier.”

During the deep, slow sleep phase, the body recoups physical exertion, while the dream phase (REM) helps with psychological recovery including stress Side effects Pushing your body to the limit always raises risk of long-term damage but it is generally chronic lack of sleep as opposed to acute lack of sleep that makes the biggest impact. Dr Spike Briggs – who runs Medical Support Offshore, and is chief medical advisor of the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR), says some sailors competing in the VOR, and the Vendee Globe, for example, run a risk of suffering from chronic sleep deprivation, but in most cases we’re dealing with acute: “Acute sleep deprivation leads to lack of ability to be able to concentrate, lack of cognitive function, irrationality which can lead to hallucinations. Chronic lack of sleep, on the other hand, can have long term effects such as high blood pressure, and can even lead to Type 2 diabetes.”

One of the worse long term effects of acute sleep deprivation is the ability to return to normality. Caffari says the more she learns about her body, the easier it becomes to function normally again after a race.

“After I finished my first solo round the world race it took me months to stop getting up and doing crazy things in the middle of the night.”

There is no doubt that sleep deprivation can have a detrimental impact on all aspects of life, and can, in some cases, be life threatening. To minimise the effects it is important to recognise the signs early, listen to your body, and act accordingly.

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When owners spend a large percentage of their wealth on a luxury yacht the result is something that reflects their personal tastes, values and aspirations.

If not quite a ‘mirror to the soul’, it is undoubtedly a powerful image of the owner’s personality. This should also be reflective in their choice of music system suggests Derek Jarman

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hen owners spend a large percentage of their wealth on a luxury yacht the result is something that reflects their personal tastes, values and aspirations. If not quite a ‘mirror to the soul’, it is undoubtedly a powerful image of the owner’s personality. During my career in the yacht industry and, latterly, in a consultancy role on Superyacht new-builds and refits, I have been impressed and surprised by some of the variety of fashions and moods that these yachts embody, whatever that style may be. The quality of furniture, fixtures and fittings has invariably been breathtaking, with bespoke furniture, materials, textiles, ceramics and various “objets d’art” that can often outclass exhibits in the world’s finest public galleries. Cuttingedge technological and innovations are frequently and seamlessly integrated into these remarkable interiors.

For me, however, there seems to be the occasional omission: Genuinely high performance, high fidelity music systems, (there

are exceptions) are predominantly absent from Superyacht interiors. Let us not confuse these systems with the centralised ‘distributed sound’ systems that pipe to every cabin and leisure area on many of the yachts. These systems often reproduce low resolution music files through consumer grade electronics to bulkhead mounted loudspeaker drive units - the same type of drive units that are used in high value cars. This is fine for listening to the news and for low level ambient background mood music, but is simply not a suitable solution for serious music lovers; neither is a 5 or 7 channel ‘surround sound’ cinema or home theatre system which has a completely different set of priorities to address.

The finest high performance, stereo systems have just two loudspeakers, often quite large ones that radiate the music horizontally into the listening area. This creates a strong three dimensional, holographic image of the recorded music. It can be extraordinarily realistic. It is more than just listening – it is a physical and emotional experience. Whether it is a recording of ON BOARD | WINTER 2012 | 33

a rock concert, live jazz, a string quartet or an opera, all are reproduced as if you were there, in the best seats in the house. It is a satisfying experience that you should take every opportunity to enjoy and savour whatever your taste in music, especially in the luxurious environment of your own Superyacht. Proper hi-fi systems are compelling and addictive, but it is rare to see and ‘hear’ systems on Superyachts worthy of their surroundings.

Possibly, the scarcity of this is due to a lack of awareness?

Again, this type of system must not be confused with simple domestic ‘High Street’ Hi Fi. There are some fabulous designs of artistic audio creations available that you would be proud to display in your yacht that are incredible to listen to. Some loudspeaker systems, in particular, are magnificent pieces of furniture with striking sculptural beauty, whilst some amplifiers have a jewel like quality that fires the imagination. Not only can music systems like this provide a shared cultural experience but they are in the realms of ‘art’ in their own right. This is particularly the case with bespoke loudspeaker cabinetwork that can be styled by the client’s own interior designer and constructed by the finest, yacht specialist cabinetmakers in the world. Speakers could be integrated into the furniture design or stand alone to create a feature.

“When so much attention is placed on other features in Superyachts, why shouldn’t the music system visual and audio impact exceed the client’s expectations”?

The requirements of room sizes, materials, power and placement of the speakers should all be taken into account with the ultimate design. This is where the audio consultant would be involved. From the outset, the owner’s personal requirements are the prime focus. The interior designer is involved to integrate suitably with the overall decor, and the crew and shipyard teams included for installation and maintenance matters. This will allow the installation to develop in the most efficient, desirable and effective way.

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systems currently installed. The appearance, quality and pure pleasure of being able to listen to good quality sound reproduction from the yacht’s audio system, including the televisions, cinemas, leisure/entertainment areas and external zones, is perfectly feasible-wherever it is required.

Several companies provide such systems to yachts and residential homes, but only a few aim at the quality, Superyacht market.

There are some companies who have identified this sector and have had the same misgivings as myself: Definitive Audio Ltd., has its own successful speaker/audio manufacturing company (Living Voice) and are making very considerable effort to address the Superyacht sector specifically. Suitable materials used in the manufacture of their units and systems, which could be integrated or stand alone, are now available along with their many years of high end, audio consultancy knowledge. “Musical performance can be optimised says” Kevin Scot of Dinfinitive Audio, via the development of dedicated marine specific regulated power and advancement of sophisticated mechanical isolation systems will optimise the performance and longevity of electronics and speaker systems.

Discerning customers

Audio Command Systems have been installing and supplying high-end audio and video systems for over 15 years to some of the world’s most discerning customers. “The main focus is currently on systems integration” says John Clancy. “With the rapid adoption of touch screen hand-held devices, clients require complete control of their entertainment systems throughout the vessel from any onboard location. It seems the possibilities for convenient and efficient entertainment options are limitless”. Audio Command Systems pride themselves on delivering 110% to every client. They compartmentalise their business – meaning engineers are not out there pulling wires through walls and CAD guys aren’t answering phones, they have a drafting department, an ideas department, and specific project managers - all focusing on delivering an incredible end result.

Together with looking at the aesthetic impact, intuitive operation, seamless integration John says “Audio Command Systems guarantees to deliver state-of-the-art trouble free systems providing the ultimate audio and visual experience.

“The number one request we have from our customers whether we are doing their homes or yachts is to make things simple for them to use. We see a big trend where yachts are being shared and different guests may be onboard who have never used the technology, and may not use it because of all the different remotes controls involved. Secondly, the biggest request is to upgrade the quality of the audio system, and provide the same high level of sound and video experience that our customers have at home. An important partner of ours in this respect is Steinway Lyndorf (See attached picture). Their sound systems are ideal for super yachts because they have many options and configurations for replacement of existing systems with a high level of performance. Thirdly, our clients want to stay connected to their business and to their friends. It is critical that the wireless networking be robust and seamless. We use Ruckus to achieve these goals for our customers.

Many other companies supply their own range of audio equipment or computer- based control/library systems that also have a strong desire to enhance the audio listening pleasure of yacht owners. There is no doubt there are some incredible systems already installed on Superyachts around the world, however, I believe there is still lots of room for improvement and with developing technologies – the audio / visual entertainment business on Superyachts will continue to grow over the coming years.

Genuinely high performance, high fidelity music systems are predominatly absent from Superyacht interiors.

There are other factors to be considered, such as security and position of stand-alone equipment such as the speakers. In an ideal world a speaker should be as isolated from any inherent ship’s vibrations but, at the same time, be secure on its mount to contain it from any freedom of movement in a rough sea. I have been involved in supporting such a project for some 100Kg+ speakers, and a rather interesting ‘launch pad’ was developed specifically by Definitive Audio. The system devised achieved the aims of providing a vibration- free base, plus several ‘G’ force of safety margin for retention of the ‘potential missile’ - the speakers.

With high quality audio electronics, ideally a stable and good quality power supply is desirable to ensure undisturbed performance. Various options can and have been devised to provide such but, again, some thought should be applied at the planning stage. Air-con grills and any other sources of potential noise inherent in the area should be considered to minimise any background buzz. Access to the controls and cable runs should also be considered at an early stage and should start with the owner’s early identification of his intended areas of use. Ideally, a compatible quality, source of the recorded material could be supplied, i.e. high quality LP turntable, reel to reel or CD player via suitable amplifiers. However, for convenience, one of the proprietary central, computer based, audio library storage/ controller systems can be used, although, it should really be of a suitable quality to support the reproduction level of the speakers that the owner installs.

For any yacht project such systems are readily available; they just need addressing at an early planning stage. I am totally convinced that improvements can be achieved over many of the

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show time let the good times roll……………….

Building on 20 years of experience in high-end audio, Definitive Audio has spent the past 5 year developing superyacht specific ultra high performance audio systems.

Including the development of yacht specific loudspeaker systems that optimise musical performance coupled with the development of dedicated marine specific regulated power supplies to optimise the performance and longevity highend electronics.

DefinitiveThe design and development of sophisticated mechanical isolation systems to optimise the performance and longevity of electronics and speaker systems.

Definitive have partnered with high-end yacht interior and cabinet makers, Struik and Hammerslag for their latest innovation, the Living Voice ‘VoxOlympian’ loudspeaker. This partnership enables their prestigious designs to be incorporated into superyacht interiors by the clients’ interior designers.

Tel: +44(0)115 973 3222 www.definitiveaudio.co.uk

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

Mobius’ unique control system expertise and vast marine experience assures your needs are met with an elegant, efficient, and fully customised solutions.

From planning to design, from engineering to installation and

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service, Mobius Design Group delivers your state-of-the-art marine entertainment experience.

Tel: +1 561 736 7720 www.mobiusdesigngroup.com

M/Y Kimberly II Audio Systems Upgrade

OVERALL PLAN After full review of the systems onboard, understanding the desires of the owner(s) and most importantly the window of time (10 – 14 days beginning at the end of November) to perform such upgrade on the island of St. Martin, we suggest the following plan. We advised the upgrades to be performed in two phases, the second, this spring when other work will be performed on the yacht in Florida.

PHASE 1 Plan: - Install new North American (DirecTV) satellite systems for all televisions (activated in NY on the client’s account to ensure NY channel reception) - Unify and simplify control of each A/V system (using Crestron handheld remote controls with touchscreens) - Replace exterior speakers (and amplifier on Sun Deck) - Upgrade WiFi (and wired) network to improve usability and throughput - Replace TV’s in Main Salon and Sky Lounge (with new Full HD 1080p sets) - Add Controllable iPod docks to each Audio System PHASE 2 Plan: - Replace TV’s in all important locations (with new Full HD 1080p sets) - Replace speakers and amplifiers in all important locations - Replace existing DVD players with BluRay players in all locations with new Full HDTV’s - Reprogram Crestron remote controls to work with any new equipment * Please note that much of this work will require the following work performed by or in collaboration with others: - new wiring between the AV equipment and the TV in many of the staterooms receiving upgrades - cutting of custom wooden cabinetry fascias - cutting of custom ceiling panels for new speakers Tel: 001 516-997-5800 or www.audiocommand.com

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Looking for a new thrill and a way to spice up your trip to the mountains this winter?

Then, suggests Iain Hannay snowkiting may be the sport for you.

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hile shredding down the slopes of your favourite ski resort have you ever wondered how to get to all the far away peaks and ride down the fresh powder where no one has ridden? Would you love to have a ski lift or a helicopter in your backpack?

Rocket powered skis perhaps? Former yacht racer and skipper Matt Taggart has the answer for you. After leaving the yacht industry Matt set up Ozone Kites and he and Robbie Whittal invented the depower snowkite, a tool to get you riding up

mountains and ripping across vast snowy areas quickly and safely. This was back in 2002, almost 10 years on and the sport of snowkiting has blossomed into an accessible and easy way to ride free anywhere there is wind and snow.

With an incredibly quick learning curve, all you need is normal ski or snowboard gear, a kite, some wind and some snow and you will be laying tracks in fresh powder in no time. The best place to learn is on flat ground with light winds, there is very little friction on the snow so a small kite will get you going with the gentlest of breezes. Once you have mastered the basics of going back and forward then it is time to fill your backpack with some safety kit and sandwiches and hit the mountains for a days exploring.

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Let nature drive you

The sensation of being pulled up and down the rolling hills is superb. The silence as you slice through deep powder is only broken by the noise of the wind singing through your kite lines. The thunderous clatter of your skis hammering over icy frozen lakes sends vibrations through your body accelerating the sensation of speed. There are so many different sensations to experience in the this truly 3 dimensional sport, from the gentle cruising and chasing wildlife to the massive 5 minute flights from the peak to the base of mountains. There is something for everyone’s skills and taste.

If you have already experienced kitesurfing then you will know the feeling of riding a board while being powered by the wind, add to this breathtaking scenery, big snowy wind lip kickers and riding up the mountain for an unforgettable day pushing your limits.

Don’t be put off by thinking that it is dangerous; it is only as extreme as you want it to be. There are children as young as 7 and granddads as old as 70 mixing it with the pros and backcountry explorers. You don’t need mountains to snowkite although the snow is more reliable the higher up you go! Just get out there and do it. There are schools and places you can hire the kites and get good first day tuition to get you moving quickly, as with all sports it is good to get some pointers to save you hours of self learning.

As the snow starts to fall this winter, why not make a change to your usual visit to the mountains, try something new and something that will blow your mind.

Contact for your nearest snowkite school or spot…. iain@kitefrenzy.com +34 649104557

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ADVERTORIAL

Going Up MIKE BRANDT FROM LIFT EMOTION EXPLAINS WHY HAVING AN ELEVATOR ON YOUR YACHT MIGHT NOT BE PLAIN SAILING.

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ave you considered the maintenance of your elevator and – heaven forbid – the repairs you may encounter along the way?

Elevators are specialized machines and maintenance normally must be done by an experienced elevator specialist on land based systems this is a law.

On a yacht normally the maintenance will be done by “trained” technicians on board and once a year as described by rules by an experienced elevator engineer.

However this training and the knowledge is sometimes neglected or missing Lift Emotion BV as a elevator manufacturer and service company can be of an assistance for the yacht.

In order to give maintenance / renew training and or trouble shoot.

Reason: Trained engineers sometimes leave the yacht and new engineers have not had a proper training.

Proper procedures to enter the elevator trunk is for trained elevator engineers daily routine meaning they know the potentials dangers this is not the case for a on board engineer During a proper maintenance check it is not only lubing the guide rails but also checking vital points of the system such as limit switches door drives and contacts.

Lift emotion can add extra safety’s on existing elevators of any brand to make it more secure.

For maintenance purposes Lift Emotion has a maintenance chart with the critical parts of an elevator described.

During the training our engineers can guide the crew member/s trough the particulars and show them each part of the equipment.

This training in our opinion is a must and should be repeated or renewed each year during the yearly maintenance.

Did you know that 76% of all elevator troubles are the result of the elevator doors, Meaning, Door interlock contacts, Door contacts, Door operator failures.

Du to wear and tear door leave guiding and alignment need proper attention as the door operator will make the door open and close each time the elevator stops.

Older elevators can be upgraded by Lift Emotion resulting into: Special safety kit for small pit space. With special bold on system on the guide rails a sufficient space can be guaranteed.

Smoother travel curves due to modern controls Safer system due to newer and more strict controls Lower maintenance cost Electronically controlled valves for hydraulic elevators Special frequency controllers for traction / chain driven elevators New pushbuttons and or control panels inside cabin to match the surroundings or new demands owner.

Automatic lowering by means of ups at time of power failure. Hydraulic elevators.

This feature allows to lower the cabin down to a lower deck and opens the landing door at time it is at the lower level.

Meaning client do not have to wait until the crew is ready for rescue but can exit the elevator by themselves at the time of a power failure www.lift-emotion.eu

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ADVERTORIAL

Don’t forget about healthcare for your crew If you haven’t yet thought about healthcare for you and your crew– you might need to start doing so sooner rather than later. In 2012, The International Labour Organisation will be implementing the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 which will make it mandatory that all seafarers have health insurance.

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ne of the benefits of international private medical insurance is knowing that you can get treatment whenever you need it, wherever you are in the world. But the uniqueness of your industry means you or your crew could fall ill or be injured while at sea.

So to help you out with what can be a confusing purchase, Kevin Melton, Sales Director at AXA PPP International, gives some tips on what to look for when buying an international health insurance policy for you or your crew.

Get me off the ship!

Sometimes in the event of sudden illness on the ship, evacuation to shore is medically necessary. Some insurers don’t provide a benefit that pays for the cost of this and their policy will only come into effect once your ill crew member is on shore. This benefit is extremely important for anyone who spends time at sea so ask before you buy!

Take me home

Once on shore, you may find that you can’t get the emergency medical treatment required locally. This service should include access to a 24-hour telephone helpline which provides air ambulances or other transport for evacuation to ap-

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propriate medical facilities or, if necessary, repatriation. Check whether this is included in the policy, or whether you will need to pay extra for the benefit.

Will the provider settle claims directly with the hospital?

Avoiding payment up front is particularly important for seafarers who don’t want to be left out-of-pocket after their medical treatment. Larger providers such as AXA PPP International will have negotiated agreements with hospitals worldwide to offer direct settlement for eligible treatment.

Is there 24/7 support?

Be careful to ensure that there are no age restrictions - for instance, some providers won’t accept applicants who are over 65 years old. In the majority of cases, you’ll find that subscriptions increase with age, either on an annual basis, or in 5 year age bands.

What’s not included?

Make sure you understand what is not covered under each policy option. All health insurance policies have some exclusions and they should state what is and isn’t covered under each of their healthcare options. If you have a chronic condition such has diabetes, check with the insurer exactly what you’re entitled to claim for under the policy. Some insurers don’t cover for the upkeep or flare ups caused by chronic conditions.

Can the premiums be reduced with an excess?

We all know that health insurance doesn’t come cheap. But there are options to help reduce the cost. Excesses are an excellent way of doing just that, and most insurers offer a range to best suit your needs.

Buying international health insurance for seafarers can be a complex process but armed with the right questions, you can ensure you and your crew are covered by the best policy for your needs.

AXA PPP International has been looking after the health insurance needs of expatriates for nearly 40 years. For expert support to guide you through this important purchase, just give us a call on +44 (0) 1892 707985.

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Having access to 24/7 support is vital when you’re internationally mobile. When you’re researching providers, make sure to find out if they have secure online accounts where members can find their membership documents, make and track a claim or find the nearest hospital. Most insurers also have a telephone helpline to assist in emergencies, provide interpreters or to answer medical questions.

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SNOOPING IN the Lil’ Black Books

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here are some holes from which only yacht agents can dig you out when their know-how and more importantly their ‘know-who’ – is the only thing it will take to snatch a victorious charter from the jaws of ‘Doomsville’. Even just a little savvy can save your skin – and although there’s no reason for yacht agents to unveil their own private pearls of wisdom to the unpaying public – ON BOARD magazine has unearthed a few yacht agents to give us an update on what’s hot, what’s not and a little low-down on things to know before you go.

Cote d’Azur Work Laurent Certaldi of Catalano Shipping Services Monaco, starts with the paper work: ‘Since 1st December 2011 it is no longer possible to get a visa upon arrival although we can help get the visas accepted in the embassies in the home countries of the crew. It has been compulsory since the Spring 2011 for yachts over 50 metres LOA to have a health declaration – although many yachts are still not aware of this. Sanitation exception certificates can only be renewed in Marseille (and in exceptional cases, Toulon) in the French Med, but this service is now also available in Monaco.’ The official language of the French Med is,

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of course, French – but French, Italian, English and Monegasque are widely spoken in Monaco.

Play Laurent’s top spots of ‘must sees’ is tricky, not least because the area Catalano Shipping Services covers is so large : ‘We could go on forever listing places to go but the tourist guides explain most of them and we keep the secret ones for our clients’. Nevertheless , he’s ready to share a few which include: La Maison Auer in Nice for old fashioned pastry and candied fruit; Bar a Absinth, for an old-style shot of pure evil. In Cannes, don’t miss the old fashioned perfume store, Spurway, 4 Marius Aune.

Adds Laurent, ‘Don’t forget on National Holidays, and the Feast Day of Monaco’s Patron Saint, Ste. Devote (27th January), it is highly recommended to dress the ship with signal flags’.

Spain Work Arrival procedures are straightforward in Spain says Belen Martin of Evolution and require- ’ Ships Registration, Guest and Crew List and the local agent should be able to take care of the rest’. Non-European crew leaving the vessel need proper transit visas since a change in Schengen laws and only 48-72 hour transit visas are being issued. ‘Depending on the emergency we

……Ten cases of Dom Perignon before dawn in Dubrovnik. A Live lobster delivery in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. Fresh grass for the dogs to do their ‘business’. A potato gun please and a Visa. Now. Where should we send the guests to eat?.............

And then if you could organize a berth in Beaulieu before sunset …..

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can sort out transit visas within 24/48 hours’, says Belen. And Tannis Critchley of The Yacht Agency on Mallorca warns that there are chartering ‘issues’ for non- Spanish flagged vessels in Spain and Mallorca which need to be addressed before the yacht’s arrival. She adds,’ The Yacht Agency has the knowledge and know-who to facilitate completion of such procedures’.

Play Historically largely Catholic, Spain embraces tradition with cosmopolitan culture says Tannis. ‘Especially Barcelona, Palma, Ibiza are very open cities mentally and religiously’. The only custom crew should get used to in Spain is to enjoy life, adds Belen. For yacht crew Belen recommends a visit to a local soccer game to

get a feel for local life, ‘if Madrid and Barca are playing, don’t miss it!’ Ski resorts are just around the corner with Andorra only three hours from Barcelona. UNESCO world heritage sites scatter the country (including Mallorca) as well as megalithic ancient monuments AND some of the world’s most famous night clubs can be found in Ibiza adds Tannis. Her top things to do on the island include: Visits to the Cathedral in Palma, Almudaina Palace, Alcudia (Sea Soul Beach Club), guided walks from Alcudia to Albufara and excursions by train from Palma to Soller. Other tips from Belen include: Discovering secret swimming spots among the Balearics, real Flamenco shows, dancing horses, wine cellars and fishing tours for tuna in Southern

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Spain. ‘Local public holidays or ‘Fiesta’ are considered a favourite national sport’, says Tannis. ‘The most remarkable’, says Belen,’ are La Merçè Festa Major (Barcelona´s annual festival) from Sept 22nd to Sept 24th, El Pilar (Zaragoza´s annual festival) on October 12th, San Fermin (Pamplona´s annual festival) from July 7th to July 14th, “La revella de Sant Joan”, a fiery and fun night festival that celebrates the Spanish midsummer´s eve on the night of June 23rd, La Tomatina on August 29th (a very crazy “tomato” festival in Valencia!), the non-stop summer party in Ibiza or any other summer events where bulls running down the streets are involved!’

HVAR Restaurants Gariful, Hanibal, Macondo Bars Carpe Diem, Club Veneranda

TANNIS’ TOP SPOTS Restaurants Marc Fosh Restaurants, Misa, Simply Fosh, Tasca Bar Nicolas, Palma Bens D’Avall, club de Mar, Soller Mood Beach Portals

ROVINJ, PULA Restaurants Valsabbion, Monte, San Rocco Events Motovun Film Festival

Hotels Saratoga, Palma Nixe Palace, Cala Mayor Palma Atanea Palace Hotel Valdemosa St. Regis Mardavall

Croatia Work ‘The master of a foreign yacht entering the Republic of Croatia must use the shortest way to enter the closest port open for international traffic for the purpose of passing the immigration office control, custom and harbour master control and obtaining a vignette from a Harbourmaster’s Office or its Branch office.

The Harbourmaster’s Office issues the vignette. By obtaining a vignette all financial obligations are settled, including the following fees: Safety of Navigation Fee, Light Dues, Information Chart, Government Administration Fee. The vignette is valid for one year and is also required for any tender longer than 2.5 metres’, so explains Lovorko Lucic of Adriatic Services Yacht Agency in Dubrovnik.

Play Play-wise there’s plenty. ‘The island of Mljet is the most beautiful and most forested island of the Mediterranean, says Lovorko, ‘Try the Ston oysters and mussels in the Dubrovnik region, which are considered to be some of the tastiest and finest shell fish in the Adriatic. Asides from lamb and veal cooked in embers under an iron bell, this region’s gastronomic chapter consists of eel and frog stew from the Neretva valley. Maybe more than anywhere else on the coast, the Dubrovnik region offers special sweet pastries where the most famous are Rožata and Kotonjata as well as the Mantalata and Arancina cakes. All this should be accompanied with top quality wines such as Dinga and Postup from Pelješac, Pošip and Grk from Kor ula, as well as Dubrovnik’s malvasia from Konavle’. He adds that vists to Hvar, ŠIBENIK AND KRKA FALLS, ROVINJ, PULA AND BRIJUNI ISLANDS, Pula and the Zadar archipelago should feature on your radar of where to go.

LOVORKO’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK: DUBROVNIK Restaurants Gils, Leut, Nautica, Bourbon Bars East West Beach Club, Revelin Events Dubrovnik Summer Festival

ŠIBENIK Restaurant Zlatna Ribica Bars Club Hacienda, Aurora

Egypt Captain Yasser Gamal of Meesa Yachts is one hands-on man that you’ll want to know when heading off to Egypt, which despite recent turmoil, the Captain suggests is a welcoming country that highly values its international visitors.

Work Explains the Captain; ‘Captains should arrange an ETA at the Suez Canal before 22h00 in order to catch the first convoy which starts at midnight. There is a 2nd convoy at 06h00 in the morning. The Captain must contact his agent before arrival and for first transits through the Suez he should prepare copies of yacht drawings, arrangements plan, hull and machinery plans and engine room plans, to be given to the Suez authorities by the agent once the yacht arrives at the Canal.

Cruise ships and yachts calling at any Egyptian marina and staying 72 hours get a 50% discount on Suez Canal tolls at the 2nd leg of transit provided it takes place within a month of the first transit. This can save owners thousands of US dollars.’

Play Gamal promises a warm, friendly welcome from the locals, around 80% of whom are Sunni Muslims and the rest Coptic Christians. ‘Family ties are stronger than in the West, and that is why you will find any major city in Egypt is much safer than any western one.

Most Egyptians require little personal space and will stand within inches of you to talk’, he explains and adds that although Egyptian Muslims do not drink alcohol, they do not object to others drinking, in moderation. They fast for the holy month of Ramadan ‘the month of love and forgiveness’. Major Mosques are open to tourists where all visitors must remove their shoes.

‘Women in Egypt are quite beautiful and there are hardly any restrictions on foreign women in Egypt’. Arabic is the official language but English and French are widely understood. Major public holidays include: 1st day of spring-Sham El Nessim, 25th April is Sinai Liberation,6th October-Armed Forces Day, Victory Day 1973,13th October- Suez Liberation, Eid El Adha comes right after the pilgrimage season and Eid El Ftir after the holy month of Ramadan.

Captain Gamal Yasser’s little black book Places Elgouna , Abu Tig Marina Hurghada on the Red Sea, very luxurious Hurghada Marina,Port Ghalib Marina on the Red Sea Cairo and Luxor Sharm Elshekh Alexandria, Porto Marina

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Bars and restaurants Abu Tig Marina Pier 88-Champagne bar and seasonal European menu on a floating barge Restaurant La Scala – pamper yourself with international cuisine and a classy atmosphere.

Thomas – sandwiches, salads, pizzas and a great atmosphere.

Moods Bar - Lounge bar, oriental and international cuisine and cocktails by the boats or on the beach with great alcohol at good prices!

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Malta Work David Westwood is Managing Director at Yacht Help Malta. He has the following advice: ‘Malta is part of the EU so all customs and immigration laws/polices are as per the rest of the EU, any vessels arriving from non EU countries need to follow clearance procedures under the Q Flag, in both cases crew & passenger lists are required for clearance. When bunkering duty free fuel the vessel is required to depart with in a 24 hours from taking bunkers onboard.’

Play Explains David Westwood, Managing Director at Yacht Help Malta; ‘Although the Maltese language is still the mother tongue, almost everyone speaks English and Italian (as a result of watching cartoons in childhood normally). As a predominantly Catholic country there are religious ‘festas’ almost every weekend throughout the summer, when villages celebrate their own Saints days. Malta also has its fair share of public holidays, but while banks and shops are closed, marinas and restaurants are generally in full swing.’

David suggests crew head for Bar 22 at the top of the Hilton for a great views and ‘groove’ at the weekends. A tip worth clocking – Arcadia supermarket attached to the Portomaso complex marina has the best fresh fish on the island. The Blue Lagoon is liquid heaven and if you want to dive, choose a reputable company like the DiveShack.

Valletta is a UNESCO world heritage site and architecturally spectacular and ‘The Grand Harbour Marina, the largest natural marina in the world, has amazing fortifications’, adds Westwood. Sneak a visit to the Silent City of Mdina with narrow streets and great cafes and to Hal Faflieni Hypogeum – the prehistoric underground chambers.

YACHT HELP MALTA – THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK Margo’s in Mistra Bay - excellent slow-food pizza restaurant where they even make their own flour. V5 wine bar, Valletta Waterfront - for pre-dinner drinks Baia Beach Club, Little Armier, Mellieha - chich new beach club/ lido:The Villa, Balluta Bay -restaurant with great terrace for al fresco dining: TemptAsian at The Palace Hotel - rooftop restaurant and terrace with 360 views and a rooftop pool.

Italy Alfredo is based in Sicily and runs the yacht agency Boccadifuoco Shipping & C. Srl – his key tips include the following for making the most of Syracuse, Sicily - the largest island in the Mediterranean.

Work Yachts under 500 gross tonnes should contact their yacht agent 30 minutes prior to arrival and the harbour master on 16 VHF. For vessels over 500 tonnes, the same rules apply but yachts must also contact the Pilot station on channel 14 VHF – a compulsory service in these waters. Crew / passenger lists, insurance and registration certificates need to be supplied and

an onboard police check will verify passports. ‘There are no particular new laws or policies relating to Syracuse’, says Alfredo.

English is widely spoken among the yachting service community.

‘Big deal’ days (public holidays) on the calendar include 13th December when Syracuse celebrates its local patron saint, Santa Lucia.

Play Without even wandering too far from the boat – you can fit in a visit to Ortigia island, the historical town centre– amble around the old Baroque architecture, the ancient Greek Apollo temple, the medieval castle of the Roman Emperor and King of Sicily, Frederick II. In the Jewish quarter (Giudecca) – go see the Synagogue and the Miqwè- the most archaic Jewish ritual bath, 11 metres below ground level, that has ever been found in Europe.

The Arkimedeion Museum opened its doors to the public in December last year – a multi-media experience dedicated to the Greek mathematician and scientist Archimedes – who was born on the island. The Archaeological park is one of the largest and best preserved Greek theatres in the world and still used for the Greek drama festival. Alfredo also suggests visits to Christian catacombs, Sicilian puppet shows or a lesson on how to cook ‘la cucina siciliana’ or make papyrus paper according to the ancient Egyptian recipe.

A car ride away you can visit the village of Noto, or the old tuna fisherman’s village of Marzamemi with great fish restaurants, or get a guided tour of the Borghese gardens by Princess Borghese followed by lunch, or wine and olive oil taste at typical Sicilian estates. The villages of Ragusa Ibla and Scicli are Unesco heritage sites but also the film locations of the ‘Commissario Montalbano’ the Italian TV series with a cult following throughout Europe.

ALREDO’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK Restaurants and trattorie (In Syracuse except where bracketed) Don Camillo Porta marina Mariano La Foglia Mazzarì 800 Kalliope Gattopardo (Noto) Il Duomo(Ragusa Ibla) Don serafino (Ragusa Ibla) La locanda del colonnello (Modica) Cialoma (Marzamemi) Giramapao (Marzamemi) Caffè/bars Caffe Apollo Biblios cafè Caffe del Duomo Caffè La Piazza Caffè Minerva Kent cafè Caffè Sicilia (Noto) Anche gli Angeli Events May -June - Ancient Drama Greek festival at the Greek theatre in Siracusa First Sunday in May : Santa Lucia festival 3rd Sunday in May : Baroque festival in Noto Summer nights: concerts,ballets and events at ancient sites in Siracusa Easter holidays: processions in the countryide

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ACTING Agents The Yacht Agency Strategically based in the heart of Palma de Mallorca, The Yacht Agency provides a unique service support structure for yacht Owners and Captains alike. Dedicated to representing their customers individual requirements, they aim to facilitate and improve the global operation of modern day yachts.

Achieving this, TYA offers a broad spectrum of services, ranging from Port formalities, Concierge requirements and Yacht Administration, to Technical Maintenance and Refit expertise.

Customer satisfaction is paramount. To TYA therefore they offer time and cost effective solutions covering any need or situation that may arise for yachts navigating this side of the Mediterranean.

For more information, Tel: +34 971 595 203 or visit: www.theyachtagency.com

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Yacht Help As a fully integrated support agency Yacht Help are dedicated to ensuring the smooth and cost effective running of every vessel that they work with. Their comprehensive services combine logistical and technical support designed to assist a busy Captain and crew.

Their professional team is on hand to help, from berthing and bunkering to food provisioning, chauffeur services to customs clearance, laundry to restaurant and hotel reservations, crew and more.

YachtHelp clients return season after season and they pride themselves on delivering the best service on the island, regardless of whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blown fuse or a full yard refit.

For more information Tel: +356 21 385158 or visit: www.yachthelpmalta.com

Adriatic Services Adriatic Services Ltd is the natural progression of years of cooperation between the main yachting agents in Croatia and Montenegro.They offer their clients, through a combination of extensive experience in yachting and unbeatable local knowledge, the most professional and efficient yacht support services available. Adriatic Services Ltd has continued to be the only agency in Croatia and Montenegro that is solely dedicated to the yachting industry.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service strategy has been designed to meet the needs of the constantly evolving pleasure and commercial yachting industry whilst still placing a great emphasis on the personal needs of each individual client.

To do this they ensure their multilingual staff has the highest level of training and knowledge of all aspects of the yachting industry.

For more information, Tel: +385 20 311 488 or visit: www.adriaticservices.hr

Using a yacht agents savvy can save your skin

Catalano Catalano Shipping Services started their yacht services in Monaco back in 1997.Today the company consists of several branches in southern France and Corsica that together with foreign partner offices can be recognized by the brand name â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A-Gentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Their goal since the beginning is to satisfy their clients at the highest level and they therefore keep investing in tools, infrastructures and manpower.

The companies strength is their team composed of real specialists within a great variety of services such as berth arrangements, customs advice, real concierge services, logistics, crew issues and provisioning just to mention a few.

For more information, Tel. +377 93 50 86 86 or visit: www.catalanoshipping.com

Evolution If you go to Spain, Evolution is your choice. With headquarters in Palma and Barcelona and satellite offices throughout (Ibiza, Cartagena, Marbella, Valencia) and Gibraltar, Evolution is able to support you during your travels in Spain.

With more than 15 years of experience, Beatriz Alonso and John Shinske have united a professional team fully dedicated to service the yachts while in Spain. They offer the same level of efficiency in all their departments: Customs, Logistics, Concierge, Provisions, Engineer supplies, Deck supplies and Uniforms.

For more information, Tel: +34 971 400 200 or visit: www.evolutionagents.com

Alpha Yacht Services Situated at the heart of the RED SEA South Sinai on the best place in Sharm Alsheikh Alpha Yacht Services has built a reputation for personal and professional services to the ever increasing number of clients and their Superyachts.

In this area experience counts more than ever - Alpha Yacht Services in RED SEA is managed by Mohamed Suleiman, as a ship agent with over 20 years experience, who is not only deals with evry conceivable yacht service you could need, but who can suggest the ideal excursions or yacht for your sailing holidays in Red Sea For more information: Tel: +2 010 1380255 or visit: www.alphayachtservices.com

Giovanni Boccadifuoco Situated across many ports and on call to make your trip to Sciliy one to remember and to run as smoothly as possible Giovanni Boccadifuoco provide a complete range of sevices at Sircausa, Riposto, Taormina, Palermo Trapani and Eolie Island. From berth reservations, yacht clearance and duty free bunker services to arranging land based excursion across the island and emergency repairs if required and a full shopping and provision service.

For more information, Tel: +39 0930 463866 or visit: www.boccadifuoco.it

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MeiréundMeiré

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

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

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ADVERTORIAL

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TENDER

JON APPS FROM EYOS TENDERS EXPLAINS THAT A FEW SIMPLE QUESTIONS CAN REALLY HELP WITH THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING A NEW TENDER THAT WILL COMPLEMENT THE YACHT.

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e are often asked by Yacht Owners and Captains for advice on choosing a tender. Often the yacht is replacing a Tender that has been with them since the Yachts delivery and has not managed to live up to expectations from the Owner and crew.

How is the yacht used? We ask this question as it is probably the most important consideration in choosing a tender. If a yacht spends the majority of its cruising season in the Med and the Caribbean running its owners to jetties and restaurants, it is going to need something very different to a yacht that spends its summer in the Arctic cruising the pack ice and its winters in the Pacific crossing fringing reefs.

Drives

Budget

Capacity

Today the sky is the limit when it comes to creating the perfect tender. Some new builds will spend heavily to have something exclusive and perfectly matching the main yacht. Others will want something that is multipurpose and designed to last a few seasons. Most larger yachts have space for more than one tender which makes it easier to cover all the bases. But budgetary constraints need to be considered.

Are there space constrictions? Many modern yachts are keeping their tenders in tender garages, and whilst this is great for keeping the decks free and the boats out of the weather. It does bring other issues. The main one being height constraints.

We are constantly given a brief which says now more than (for example) 1.5m in total height. This is not a problem, it can be done, but we do have to point out that a boat with restricted height and low freeboards will bring its own problems. Normally being much wetter for passengers and crew.

Are there any preferences for the method of propulsion? Outboard with petrol, inboard with diesel or jet drives. Everyone has a preference and each has its benefits and disadvantages.

Outboards are easy to maintain and light, but then you have to carry large amounts of dangerous petrol, which often then needs special stowage requirements. Diesel engines can use the main yachts fuel, but are much heavier and not as good for watersports. Jets are propeller free and safer, but because they have no moving parts in the water are often less maneuverable and seaworthy. They can be petrol or diesel so the same advantages and disadvantages apply.

How many guests will you want / need to carry. This will help with the internal design of the boat, seating layouts and comfort factors.

With these basic questions answered, and these are by no means all the questions we would ask, we can move onto the type of boat to recommend. Everyone has their favorites: Hard boats, Ribs, Limousine, to name a few, and again the choice goes back to the proposed usage, but each boat can be made to do multiple tasks with a little forward planning and thought.

The important thing is to give some serious thought to some basic questions and choose something based upon your answers.

John Apps is Managing Director of EYOS Tenders. A specialist consultancy company totally dedicated to the supply of high quality yacht tenders. www.eyostenders.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Fuel for Thought The GAC Group Are Taking the Holistic View for Superyachts

Contact

For more information about GACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services to the superyacht sector go to www.gac.com/industries/yachting, or contact Murray Bishop directly at +44 1753 440640 (direct) +44 77926 91831 (mobile) murray.bishop@gac.com (email)

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t takes a lot to keep a superyacht sailing smoothly on its journey – not just the fuel to keep its engines running but, also, port agency, husbandry, weather routing, canal transits and even protection against the scourge of modern shipping: attacks by pirates.

All those services – and much more – can be found under the umbrella of the GAC Group, one of the world’s leading independent providers of shipping and logistics services, as well as related solutions.

Single contact, many services

Its dedicated bunker trader, GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd., has been arranging the best prices for the supply of fuels and lubricants to the yachting sector since the 1990s. And, as part of the wider Group, it has the connections to meet a range of other superyacht needs – all through a single point of contact and billed on a single invoice, hence cutting out red tape, time and administration.

In 2011, GAC Bunker Fuels sharpened its focus on the yachting industry with the creation of a new team headed by Yacht Fuel Trading Manager, Murray Bishop.

Murray coordinates with GAC Bunker Fuels’ six offices around the world (Singapore, Colombo, Dubai, Suez Canal, London and Houston), to develop strong relationships with local, approved suppliers and get the best deals for yachts on a regional basis. Those offices are part of the global GAC network, with 300 offices worldwide offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for superyachts.

“As an example, let’s look at a yacht in Malta preparing for a voyage to the Indian Ocean,” says Murray. “Thanks to GAC’s resources and wide range of integrated services, we can arrange bunker fuels and much more. A security team can offer advice or even board security escorts for the passage through waters prone to pirate attacks. Our colleagues in Egypt can make all the arrangements for the yacht to transit the Suez Canal, and GAC’s logistics teams can arrange for spare parts to be delivered to any port along their route. Further, we can provide Weather Routing to ensure the best route to avoid foul weather and optimise fuel efficiency.”

“It’s all about taking a holistic view,” he adds. “Although GAC Bunker Fuels is in the business of arranging fuel supplies, it looks at the bigger picture to anticipate and understand all the needs of the yachts they serve.”

Quality and value – wherever you go

GAC Bunker Fuels aims to supply the best quality fuel available anywhere in the world at the best price. While the most reliable suppliers of IMO compliant fuels may be common knowledge among the yachting community in traditional locations like the Mediterranean, that local know-how may not be so easily available in destinations further off the beaten path.

The value of GAC’s extensive local contacts around the world really comes into play here. Not only can GAC act as a trustworthy guide to the best local suppliers, it can also work its contacts to ensure the best possible service to meet a wide range of superyacht needs.

Murray believes that is what makes GAC stand out from the competition: “We have what it takes to provide a wealth of integrated services to the yachting community. Those services are well-established within the Group, based on decades of experience, and that means you can trust every step of your yacht’s journey to GAC - wherever and whatever you need.”

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MONTE CARLO or Bust

Two thousand four hundred miles is a mightily long way to drive an open powerboat, facing some of the worse sea conditions European waters have to offer, but this is exactly what fifty crews will willingly experience in June 2013. Ray Bulman explains.

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urrently the longest offshore powerboat race in the world, the forthcoming Cowes-Monte Carlo will be only the second time such a race has been run. The first, the London to Monte Carlo in 1972, was a huge success but with today’s ‘elf ‘N’ safety’ pundits trying to stop any form of adventure in the UK, the course down the Thames from London cannot be repeated. Hence, the new HSH Princess Grace – Prize starting point will be Cowes, the undeniable birthplace of modern offshore powerboating sport.

The event is the brainchild of English powerboat enthusiast, Mike Lloyd, who organised the third Round Britain race in 2008.

Although Europe was nearing recession, over 40 high speed outfits joined the Portsmouth starting line. It was a truly international fleet with the Greek entered Blue FPT ,driven by Vassilis Pateras, becoming the eventual winner.

As with the previous two Round Britain events in 1969 and 1984, the race provided a wide opportunity for designers, builders and engine manufacturers to display their wares. This was certainly the case in 2008 when Italian powerboat doyen, Fabio

Jaffa

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Giving Miss Sweden Buzzi, designed and built the winning boat, installing the recently developed Fiat Powertrain diesels: the Italian car company’s first serious step into domestic marine industry.

For Starters

These opportunities will certainly be repeated in the 2013 Cowes to Monte Carlo. The first to make to make a serious approach was the American performance boat builder, Donzi, with an official works entry. Within a couple of weeks a second works team was entered by the luxury builder, Hunton Powerboats, followed a little later by the Scandinavian company, Goldfish, whose mighty Rib, Lionhead, finished a close second in 2008. This was followed by a leak that Sunseeker would be entering two officially supported teams, though this has yet to be confirmed.

With such commercial interest the race will certainly attract world-wide media coverage but ,despite efficient back-up ashore and unlimited funds, the end result will be down to the sheer guts and integrity of crews as they face what will be their greatest test of seamanship and endurance.

Bearing in mind the berthing congestion a racing fleet of this size will create at stopover marinas along the route, Mike Lloyd has wisely set a limit on numbers- as he did for the 2008 Round Britain. His total on that occasion was never reached, the race setting off with some forty-two craft spread over eight different classes based on size, type and total horsepower. A similar limit has now been repeated for the forthcoming event with a total of fifty. However, despite all having to pay a non-refundable en-

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Who Dares try deposit of £500, this figure was exceeded within four weeks of the initial press launch.

This level of enthusiasm has brought several headaches for Mike and his organising team as applications to enter continue to arrive as news of the race spreads further afield. Not wishing to decline any response, a reserve list of standby entries has now been created to replace anyone choosing to withdraw before the starting date.

A Princely Sum

The cost of taking part could, for the larger craft, easily be in excess of £250,000. Apart from the initial non-refundable £500, the total entry fee has been set at £12.50 per horsepower. With some boasting power units totalling in excess of 1,500hp the final figure could easily be huge but, in order to gain some sanity, the total fee for the largest boat has been capped at £15,000.

This, of course, is minute compared to the overall cost of taking part. When fuel, overnight accommodation for the crew and its shore side backup team of mechanics and their

travel expenses (some transported by light aircraft or helicopter) is taken into account, the final cost could easily exceed ten times this figure.

The route will take competitors from Cowes to Brest, then to Les Sables-D’Olonne in Brittany. From here, race goes to Santander in northern Spain and then on to La Coruna. The route takes competitors to the Portuguese port of Cascais before heading south to Portimao. It returns once again to Spanish waters at Marbella, Alicante and Barcelona, finally heading for Marseilles, before finishing at Monaco.

The finish will see the party of the century.

HRH Prince Albert has agreed to follow in his late mother’s footsteps and present the prizes as she did in 1972.

What chances exist for the Superyacht skipper?

Well, there it’s no secret that seagoing experience will be a vital factor for success and it’s a known fact that many having the necessary funds to compete in a race of this severity, have little background when it comes to making offshore passages. It was for this reason that professional skipper, Nigel Davies, was engaged by German powerboat enthusiast, Markus Hendricks, aboard Blue Marlin, an 11m Supermarine Swordfish, in the 2008 Round Britain.

Unfortunately, the craft suffered a hull failure while running through tough sea conditions on the opening leg and went down, but Nigel feels it was a worthwhile experience. Currently skipper of the 34m Samara B based in Genoa, he remembers it well: “If any fellow Superyacht skipper is offered the chance of joining one of the crews, take it. It will produce the adventure of a lifetime.”

Just keep your ears to the ground…

The UIM Cowes to MonteCarlo World Cup Powerboat Race will start from off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes Isle of Wight at 09.30 on Saturday 8th June 2013.

It will be almost 40 years since this great race last ran in 1972 and now, such is the interest that this race has aroused that entries are full, with 50 race teams from 13 countries bouncing off the walls wanting to take part. It is impossible to convey to the layman how stressful this race is going to be on the crews and on their boats.

Rising at 06.30 each morning they have a race and weather briefing at 07.30 and, by 09.30, they are on their way to the next venue which, in some circumstances, will be 300 odd miles away. Doesn’t sound much does it, but 300 miles in big seas 30 miles from shore trying to keep up an average of 40 to 60 knots will be a body shredder, and they will have to do that again the next day and the next, and the next!

The race will pass by five countries and the fleet will visit 11 cities in 15 days, a total of some 2,400 nautical miles. Yes, the fleet actually get four rest days over the total trip. Monte-Carlo of course is the evocative destination and the fleet will enjoy the final run up the Cote D’Azur to the finish line and the end of this epic race. Will it happen again? Of course it will, but when is the question.

Mike Lloyd Event Director.

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ADVERTORIAL

Filming Superyachts…

…It’s all about the ‘crew!’

Peter Bell explains why teamwork is the name of the game for the market leaders in Superyacht promotions.

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minent Global Media is all about film (not to be confused with ‘video’) and the delivery of film quality productions that bring to the fore the individuality of the yacht, the experience and exclusivity of being on board as well as the gleaming lines of the super structure and the beautiful interiors.

For the High Net Worth Individuals who buy and charter yachts it’s all about ‘being’ and this is what we believe we need to get across to the audience – and you don’t get long! 3-4 minutes is generally the longest attention span you will get from the average viewer but generally it’s enough time to portray the personality of the yacht and get your key messages across.

Film Production To achieve even just 3-4 minutes of high quality film it takes a team of professionals and days of hard work not just someone handy with a video camera and a domestic editing programme.

Eminent’s Producer/Director Richard Gold learned his trade through working in feature films and TV commercials and has been exclusively working in the luxury asset market since 2008.

“The key is in pre and post production as well as good shoot management on the day. You can’t achieve film production quality with just a cameraman and an assistant there must be a knowledgeable team, guided by a Director, all working to the same script right the way down to the soundtrack integration; it needs to be congruent and seamless. This is why and how we relate to yacht crews… because we also have a crew!

For charter promotions Eminent believe you MUST

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use models or at least live shots of the crew in action. “This is to give scale to the yacht and to show how it really works. Seeing the actual crew in action immediately connects the would-be client with a major part of the prospective experience – the people they will see and be served by every day. Witnessing the professionalism and attention to detail of the crew as well as the personalities of the people involved makes the difference between ‘staged’ and static videos and something that has been brought to life through film”.

This is why the yacht crew’s participation in film productions is critical. We need you to buy-in to the reason for the promotional film (the vast majority do understand that the better the yacht is promoted then the better chance of achieving charters) as well as the importance of producing something live and dynamic that involves and includes real people. We need you to know how important you are to the production and to the success of the whole exercise and we go out of their way to achieve this; we just can’t do this without YOU!

Differentiation The challenge, in the charter market particularly, is that every owner (and crew!) wants their yacht at the top of the wanted list and in this ever-increasingly competitive territory amidst on-going financial turbulence it’s all about differentiation. Why should someone charter your yacht rather than any other; particularly of similar size? Now, more than ever, there is a need to up the ante and to demonstrate to any would-be charterer that ‘our yacht is the yacht for you’!

Not surprisingly therefore owners, usually through their captains, are taking things into their own hands and employing independent professionals and specialist organisations to produce marketing materials; photographs, brochures, books, web-sites and videos for their own promotional purposes; quite often freeissuing to brokers and agents. Even less surprisingly is the emergence of the wedding videographers who now ‘do yachts’ and, with the advent of advanced Digital SLR cameras, photographers that now ‘do video’!

Video is not a new media and has long been the ultimate way to capture a yacht, particularly at sea, in all its ‘full steam ahead’ glory with classic helicopter shots as the boat passes beneath and the pilot flies by at low level etc. etc. In reality this is now all pretty obvious and predictable and as the market matures soon every boat is going to have a video of similar quality and similar content and so this isn’t going to be the way to differentiate – it has to be with a unique and tailored film and this is where Eminent’s own differentiation comes into play.

It’s All About The…

There’s a great deal to organise on a professional film shoot and with models, make-up artists, quite often 2 cameramen, assistants and equipment it’s important that expectations for close collaboration and co-ordination between crews are established at the outset. With exterior, interior and aerial scenes Eminent are generally on board for 2-3 days and so organisation and planning is as important as the actual filming. We look to become a part of your team and vice versa.

“The first thing we ensure is that well before our arrival we produce a clear and concise schedule of shots and scenes so that the crew have got a good understanding of the order of events and they can prepare the areas in advance.”

“We do our utmost to organise everything so that there is no duplicity of effort and that there is a logical sequence both from our creative perspective as well as with the crew’s workload”.

Working with likes of Heesen Yachts and Candy & Candy over a number of years and on multiple productions, Eminent has vast experience with producing films to the highest standards from protocals on-board to delivering the finished product.

“We are extremely proud of the quality of the productions and the amount effort put into each shoot

by Richard and his team. We have had many compliments on our films from owners and captains”.

Sara Gioanola – Heesen Yachts

www.eminentgm.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Case Study – MY Polar Star, Antigua Yacht Show December 2011

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o better example of how team collaboration works than Eminent’s recent experience with the crew of Polar Star, the 63m Luursen. The yacht is available for charter through IYR who commissioned us to produce a short promotional film clip whilst she was on display at the Antigua Yacht Show.

We needed to produce a fully edited version burnt onto on branded ‘Polar Star’ USB sticks within 72 hours and had brought out our editing team to Antigua rather than sending files across the internet to London. With only a 12 hour window to capture the footage (we had to shoot AIR for IYR the next day) and having a pretty mixed bag of weather that meant almost constant mopping of rainwater on the upper decks and frequent changing of the schedule, it was a challenge - but one that we relished and met with pride!

I asked Taryn Darier, Chief Stewardess, what she thought made them such a close team as there was clearly something extraordinary about this particular crew. “Ultimately there is a lot of respect for each other and adaptability within the team– we just get it done. It comes from the Captain – he has a great attitude, he treats us with respect and that just filters down. We have a happy environment and staff don’t seem to want to leave - it’s quite unique”.

And what about working with Eminent? I asked the First Officer Andre Rutishauser: “I’ve personally worked with people shooting photos and video before and they can be a bit difficult but you guys were very courteous and accommodating and that’s why we embraced you and tried to do our best for you. You were very non-intrusive and there was great communication between us which was the key to everything”.

And the result, what about the film?.... “Brilliant… I love it!”

Captain Maxx Ainsworth

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The Polar Star crew were remarkable, not only were they an incredibly well-knitted unit but their whole attitude was 100% ‘can-do’ and they really appreciated what we were doing and the objectives of the filming. Nothing was too much trouble and the shoot had to be undertaken whilst they prepared for an extensive brokers’ lunch and showing dozens of people around the yacht.

They worked relentlessly but there was never anything other than a smile on their faces through the whole day; it was well into the evening before we finally finished the shoot and everyone was exhausted but still in high spirits!

‘When the work speaks for itself ’ Film Production Photography Website Development DVD Design & Print Video Wall Displays iPhone & iPad Media

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TABLE TALK Laura Penn recommends her favourite restaraunts in Palma to fit all palates and pockets.

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What’s on the menu?

Borgo San Jacopo, Florence Fritto Misto Serves 2

Ingredients 50g Squid 12 large shrimps Half Norwegian lobster 50g Sole 1 Carrot 1 Zucchini 1 black potato or ‘’patate vitellotte’’

Method 1 Prepare the vegetables and clean the seafood.

2 Coat seafood and vegatables in seasoned flour.

3 Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to a temperature of 175 degrees.

4 Gently fry the vegetables and arrange on a plate, then quickly fry the seafood.

5 Drain the seafood on a paper towel and arrange on a plate.

6 Serve with wedges of lemon.

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GALLEY

Beat the Grind

Apart from the aesthetic pleasure of the (s)leek design of Joseph Joseph’s No Spill Mill, these electric salt and pepper mills eliminate mess caused by other grinders thanks to the end closing after use, as well as boasting a ceramic mechanism that grinds from fine to course. €42 www. josephjoseph.com

TEST YOUR METAL

Stinking hands from chopping garlic?

Wash them with Sagaform’s EDGE stainless steel soap. Iron in the steel reacts with the obnoxious odours, forming small amounts of iron sulphide which washes away while you rub the steel bar. No joke – just science €18 www.sagaform.com

The Fastest Gun on the Med

The Smoking Gun™ is designed to quickly infuse meats, poultry, fish, vegetables and other foods with smoky aromas and flavours without grilling or flame broiling. It is also fantastic for adding smoke to cocktails and beverages - such as an applewood-smoked Bloody Mary or a cigar-smoke infused Manhattan. The possibilities are endless so get creating! €50 www.infusions4chefs.co.uk

Update your culinary arsenal with these galley greats Roll Up Roll Up!

All the fun of the fair!! Remember when you were a child and Candy Floss was as “big as yer head” (or was that coconuts)? Well, relive the moment, now you can make your own, just add sugar and away you go...... €40 www.infusions4chefs.co.uk

On the Surface

Made from toughened glass and with non-slip rubber feet, these multi-function boards provide a hygienic, odour and stain resistant work surface for all types of food preparation. The distinctive designs recreate uncanny likenesses of some of the world’s most iconic figures, entirely from whole and chopped fruit and vegetables. €24 www.josephjoseph.com

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Ultimate Time Saver

Eva Solo makes beautiful kitchenwear. Simple! The straight forwardness of this magnetic timer created by Tools Design is appealing as its looks. Slap it on the cooker hood or fridge, turn, ping –job done! €24 www.sagaform.com

WHAT’S A FOOT?

Active-Birki are certified by the German Technical Control Board “TÜV Rheinland” which is as good an endorsement as you can get.

The anatomic form of the footbeds guarantees comfort for your feet no matter how long the workday lasts, they are easy to clean,(can be washed at 60C) and maintain their great looks. We think orange is the colour to go for. €40 www.infusions4chefs.co.uk

Get a Grip

Effective, modern and bright. Sagaform’s silicon oven mitts are heat resistant and durable, while the crab claw design is tactile and gets great purchase. No more scolding hands, burning tea towels or dodgy padded gloves. €12 www.sagaform.com

SHARP THINKING

The Deglon Meeting Knife Set is practical, durable and a work of art. Designed by Mia Schmallenbach and produced by Deglon, it won first prize in the 5th European Cutlery Design Award. This lovely set is made of high quality stainless steel and seemingly appears to be created from a single block of stainless steel. Each knife nests within the set. To remove each knife, simply press down near the tip of the blade and lift knife away by the handle. €775 www.deglon.fr ON BOARD | WINTER 2012 | 65

FOOD SNIPPETS

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BACON BITS

mouthwatering facts about BACON

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The word bacon dates back to the late 1500’s St. Anthony The Abbot is the patron saint of pigs, swine herders and butchers, as such he has been dubbed the patron saint of bacon.

Don’t keep ketchup just for chips. It’s a wonderfully versatile ingredient to use for so many exciting dips and dressings.

FLAVOUR mayonnaise with ketchup, horse radish sauce, a few dashes of Tabasco, crushed garlic a squeeze of lemon juice and seasoning, and use as a cocktail sauce for prawns and crab.

SWIRL English mustard into a bowl of tomato ketchup and use as a dip for cocktail sausages.

STIR equal quantities of sour cream and mayonnaise together and add ketchup a little lime juice chopped green chilli and coriander leaves. Great with tortilla chips.

MIX a spoonful of ketchup into a vinaigrette and use on peppery salad leaves tossed with nuggets of warm chicken.

FOR an Oriental-style barbecue sauce, mix together ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, a little rice vinegar or Thai fish sauce grated ginger and crushed garlic. Simmer in a pan for a few minutes and use as a marinade for chicken drumsticks, pork ribs, prawns or vegetable skewers.

JAZZ up ketchup by adding hot chilli sauce and a splash of balsamic vinegar and serve with hamburgers.

Which is healthier?

Sweet potato or white potato

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Denmark consumes the most pork in the world Guanciale is an Italian speciality, which is bacon made from pork cheeks.

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In 1924, Oscar Mayer patented the first packed, sliced bacon.

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11% of a standard pigs weight is bacon.

Scientists have found that Choline, a micronutrient found in pork products like bacon, could actually boost the intelligence of an unborn child.

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SWEET BAKED POTATO

WHITE BAKED POTATO

(175g) 200 kcalories 2.8g protein 49g carbohydrate 0.7g fat 5.8g fibre 149mcg vitamin A 40mcg vitamin C 10.4mcg vitamin E 840mg potassium 0.12mcg vitamin B6 16mcg folic acid

(175g) 238kcalories 6.8g protein 55g carbohydrate 0.3g fat 4.7g fibre 0mcg vitamin A 25mcg vitamin C 0.19mcg vitamin E 1103mg potassium 0.95mcg vitaminB6 77mcg folic acid

Sweet potatoes are not related to ordinary potatoes, but can be prepared in similar ways. They contain roughly the same amount of carbohydrate as white potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain more vitamin e than any other low-fat food, and about 50 times more vitaminE thanwhite potatoes. They are also an excellent source of vitamin A. white potatoes also have a lot to offer nutritionally and, like sweet potatoes, are a useful source of vitamin C.

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WHO’S PROVIDING From the freshest caviar to attending the latest wine courses, and all that’s fresh in food

Spirit Services Spirit Services is a specialized provisioning company for yachts and villas on the French Riviera.

Their strength is their rich experience in the industry, having the knowledge of the products and understanding the importance of quality and reactivity at competitive prices.

They can deliver a wide range of products at the highest quality such as Wagyu beef, snail eggs and caviar to the new fashion Champagne with gold.

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The Yacht Pantry The Yacht Pantry is an established kiwi owned and operated provisioning company based in Croatia. Due to customer demand they are now expanding into the exciting region of Montenegro in Spring 2012 with a

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The Indigo Company The Indigo Company specialists in the interior outfitting and consultancy of super yachts and private residences worldwide. With long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading interior supply companies both in the commercial and luxury sector, the Indigo company is able to source and supply a wide range of products which include the finest bespoke linens, silver, china, glassware, galley & pantry items, stationery and toiletries.

Tel: +33 (0) 61 914 4639 Web: www.theindigocompany.com

specialised range of fine food products. You won’t find these items locally; English and authentic Asian products to fine meats, chocolates, artisan crackers and biscuits.

Tel: +385 (0) 91 528 2538 Web: www.yachtpantry.com.

Fine Wine Works Fine Wine Works recently hosted a groundbreaking and dynamic discussion forum with some of their yacht crew students and clients to ask what they really wanted from FWW. From that they are looking at pioneering some new and exciting developments and concepts with their Yacht Wine Supply and Crew Support Service in 2012.

FWW continue with a full schedule of internationally recognised WSET® wine training qualification courses for Interior Crew – current dates available on the website Tel: +33 4 93 77 51 13 Web: www. finewineworks.com

Turnaround Provisioning fine yachts from Genoa to Marseille, the Turnaround trucks have been pounding the quays since 2001. Having worked in villas in StTropez & St Barth’s for a number of years before starting the business, Lucy brings an impressive range of contacts and a wealth of knowledge to her clients. Turnaround’s catalogue lists a remarkable variety of products: from high quality, vacuum-packed meats and fish, fabulous fresh produce and specialty items, through to laundry and cleaning products. Enjoying the repeat business of many high profile yachts, Lucy responds quickly and accurately to all orders. Flexibility, professionalism and “service with a smile” are just a few of the comments Turnaround has received on testimonials from Captains, Chefs and Chief Stewardesses. The current catalogue, a detailed & helpful ordering tool, can be emailed or found on the website.

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Perlita Caviar Perlita is sourced directly from the farm, with French quality and Russian taste. The caviar is of a very high level, and is super fresh from the Siberian sturgion family, high in Oscietra. Perlita can supply refrences from both mega yachts and Michelin starred chefs.

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THE CORKER Wine guru Jamie Goode says that the pursuit of a great Pinot Noir can end up costing a lot of money.

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inot Noir is known as the heartbreak grape. Once you taste a really good example of this—perhaps the sexiest of all red grape varieties—you tend to fall in love. The problem is, Pinot is an unreliable lover.

While it can deliver the most ecstatic of wine experiences, all too often it disappoints. And because good Pinot Noir is never cheap, the pursuit of the great Pinot can end up costing a lot of money, with many frustrating experiences along the way.

Pinot Noir hails from the Burgundy region of France, and all red Burgundies (well, with a very, very few exceptions) are made from this variety. But while the best red Burgundies are unbelievably good, the average quality is pretty patchy. In theory, the Burgundy vineyard hierarchy (ranging from Grand Crus at the top, through Premier Crus, through village wines, down to generic Bourgogne Rouge) should be an indication of quality, but in practice it just doesn’t work all that well: a really conscientious grower will make a village-level wine that is better than a poor grower’s Grand Cru.

Feminine Style

What’s so special about Pinot Noir? Of all the red grapes, it produces wines that seduce, rather than impress with power. Good Pinot Noir is usually a lighter style of red wine, with abundant floral, cherry-fruit perfume and hints of raspberry, spice and even meat. If you want to be old fashioned and unreconstructed about it, you could say that good Pinot is a more feminine style of red. Whereas other varieties impose themselves on your palate with their density or power, Pinot Noir is all about elegance and allure.

So if Burgundian Pinot is so unreliable and hard to source, where else should the Pinotphile look for their kicks? Until recently, it was hard to find decent Pinot outside Burgundy. The grape just didn’t travel well, and proved to be extremely fussy about exactly where it is planted. This is in sharp contrast to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, for example, two other famous red grape varieties that have proven to be extremely flexible about where they are grown, and are seemingly willing to make wines in a number of different styles.

Now, however, winegrowers across the globe seem to be getting to grips with the vagaries of this heartbreak

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variety. Even Australia, better known for rich, dense reds from warm climates has found a number of sites where it does really well, such as Geelong, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Tasmania. Cooler spots in California such as the Santa Ynez Valley (whose Pinots were made famous in the film Sideways), the Sonoma coast and Carneros have also made some sought-after examples of this grape. Moving a bit further north, Oregon has built its flourishing wine industry on the foundation of Pinot Noir.

Kiwi Quality

But my tip for top quality, consistent, affordable Pinot Noir? It has to be New Zealand. Until recently New Zealand was known solely for its delicious Sauvignon Blancs, but of late it has been establishing a huge reputation for getting to grips with Pinot. There are four key regions for Kiwi Pinot. Perhaps most famous is Central Otago, right at the bottom of South Island. As well as being a great destination for thrillseekers and outdoor types, Central Otago’s Queenstown has become famous as the heart of a flourishing wine scene. More than 70% of the vines planted in this relatively new region are Pinot Noir, and the wines are impressive, combining rich dark cherry fruit with a sense of elegance. Moving north, the Waipara region near Christchurch is proving to be ideal for this variety. Marlborough, the country’s biggest wine region is still best known for Sauvignon Blanc, but Pinot can do really well here in the right ands. And at the bottom end of the north island, Martinborough can arguably claim to be New Zealand’s top region for elegant, high-class Pinot.

The great thing about New Zealand Pinot Noir is that it is just so consistent. It’s hard to find a bad one, and the good news is that these wines aren’t all that expensive – certainly not by Burgundy standards. This means that they are a good option for by-the-glass pours. As the reputation for Kiwi Pinot spreads, it may well be that peoples’ first choice for Pinot Noir could shift from the unreliable and expensive efforts that hail from Burgundy, its home, to New Zealand. Certainly, if I had a £20 note in my hand and wanted my Pinot fix, I know where I’d be heading.

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SIX OF THE BEST HEADPHONES

Treat your ears with our selection of the latest and greatest buds and cans SHURE SE535 Pricey? Yes, but don’t they look and feel it, with a thick, replacable cable that attaches to the buds via articulated joints, And the sound? Unbelievably detailed, utterly uncompromising. www.shure.co.uk €342

2 1 3 LENCO HP-080 A price tag of €40 for any kind of headphones is good, but for a noise cancelling pair it’s silly cheap.

More suprisingly still, the noise-reducing tech works really well and they offer up an impressively clear, punchy and detailed sound. €40 www.lenco.eu

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BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 Bose’s latest long-haul headphones are its finest yet. Wearing a pair is as comfortable as binding pillows to your head with silken thread, and both sound and noise cancelling are exemplary. www.bose.co.uk €316

AKG Q701

PHONAK AUDEO PFE 012

The Q701s over-ear headphones feature revolutionary flat-wire voice coils that create a spacious, dramatic soundstage with precise 360-degree imaging and outstanding transient response. Patented two-layer diaphragms similar to their professional studio counterparts offer sparkling high-frequency sound and accurate bass response. Additionally, a high-performance neodymium magnet system makes the headphones heat-resistant for minimal distortion at any listening level. www.akg.com €599

The PFE 012s do about as good a job of statisfying disparate tastes as any in-ears in the marketplace.

They dig up bags of detai, deliver sweet vocals and a palpable soundstage, and up the bass to party-worth levels. they’re also barely- there light weight and subtly attractive. They could easily sell for twice the price. www.phonak.com €95

456 KLIPSCH IMAGE X10I The X10s are a brilliant in-ears. built-in iPod/ iPhone controls are useful, but it’s their sound and size that really impress - the buds are slim as lolly sticks but sound thrilling and insightful. www.klipsch.co.uk €190

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ADVERTORIAL

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he wide range of FLIR thermal imaging cameras for maritime purposes is finding its way to a wide variety of ships.

Ocean liners, tow boats, cruise ships, rescue boats and many other types of vessels have been enhanced with thermal imaging cameras from FLIR. A very promising segment of the maritime industry is the category yachts. More and more yacht owners are incorporating FLIR thermal imaging cameras in their vessel’s set of equipment. One of the first to realize the potential of this innovative technology is Norberto Ferretti, chairman of the Ferretti Group.

“I’ve been using FLIR thermal cameras for four or five years now and it really is a great tool that helps to keep my yacht safe. In some situations it’s actually even better than the radar.”

FLIR thermal imaging cameras can detect extremely small differences in thermal radiation and convert that information into real-time video that’s displayed on a monitor in the bridge. The crisp video that a FLIR thermal imaging camera produces allows the captain of a ship to see the vessel’s surroundings even in the darkest of nights. Unlike other night vision systems FLIR thermal imaging cameras need no light at all to function and can work in absolute darkness.

“I do most of the travelling with my yacht during the night, because during the day I prefer staying at the beach and swimming”, explains Mr. Ferretti. “My captain sails through the night and in the morning we arrive in the location where I want to go, so when I wake up we’re there. Not only does travelling at night

allow me to see the most beautiful of sunrises and sunsets, it also means that I have the entire day left for me to enjoy. So travelling at night really helps me to get the most out of my holidays. And a FLIR thermal imaging camera makes nighttime travelling a lot easier.”

‘Even useful during the day’ The FLIR M-Series and handheld HM-Series thermal imaging cameras both deliver perfect night vision, but that’s not all: they can also be used during the day, according to Mr. Ferretti.

“Sometimes floating debris, rocks or other potential hazards that could damage the ship are difficult to see because they have the same color as the surroundings. It’s camouflaged, so to speak. With a FLIR thermal imaging camera you can very easily spot that sort of debris from a large distance, because it shows up very clearly in the thermal image.”

But it doesn’t stop there. According to Mr. Ferretti the FLIR M-Series thermal imaging camera can also be used for security purposes. “When my yacht is anchored in a bay it’s a very good tool to monitor the perimeter of the boat. There will be no trespassers sneaking into my boat at night, for even in total darkness a person or vessel that approaches my ship shows up very clearly on the thermal image even at long range. Other vessels are detected at a distance of 2 kilometers and persons at 740 meters.”

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FINISHING Touch W

hat is a superyacht all about if it’s not (almost) all about appearance? After all, except for those hardy souls who take their sturdy expedition yachts, often more closely ressembling a cargo ship than a floating palace, to places like Hudson Bay, the Amazon or Antarctica, superyachts are meant to seen by other human beings.

A superyacht is a conspicuous testimony to her owner’s success and good taste. In fact, someone, somehow

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once estimated that over 60 percent of the pleasure superyacht owners derive from their yachts comes from the yacht’s external appearance. As a result, kings’ ransoms are spent on a yacht’s external design.

But once the yard builds her, much of a yacht’s appearance comes down to shiny paint covering the steel, aluminium or composite hull and superstructure.

A superyacht’s paint job can be as big a deal as a new cruise ship failing her sea trials for being one knot too slow. Bransom Bean looks at the importance of achieving the perfect finish.

A superyacht’s paint job can be as big a deal as a new cruise ship failing her sea trials for being one knot too slow.

Bransom Bean looks at the importance of achieving the perfect finish.

The challenge then, with paint, is getting a yacht’s finish to match the picture the owner has in her or his eye. Unfortunately, putting that vision down “on paper” so that everyone can agree that the finished job is a good one, has not been easy.

So, not surprisingly, the “Christmas Bonuses” of lawyers in the Superyacht business comes from legal issues associated with yacht paint. In fact, so problematic is yacht paint that some builders, conceding that they might not get it right the first time, are budgeting a second, postdelivery respray.

But, to be fair, the goal is really not an easy one: to achieve along all of that, mostly flat, 120 metres of a superyacht hull, the same perfect finish that you see looking across the bonnet of your new Rolls Royce.

And, in an ironic way, a yacht paint job done right is its own worst enemy. “Shiny paint shows every defect,” says Rupert Savage, MD of Rolling Stock, a former yacht Captain himself.

Achieving perfection is easier on an automobile because of the much smaller areas involved but, also, because automobiles are usually painted with robots in a stand-

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ardised process, cocooned in near perfect climatic-controlled conditions. And, very importantly, under it all, a car’s metal surface is smooth even before it is painted.

Conversely, to achieve a perfect finish along the metres and metres of a yacht hull requires a sandwich of primers, fillers, and paint along with hours of sanding. In fact, sometimes, if the metal work is particularly rough, as much as 60 millimeters of filler will have to be piled on to hide bumps and depressions.

Only when there is a smooth surface can the topcoat be applied to give the yacht her colour and fine finish.

Setting Standards To make it all even more complicated, success is not measured simply by colour, but more importantly, by gloss, orange peel, sags, dullness, distinction of image (“DOI”), sanding marks, tension, thickness, fairness, blistering and blooming, as well as dust. All of which can still be a matter of personal interpretation leading to lawyers getting involved.

To try to set a standard everyone can work by, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (“ICOMIA”) recently contributed its Minimum Industry Paint Standard and, early in 2011,applicator PinMar joined forces with Wrede consulting in Germany to produce the PinMar Standard. Then there’s “ISO/DIS 11347 Large Yachts Coatings: Measurement and assessment of visual appearance” which actually identifies methods used to measure the finish.

But then another complication, VOC, marches onto the stage.

What’s in the paint bucket is a mixture of solids with solvents that suspend the solids and then evaporate to leave a dry surface. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds by the way, and they’re ‘no-no’s’ in environmentally sensitive circles. Some VOC’s are known to be very toxic so there is a global push to control their entering the atmosphere.

Sadly, It’s hardly uniform in its enforcement.

“Everyone is aware that we have to address the issues with VOC’s,” says Martin Heetebrij of MYPAI, a company that provides advice, inspection, arbitration and training in yacht coatings to owners, builders, yards, applicators, courts and suppliers. “Governments must enforce uniformly, otherwise the violators will just move. ” What really hurts is that lots of VOC’s actually make glossy finishes easier to achieve. “Unfortunately, what gives the best appearance is often the worst for the environment,” says Savage.

So, as local governments crack down, paint manufacturers must adapt to find alternatives.

Akzo Nobel’s AwlGrip has dominated the yacht paint scene for years. Some ungraciously suggest that its dominance is selfperpetuating because the sheer cost of getting it wrong makes people default to AwlGrip as a safe choice. After all, “No one gets fired for choosing Awlgrip.”

“AwlGrip is unquestionably a big part of what we do, due to the consistency of their product over a long period of time,” says Chris Layton of Superyacht Solutions (www.superyacht.com. au), who has been in the business for 20 years, “but there cer-

tainly are more yachts being painted with other products than there used to be.”

So, as Pepsi is to Coca Cola and Burger King to McDonalds, AwlGrip has competition nipping at its heels in the form of brands like AlexSeal and Boero. They’re joined by a global coatings giant with, what some suggest, is a totally new approach: Jotun.

In business, one way to maintain your lead is innovation, effectively raising your product above the madding crowd of your competitors. Always at the leading edge of paint technology, Awlgrip is working on a thermoforming film that is not flammable, easy to apply, has no VOC’s and can be printed onto the yacht, allowing limitless design choices.

New technologies are moving towards waterbased coatings as opposed to solvent based paints. Topcoat d’Azur work closely with DuPont Marine’s Product Group field-testing their products to assist development of optimum performance and durability. As vessels become larger and costs of re-coating increase, products that have been used in the offshore industry in the battle against corrosion are making a crossover into the luxury yachting industry. Products including vapour corrosion inhibitors from the offshore coatings giant Corroless, which can be used in areas which are difficult to access for re-coating and are ideal for use in inaccessible electrical equipment areas are finally available for the yachting market through Topcoat d’Azur. Nick Cuttelle, Topcoat Azur’s MD says “We are also proud to be the exclusive supplier of Corroless active anti-corrosion coatings, there are no harsher conditions than the North Sea and this product will save our clients a fortune once applied” But another way to gain market share is with customer support. “It should be a team effort with a common goal to achieve success; it’s not just about warranty conditions,” says Savage. “When I recommend a paint to a client it is influenced not only by the quality of the product but, also, by the support I believe that both I, and therefore my client are going to receive from the manufacturer; in our experience, Jotun sees it as a team.”

The ‘Christmas Bonuses’ of lawyers in the superyacht business comes from legal issues associated with yacht paint

Top Guns In the meantime spray guns are evolving as well. The problem is there’s a lot more involved in getting the paint from the bucket to the hull than most people realize, especially if that Rolls Royce finish is to be achieved.

A measure here is “transfer efficiency” – the percentage of the paint that goes all the way from the gun onto the boat, as opposed into thin air.

To meet increased regulations other industries looked to the HVLP (“High Volume Low Pressure”) to atomise the paint differently. It works well with robotic applications and paints with a high percentage of solids.

In November 2011 at METS, Devilbiss and AwlGrip announced the results of their collaboration to replace so-called “compliant” spray guns, which were the norm in many yards, with the Cspray Gun.

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Which brings us to applicators.

“The level of finish demanded today is certainly higher than just five years ago,” observes Layton. “To achieve it, you have no choice but to become more professional in your approach to the entire process.”

Gone, it would seem, are the days of yacht paint applicators working out of the back of their trucks. Due to the mounting costs of coating and re-coating, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that paint application systems are correctly followed and paint inspection by qualified professionals is becoming an important part of the application process to ensure correct finish and durability. Nick Cuttelle says “At Topcoat we use NACE and FROSIO trained technicians so that clients can be confident that recommended procedures are followed”.

project, is a lack of planning, management and supervision,” says Layton. “If a yacht paint project is properly planned, effectively managed and well supervised, 9.9 times out of 10 you’ll get a fantastic result that meets all the stakeholders’ approval.”

Changing Times

Back Yard

More and more demands are being placed on the industry and every client rightly deserves a high level of service. Nick Barber from BlueFin advocates the use of independent paint inspectors to work along side the whole team involved in such projects rather than being seen as a negative outsider. “Agreeing schedules, control measures and allowing the inspectors to be part of the team from day one will help to deliver a superior project” says Nick. “Bringing more QC and achievable measures into a job has to benefit each individual project and the industry as a whole”

As for the yards, well they’re still not giving applicators any breaks by offering perfect climate-controlled conditions.

“A yard will almost always be a general construction facility that has to accommodate many different trades under one roof. They very rarely spend the millions required to build a superyacht spray booth entirely dedicated to just paint application, so we build our own customised containments that suit the differing areas of the vessel,” says Layton. “Good applicators build their own temporary spray booths around the yacht and work closely with the project management and other trades in the yard.”

But the number one cause of a bad paint job is not a badly written contract, archaic technology, absent VOC’s or, even, a lessthan-perfect shipyard environment.

“The number one cause of paint problems, as in any complex

The business has vastly changed over the past 20 years as can be verified by Marten Heetebrij from Mypai. A veteran of almost 40 years in the business, Marten confirms quality control is now the most important factor in any paint job. “Hiring an independent surveyor is often the best and most proactive way to control costs and ensure a smooth finish!” Marten advices interaction with the Captain or management company from the very beginning enabling a professional relationship to develop that will help to avoid any issues arising during the job – “This is not to be seen as an added cost but a way of preventing further surprise costs down the line.” says Marten. There is no doubt that a good surveyor is an added benefit to the yachting business as a whole.

That means it comes down to that biggest variable of all: people.

Contacts Superyacht Solutions MYPAI Blu Fin Yachts RS Finishing Topcoat Azur Pinmar Akzo Nobel Alex Seal Boero

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+44 (0) 7904 800 57 +31 (0) 527 246 855 +44 (0) 1579 350 688 + 34 (0) 971 213 305 + 33 (0) 492 921 851 + 34 (0) 971 713 744 + 32 (0)1425 7770 + 49 (0) 407 51030 + 39 (0) 108 356 947

Web: www.superyachtsolutions.com Web: www.mypai.nl Web: www.bluefinyacht.com Web: www.rollingstock.es Web: www.topcoatdazur.com Web: www.pinmar.com Web: www.akzonobel.com Web: www.alexseal.com Web: www.grupoboero.it

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RS Finishing & Refinishing RS Finishing & Refinishing are specialists with over 20 years experience in yacht painting in both the refit and new build sectors. Through strict methods and procedures, followed up by a strong management structure, the highest quality finishes are achieved.

They are based in Palma in The STP Shipyard , with a mobile team that can complete works in yards around the world and have experience in all application systems for any size vessel They also have an impressive portfolio of prestigious yachts For more information,Tel: +34 (0) 971 213 305 Web:www.finishing-refinishing.com

Superyacht Solutions Superyacht Solutions is an Australian-based yacht painting contractor with a lengthy track record for fairing & finishing large custom newbuilds, OEM finishing of production vessels and for refinishing of large yachts, power and sail. Having made many past forays into the Asian and European markets, the company recently established a permanent Southampton, UK-based operation, Superyacht Solutions LLP, headed by Chris Layton The new division is available to European yacht builders and owners seeking a highly experienced coating resource. Superyacht Solutions has particular expertise in large scale metallic and pearl applications.

For more information, Tel:+44 (0) 7904 800 579 Web: www.superyachtsolutions.com

Blue Fin Working with some of the worlds leading yacht manufactures Blue Fin yachts offer an individual bespoke and all inclusive yacht coating service.

They are a progressive and innovative company, investing in their staff, equipment and production techniques to guarantee the correct formula is not left to chance.

Each project Blue Fin undertake is adapted to meet the requirements of individual clients.Impartial testing of paint products and the supply of quality test panels is standard.

Traditional fairing and sanding methods married together with 20 years’ experience within the coating industry mean that clients will not be disappointed.

For more information, Tel: +44 (0) 7866 431 273

PROPERLY Covered Professional painting and coating is a delicate balance of art and science.

Marten Yacht Painting Advice Inspection

MYPAI The MYPAI team is specialized in the field of Yacht painting and coatings since 1971 and are providing a hands on mentality during inspections and survey.

After 13 Years at the helm of Klaver Marten realized how his lifelong experience with modern paints and their application was quite unique and decided to diversify and become a consultant to yacht builders, owners, etc.

Any concern regarding a paint contract or quality, or if you wish to avoid an application problem which could cost many thousands of Euro/Dollars, MYPAI would be happy discuss if they can be of service.

MYPAI employees are absolutely independent, the advice they offer is totally without prejudice and fair to all parties involved.

For more information, Tel: +31 527 246 855 Web: www.mypai.nl

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Top Coat Azur Top Coat Azur work closely with DuPont Marine’s R&D department, field testing products to assist development of optimum performance and durability. Topcoat Azur are the exclusive supplier of Corroless active anti-corrosion coatings, developed originally for off-shore vessels and rigs, but now being introduced into the yachting industry. With no harsher conditions than the North Sea this product is sure to save Superyacht owners a fortune once applied Another cost saving operation Top Coat Azur offer is an ‘In Water’ total re-finishing service. They have developed unique modules that allow them to re-coat the whole vessel (above the waterline) whilst in the water and they can complete a refinish at a fraction of the normal costs – and in today’s challenging times every Captain needs to consider this option For more information, Tel: +33 (0) 492 92 18 51 Web: www.topcoatdazur.com

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NAVIGATOR

barcelona guide Picasso Museo

BARCELONA W Hotel

Port

La Rambla

eating and drinking La Llavor dels Orígens One of the chain’s two shops in the city – has a long menu of small dishes, including pumpkin and chestnut soup or rissoles with aubergine. Lunch and dinner main courses from €6 Tel: + 34 933 107531; www. lallavordelsorigens. com. Carrer de la Vidrieria 6-8 Tapas 24/7 Specials include the bikini (a toasted sandwich with cured ham, cheese and truffle), rice in squid ink and for dessert - chocolate balls in olive oil. Lunch and dinner MonSat; tapas from 10, mains from 14. Tel: + 34 934 880977, www.tapas24.net; Carrer de la Diputació 269.

Cal Pep Your mission here is to simply get a seat! If there’s no seats then just get your head down and move towards the bar for some of the tastiest seafood tapas in town. Cal, the owner, recommends the ‘Trifàsic’ a combo of calamari, whitebait and prawns. Lunch and dinner Tue-Fri, dinner Mon and Sat. Mains from

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The best guide for hotels, restaurants and some culture for when you find time to go barmy in barça €16 Tel: + 34 933 107961, www.calpep.com.

Plaça de les Olles 8.

Suquet de l’Almirall A great family run institution – A 4th generation chef, Quim Marqués’s passion runs deep. The order of the day is seafood from La Barceloneta market. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat, lunch Sun, mains from 18, tasting menu 42. Tel: + 34 932 216233. www.suquetdelalmirall.com. Passeig de Joan de Borbó 65.

The W Barcelona Hotel In an enviable location at the end of a beach, The chef re-images traditional concepts into signature dishes against a stunning Mediterranean back drop form the bravo24 restaurant - lunch and dinner; mains from €26 Tel: + 34 932 952636. www. w-barcelona.com. Plaça de la Rosa del Vents 1.

Seafood Barcelona is ideal for romance and for lovers of food. It’s essential to book at Ca l’Isidre for Catalan food at its best. Superbly fresh fish, a white truffle menu, an extensive choice of mushrooms –try the ‘Suquet’ Traditional fish and seafood stew. Lunch from €40, Mains from 25 www.calisidre.com; Tel: + 34 934 4111 39

art, culture & outdoor The Museu Picasso Occupies five medieval stone mansions with an incredible display of artwork. The collection concentrates on Picasso’s formative years and specific transitions, such as his

Blue period Tel:+ 34 932 563000. www.museupicasso.bcn.es. Carrer Montcada 15-23; 10am-8pm Tue-Sun; €12.

essential information: 41º 21’26.43 N 2º10’55.72E e : info@marinaportvell.com w : marinaportvell.com maximum length : 130m Depth of water in berths: 9m No. of berths: 410 VHF channel: 68 Ambulance: 061 Fire: 085 Police: 091 EU Emergency: 112 Airport: +34 93 298 3838 Florist: Flors Carolina - +34 93 302 3028 Limousines: Abaser: +34 93 245 7829 Provisioning & Yacht Serveices: BcN +34 93 484 2353

Pick up the Ruta del Modernisme walking pack from the tourist office at Plaça de Catalunya. It contains a guide to Barcelona’s 115 modernist buildings, a map and discount vouchers www.rutadelmodernisme.com - €14 Park Güell In 1900, Count Eusebi Güell hired Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí to create a tiny garden city. In 1914 the project, was abandoned, but not before the architect had created two miles of walks and a plaza in his inimitable style www.parkguell.es; Carrer d’Olot 7.

Open from 10am-9pm May-August, times vary rest of year - FREE La Barceloneta In the 18th century, La Barceloneta was a factory worker’s and fishermen’s quarter. Some fishing families remain and the area is awash with seafood restaurants and local culture. Barcelona’s beaches start on the seaward side. Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta is an enjoyable promenade from La Barceloneta to Port Olímpic marina.

La Sagrada Familia Gaudi’s most impressive work. As yet unfinished and the continuing works paid for by tourists. When Sagrada Familia is complete, the church will have a total of 18 towers, each dedicated to a different religious figure, and each one hollow, allowing the placement of various types of bells which will sound with the choir. Warped Gothic or pure genius?

after dark Chill at El Salterio Situated in a back alley of El Gótico you’ll be able to sample such delights as Moroccan mint tea, Turkish coffee and pita sardos amid a cloud of perfumed incense. 6 sant Domenec del Call, Tel: 93 302 5028.

Live sounds at La Cova de les Cultures. Located in García and throwing several concerts each month – mainly local jams by great local talent. 12 Carrer de l’Angel, Tel: 93 237 5260 Bob ‘til you drop at the Coppelia Club. Known as one of the best cocktails venues in the city by some of the best mixologist the area has to offer with an interior to die for. 4 Carrer Rera Palau, el Born.

shopping Fashion #1 buy that extra bag to stuff all your goodies into to take home.

essential barcelona

#2 head for Maremagnum in the marina development the Port Vell – every shop and variety you can imagine Zara, Massimo Dutti, Custo and many other designer labels are abundant in the shopping district and Bershka is one of the most popular shops for you girls under 30.

where to stay Inexpensive On the chic side of Barcelona’s L’Eixample district, and just a short stroll from Plaça de Catalunya, Hostal Goya 11 is no hostel, but one of the best budget options in the city. The brightly coloured rooms have parquet floors. Also on offer are two apartments sleeping four to six. Tel:+ 34 933 022565. www. hostalgoya.com. Carrer de Pau Claris 74, prices from €80.

Good value Rooms On La Rambla. Stay at the Hotel Onix Rambla. It’s in a spectacular location, modern – clean with a fabulous rooftop pool for that late afternoon dip after a day of sightseeing. There’s a bar across the road on the tree-lined Rambla de Catalunya and a number of tapas restaurants nearby. Great value – Tel: +34 93303 4154 www.hotelsonix.com.

Rambla de Catalunya 24 rooms from €160 Splash some cash Occupying a former medieval mansion, Hotel Neri 14 combines historic detail with a top-of-the range aesthetic.

Rooms are artfully decorated with a mix of period and contemporary furnishings. There’s also a rooftop solarium and an elegant restaurant Tel:+ 34 933 040655. www.hotelneri.com. Carrer de Sant Sever 5; from €240.

Our top 10 Barcelona Experiences • Church of the Saccred Family (Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia) an ongoing building project since 1882 – will the world end once its completed??

• Nou Camp An extraordinary club needs an extraordinary stadium, With a capacity of 98,772 and the UEFA status of a 5-star venue, Camp Nou is the largest, most prestigious stadium in Europe.

• La Rambla Running down from Plaça Catalunya to the statue of Christopher Columbus, La Rambla or Les Rambles is undoubtedly the street to walk up and down in search for truly Barcelonian flavor.

• Gothic Quarter Just plunge into the amazing maze of winding narrow streets, peaceful squares and cozy hideaways of Barri Gothic. The district is a splendid reminder of Barcelona’s medieval heyday.

• Barcelona Aquarium Located at Port Vell, L’Aquàrium de Barcelona is surely one of the most visited sights of the city. Loved by the young and adult alike. The complex houses a series of 35 tanks and over 11,000 animals.

• Barri de la Ribera Extending east of the Barri Gòtic is the ancient district of La Ribera. Head there for a spot of shopping and a dose of culture for this is probably the most gentrified part of town.

• Climb up Montjuic A hill or a mountain? Looming over Barcelona from the south-west. The national art gallery is there, as is the Olympic stadium and the Joan Miro foundation.

• Take a day Tip to Montserrat A stunning jagged mountain about half an hour outside of Barcelona. There is a famous monastry here and some great hiking trails • Explore Plaza Catalunya This plaza is Barcelonas busiest square, always full of people and is surrounded by beautiful buildings.

Chill at the Beach – need we say more………………

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ADVERTORIAL

Paying attention to every detail Rickmers-Linie knows that paying attention to every minor detail is vital in the transportation of luxury yachts.

Contact

RICKMERS LINIE TEL; 00 49 (0) 403 8917 7200 www.rickmers.net

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or Rickmers-Line special cargo is every day routine. The Hamburg-based company is a leading specialist in the global sea transportation of special cargo like yachts.

Rickmers-Linie clearly has a great deal of expertise in the sea transportation of precious goods. However, as Gerhard Janssen, Director Marketing and Sales, Rickmers-Linie, points out, every day in the business brings new challenges: “We never just simply follow a routine. Especially with special cargo like yachts, the most important thing in our business is paying attention to every detail and that means that we place every single shipment under scrutiny.”

3-D Cargo Management Software

One of the key tools that equips Rickmers-Linie to do so is the world’s first three-dimensional cargo management software, Rickmers Cargo Operations Simulation System (RICOSYS). In a realistic computer-aided design model, large and heavy cargo items are digitised and the lifting, handling and bedding of these parts is simulated on an individual basis. This software solution is designed to optimise the cargo flow and revolutionises both stowage planning and cargo management by creating efficiencies, maximising vessel stability and improving customer service. As Janssen states: “This software works fantastic for us. It helps to protect the cargo, since we are able to simulate the details of the loading process and thus avoid encountering surprises on the actual loading day.”

Every cargo is treated with utmost attention, but in order to ensure that particular precious shipments like yachts will reach their destination safely, every aspect of the shipping process will be examined closely. Janssen illustrates: “The first step usually is the digitalisation of the cargo in RICOSYS. The integrated stowage planning modules RICSTOW and RICLASH, which simulate lashing in three dimensions, are applied and lifting, handling and bedding as well as lashing requirements will then be calculated by the system. If the shipper is able to provide a 3D model of the cargo, we have an ideal starting point and can get as close to reality as possible.”

During the planning process, shipper and client work as closely together as possible to ensure that every distinctive feature of the cargo is taken into account and every detail considered.

Janssen emphasises: “Rickmers invites every client to participate in feasibility studies from day one and takes on their advice and comments.”

For every special cargo, the planning stage and the loading day are always exciting. Janssen explains: “It is a great feeling when finally everything is in place and has been well prepared for a safe journey.”

Fleet of vessels

Rickmers-Linie‘s fleet currently consists of 18 vessels, with further vessels being chartered in case of demand. The nine Superflex Heavy Multipurpose vessels employed in the Roundthe-World Pearl String Service form the core fleet of the company. All ships are identical and have a deadweight of 30.000 tonnes, a maximum speed of 19.5 knots and two cranes that can lift up to 640 tonnes when combined. The ships have flexible tweendecks and dehumidifying devices in all holds. On top of that, they are equipped with an extendable lifting beam.

The company has recently upgraded its Indian service with the addition of new vessels, which also call at ports in the Middle East on an inducement basis. The currently strongest vessel of the fleet, the BALTIC WINTER, which is employed in this service, can lift up to 800 tonnes.

Rickmers further offers a regular service from Asia to the North Coast of South America, the Caribbean and the US East Coast and back to Northern China, Japan and Korea that operates with four 11,000dwt vessels.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS

Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services Yachting Creations

Lift Emotions

A Master Craftsman in fine upholstery, hand leather work and interior design.

Christophe Cotte has developed an enviable reputation for bespoke and handcrafted designs. Working with a variety of materials including leather giving dazzling effects for any Superyacht interior. Like most of the employees at yachting Creations, Christophe Cotte is a graduate of ‘Compagnons du Devoir’ a network of master craftsmen and artisans that pass their skill from generation to generation. If you’re looking for truly unique, professionally crafted – look no further. More than 20 of the worlds 100 largest yachts are happy clients of Christophe.

For more information Tel: 00 33 49 334 1940 or visit: www.yachting-creations.com

Lift Emotion elevators are certainly something to feast your eyes on. They include high grade materials for example glass, with unique styling, any shape, any drive system and easy interface. What’s more, every single part of your elevator will be constructed in-house and therefore interacts perfectly with all other parts as a whole.

The elevators are unique technological and aesthetic masterpieces with an open control system for easy maintenance, and are designed to meet regulations and to give you and your guests something to feast your eyes on.

For more information, visit: www.lift-emotion.eu or Tel: 0031 522 242153

FLIR

As the world leader in thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems does not only want to bring the most advanced thermal imaging cameras to the market., they also want to bring the power of thermal imaging to as many users as possible.

That is why they have designed the MSSeries cameras to fit more people’s budget. Prices are starting at 1,495 Euro for the FLIR MS-224. Which means that everyone can now afford thermal night vision.

For more information visit: www.FLIR.com or Tel: 0031 76 579 4194

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

As yacht owners themselves they rec-

ognize the quality of life and the level of entertainment that you have come to expect.The essence of their products revolve around the concept of“FreeStyle Sliding”.

Each individual Cruiser slide is custom built to the exacting specifications of your yacht For more information, visit www.freestyleslides.com or Tel: 001 727 563 2003

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Sturge Taylor

Waterman Live Watermans system is an interesting tool for self management for yachts, all online and it includes a regulation matrix and notification system for upcoming surveys, a job tracking system, a warranty tracking system, a maintenance task system and a file storage system.

This is the ideal system to keep the yachts administration and documents and photos in one secure place with daily back up and easy access. Waterman also do all their surveys with this systems, using pre configured electronic checklists on a tablet. This works both on and offline while surveying a vessel. Once the survey is completed, the reporting is finished and immediately available to the client.

For more information, Tel: 00 33 494 17 6040 or visit: www.watermanlive.com

Sturge Taylor has been addressing the risks associated with the ownership and operation of large yachts for over 20 years and has a reputation of ensuring that those risks and liabilities are dealt with by robust and cost effective insurance solutions.This is why many of the owners of the finest yachts worldwide entrust Sturge Taylor with their insurance requirements.

To find out more contact them at one of the following offices; Southampton Tel: 0044 2380 222666 City of London Tel. 0044 207 702 2202 Antibes Tel:. 0033 493 952 295

Amare Amare specialises in creating custommade Italian linens and accessories of exceptional quality and beauty. Using only the finest natural fabrics, 25 years of experience and a passion for craftsmanship our associate linen house has provided linens for some of the world’s most prestigious yachts.

They work closely with owners, designers, management and crew, ensuring that your individual requirements are carried out to the highest standards, with impeccable attention to detail and delivered in good time.

Whatever your requirements, be it for a new build, refurbishment or simply a need

to top up existing stocks, they can help.

For more information, Tel: 00 34 663 344 183 or visit: www.amareyachtlinen.com.

Yacht Samples Yachtsamples is the only yacht specific oil and coolant sample analysis company, who can sample coolant,oil,grease,fuel and at their European lab, portable water.They are a customer based service company that prides itself on a “one to one relationship” with their customers. They

use labs both in Europe and the USA to ensure a continuation of easy to read analysis reports both side of the Atlantic and offer the quickest turn around possible and a single point of contact for each client.The results are displayed in an easy to read format so you can easily spot the trend For more information, visit: www.yachtsamples.com or Tel: 0044 7595 334592

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Stabilisation and Trim Systems

Join the Trim System Revolution!

ATOS - Automatic Trim Optimisation System

Automatic longitudinal trim for optimised speed and fuel consumption.

BTOS - Bi-Trim Optimisation System

Automatic correction of both longitudinal trim and transversal list.

CTOS - Coordinated Turn Optimisation System Heel control and turning assistance during turns.

ACTIVE - Ride Control System

A complete stabilisation system for roll and pitch dampening. The system offers excellent comfort, improved speed and fuel consumption without additional drag resistance.

Head Office Telephone: + 46 31 744 3577 email: humphree@humphree.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS TLC R & R

Harken UK Ltd and TLC Refit & Repair Ltd. have been working together since 2009 when TLC R&R secured the status of approved installers of the EN795 certified Harken External Access System.

In September 2010, the MCA issued new guidance for ‘Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side on Yachts and Other Vessels’. This meant that all vessels with crewmembers working at height on the side of a vessel would now require a system which meets the requirements of this notice.

The Harken External Access System was the only system of its kind in the marine market to have completed specialised testing to EN795.1977, required to meet the exacting standards set +44 (0)1227 750068 • info@tlcrandr.com by the MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency).

However, the relevant marine authorities also required an approved installation method.

TLC R&R built a test rig and designed a system to install the Harken track that has been approved by all Relevant Marine Authorities, including Lloyds who witnessed the initial testing.

Since November 2009, TLC R&R has carried out installation of the Harken EAS on many super yachts several of which are in excess of 80 meters in length.

For more information, Tel:00 44 1227 750068 or visit; www.tlcrandr.com

Ascoma

Ascoma Maritime is the Insurance broker of the Yachting Community .The company is a subsidiary of the Ascoma Group, the leading international insurance broker in Monaco.They offer a full range of specific insurance contracts tailored to meet the requirements of the yachting industry,including insurance solutions for yacht, crew, owner, yachting professionals (broker, manager, architect, surveyor…).Their team can also study the Insurance program of Shipyards (Building and Refit) For more information,visit: www.ascoma-maritime.com or Tel. : 00377 97 97 44 20

Tech Helice

YPI YPI CREW has been established by Laurence Reymann in 2002 in Antibes and is part of the Yachting Partners International / BRS group.

YPI CREW places crew worldwide from deckhands to captains and quickly became a leader in its field. The team of recruiters are multi lingual professionals who understand Human Resources and provide a true search and selection service to their clients. Their strength lies in that the recruiters strive to carefully match crew to captains, owners and yachts and respect the needs of both their clients and candidates.

For more information, Tel: 00 33 492 904 6 10 or visit: www.ypicrew.com

Tech-Helice is now celebrating its 10th anniversary on the Cote d’Azur. Their basic service, based on the Prop Scan measuring system, is now well accepted in the region. They work on boats all along the Cote d’Azur and throughout the Mediterranean basin, from Morocco to Abu Dhabi. Service quality and customer satisfaction remain high.

Tech Helice have now formalized a working relationship with both VEEM Engineering of Perth Australia and CJR Propulsion of Southampton UK which allows them to offer beautiful propellers and high quality stern gear in parallel to their propeller services.

For more information: Tel. 0033 494 010 303 or visit: www.tech-helice.com

Humphree The target for Humphree is to provide the boating industry with a real improvement on performance, fuel consumption & comfort.

Humphree’s interceptor systems can be installed as retrofit as well as on new builds. They can be custom shaped for propeller tunnels or other shapes.

This world leading manufacturer have also released several new automatic

options over the last two years and have today a full range of options to suit every requirement!

The captain can concentrate on navigation while the system optimises the trim for lowest wave resistance of the hull. At the same time the system improves radius of turn as well as controlling heel angle during the turns!

For more information visit: www.humphree.com or Tel: 0046 31 744 3577

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It only starts with the finish...

M/Y DB-9 (PJ 501) - PROUDLY FAIRED & FINISHED IN ENGLAND

Superyacht Solutions is pleased to advise that its yacht finishing and refinishing services are now also available to the European market through its UK branch, Superyacht Solutions LLP. Superyacht Solutions is the industry’s most experienced applicator of large-scale metallic finishes.

Whether your requirement is for fairing and finishing a custom newbuild, OEM finishing of high volume production vessels, restoration of a revered yachting artefact or simply a routine refinish, Superyacht Solutions offers an unusual diversity of skills and experience.

EUROPE Tel: + 44 (0) 7904 800 579

ASIA PACIFIC Tel: + 61 (0) 755 028 255

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Titanik Titanik-Plating is a leader in metal finishing and electroplating services for the luxury yacht market.

A young and dynamic company that provides a ´one stop shop´ for all your yachts´ metal repair and restoration requirements, from interior fixtures and fittings to deck equipment and engine room hardware.Offering a wide variety of service and finishes, including a pick-up and delivery service, marine chrome and gold, silversmithing and titanium, plus the ability to re-plate non-removable items onboard the yacht.Their specialization and knowledge of the superyacht industry means they can offer exceptional quality with quick turnaround times, coupled with outstanding customer service.

For more information visit :www.titanik-plating.com or Tel: 0034 93 498 9037

Fender Hooks

New from FenderHooks “LINELOCKERS” are newly designed, engineered, and manufactured by European craftsman. This beautifully finished and polished cam cleat, replaces sailboat hardware that here to fore was the only option. But now “LINE LOCKERS ” are created for mega yachts and super yachts. Cast in 316L stainless steel, they are machined to fine tolerances and given a high luster finish. Of note is the smooth top, no nut or bolt head to mar the clean look. Securely fastened with 8mm machine screws they are presently load rated at 500 lbs SWL. Available in two sizes, medium and large, both handling lines to 17mm. (patents pending) For more information visit: www.fenderhooks.com or Tel: 001 561 832 3434

ZHT

Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc (ZHT), a leading builder of custom yacht tenders, adventure RIBS and SOLAS rescue boats, has recently launched their new website; which captures all the models available in one intuitive infocentre. ZHT excels in detailed engineering and rugged reliable designs and enjoys an exclusive part of the market for global Superyacht support craft. These hand made Zodiac

craft are built according to a certified ISO 9000 series Quality Assurance plan which ensures Owners, Captains and Chief Engineers full traceability of spare parts and design compatibility to keep these essential craft in operation.

For more information, Tel: 00 31 629 405 443 or visit: wwwzodiacmilprotenders.com

Seippel & Light Seippel & Light Marine Insurance Broker S.L. have been providing bespoke insurance packages for superyachts, their crew, and the marine industry for over 10 years. Because they are an independent broker, they have access to the worldwide market to select exactly the

right insurance solutions for your personal requirements, and for your vessel, crew and guests.

From their offices in Mallorca they provide competitive, efficient, multilingual, worldwide cover.

For more information visit: www. seippelandlight.com or Tel: 0034 97 110 0070

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YACHT ESSENTIALS

Creation en Couleur Sea Tel Cobham Sea Tel–the industry leader in maritime communications technology ,recently announced the launch of its much-anticipated 4012 GX marine stabilized antenna system. This, the industry’s first and only highly integrated, 1m Ku to Ka upgradable system and will be available in the first quarter of 2012. The 4012 GX can be easily upgraded in the field from Ku- to Ka-band by a Sea Tel-trained technician. This capability ensures that your antenna is future-proof, ready for changes coming to the communications industry.

For more information, visit: www.cobham.com or Tel: 001 925 798 7979

Creation en Couleur are the perfect choice for any home decorating needs. They are the only official distributer of Crown paints and Harris products on the Cote D’Azur and also provide British gypsum .

The company are fully bilingual and their aim is to supply all their customers with premium quality products at competitive prices and offer excellent service and advice. They also have full paint mixing facilities with over 1000 colours in the range For more information, Tel: 00 33 623 804 590

Help make Jody’s dream come true Jody Hill was Captain of the sailing yacht FLICKA when he was in a tragic car accident in Tortola, BVI that left him paralysed from the chest down, ending his 13 year yachting career.

Just two weeks before his accident, Jody’s mum asked him if he had his medical insurance sorted – she was so worried, she sent him five hundred bucks to pay for itHowever he didn’t get round to it in time Because he had no insurance his family scrambled to raise enough money to fly him home to Houston and to cover hospital bills and rehabilitation.

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Amazingly, within two years Jody was back on the water helping others with disabilities cope via the freedom, thrill, serenity and independence of sailing. In 2010 Jody started racing POSITIVE in every 2.4 meter event east of the Mississippi, earning a bronze medal at the US Sailing Disabled National Championships in Larchmont, New York. Now Jody’s focus is to represent the USA in the London 2012 Paralympics.

Please visit www.jodyhill2012.com or www.mscb.im to donate and help make Jody’s dreams come true.

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ADVERTORIAL

Cobham Sea Tel recently announced the launch of its much-anticipated 4012 GX marine stabilized antenna system.

Ku-Band ready today Ka-Band ready tomorrow

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he 4012 GX is the industry’s first and only highly integrated, 1m Ku to Ka upgradable system will be available in the first quarter of 2012. The 4012 GX can be easily upgraded in the field from Ku- to Ka-band by a Sea Tel-trained technician.

This capability ensures that your antenna is future-proof, ready for changes coming to the communications industry.

Based on Sea Tel’s industry-leading 4009 antenna pedestal, the 4012 GX system will be field tested in some of the most demanding maritime environments.

The 4012 GX will be the first antenna fully optimized to meet the demanding maritime communications needs of the 21st century.

The unit’s architecture is being designed for ease of installation, including one-step commissioning. The web-based user interface features secured socket layer (SSL) password protection, built-in remote management capabilities, and easy integration into network management systems through its below decks media exchange point (MXP). The IP-based secured communications offer multiple access and control levels, and are fully compatible with the future direction of the global communications industry. The Sea Tel 4012 is designed for long life and will offer some of the highest return on investments.

The system will include various types of self-diagnostic tests and monitoring tools—broadly divided into three categories: power on self-tests, in-service tests, and out-of-service tests.

The 4012 GX system is being designed to lower the total cost of owning a communications system and will be tested to meet industry’s leading mechanical and safety standards including: IEC

60721, IEC 60945, MIL 167-1, and many others. The 4012 GX will have industry-leading stabilization accuracy, a highly efficient antenna reflector and a frequency selective fine tuned radome— designed for peak performance in both Ku and Ka band.

Cobham Antenna Systems is a leader in mobile satellite communications technology and interoperability solutions for commercial and governmental mobile broadband satellite communications.

The core expertise of the business is in automated satellite acquisition and tracking equipment, in all bands across the frequency spectrum. The antennas and communications services are used for military and governmental agencies such as homeland security and law enforcement to provide secure, reliable and efficient communications.

Contact Sea Tel at seatel@cobham.com for more information regarding Sea Tel 4012.

Sea Tel 4012 = 4009 + MXP + New S/W + ICU +Upgradable to Ka • Pedestal design based on the best 1m maritime antenna system, the Sea Tel 4009 • Frequency-tuned radome to operate in Ku and Ka band networks • IP based, secured communication • Monolithic software architecture • Extensive diagnostic capability • Optional upgrade to GX or other Ka Band networks

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ADVERTORIAL

RAISING THE BAR FOR SUPERYACHT FITOUT IN THE MEDITERANNEAN Hamish Beattie-Jones from MJM Superyacht Fitout explains that a dedicated and skilled team using the latest technology is the key to delivering a successful Superyacht fitout I was first introduced to MJM Marine in early 2010 as they were looking to expand into the superyacht industry. Having a successfully established interior fitout business within the highend hotel and cruise ship industries they were perfectly positioned to make this exciting transition and knew that Antibes was the logical place to begin.

The handpicked and committed teams of craftsmen at MJM consistently deliver an often-complex finished product to the highest standards expected by the marine industry, using both traditional and modern expertise. It is this experience that ensures all cabinets, cabins and complete interiors are installed with the attention to detail required by luxury yacht owners.

As a marine carpenter of some 20 years experience I too was keen to explore the possibilities of the project that they were proposing and recognised that to merge their resources with my team’s knowledge of the industry was sure to be a positive thing. So it came to be that MJM Superyacht Fitout was created in 2010.

MJM Marine was founded in 1983 in Ireland and has grown to become an award winning specialist joinery contractor with offices and workshops around the world, from France to the Caribbean.

They possess state of the art CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery giving them the ability to create complex and intricate furniture on a large scale with absolute precision.

MJM Superyacht Fitout is exceptional amongst its competitors in having its headquarters in the superyacht hub of Antibes.

We are perfectly placed not only for the yachts but also for our collaboration with naval architects, designers, contractors, project managers and engineers.

MJM can manage and supervise every aspect of a project to coordinate all activity involving material manufacture and installation, from teak and composite work to corian, upholstery, stone work and of course interior/exterior joinery.

Guy Booth, Captain of MY Blade attests to this:

“MJM were, without a doubt, the stand out contractor on our project by being the most capable, adaptable, professional and hardworking team, not only involved in this massive project, but of any team I have ever worked with. They came on board and took control of the situation. During a refit your schedule is exceptionally busy, so it’s great to know you have that assurance to let them get on with their job whilst you get on with your own.”

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CLEAN

CLEANING CLINIC From washing machines giving off musty smells to removing grease marks, cleaning and hygiene guru Aggie MacKenzie provides the answers.

Q: Our galley atmosphere seems a little stale. Do you have any tips on how to freshen it up?

A: To a saucepan of water add a few bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick and orange peel and simmer for 30 minutes. It’ll produce a lovely fresh fragrance. You could also get a small bottle of essential oil – lavender and rosemary are good - from any health shop and most chemists and, using cotton wool, rub a little on the light bulbs so that when the lights are on the oils respond to the heat and the place will smell gorgeous.

Q: My washing machine gives off a musty smell, even though the door is left open. Why is this?

A: The reason is because the trend now is to wash at low temperatures or always using the quick cycle. Bacteria, which produce gases that give off a bad smell, will survive a 30 degree wash, so when the water drains away, the bacteria are left behind to build up and grow in number inside the machine, hence the nasty niffs (and eventually black mould on the seal). The answer? Do a ‘maintenance wash’: throw a cup of clear vinegar into the empty drum and run the machine on the hottest wash.

Thereafter, do a 60 degree wash once a week, particularly for towels and cotton sheets. Sweet smells guaranteed from now on.

Q: Do you have any tips on removing grease marks?

A: Sometimes a grease mark on a garment doesn’t come out in the wash. And once it’s washed, it’s set in. For an effective

pre-laundry treatment, squirt a dot of Fairy Liquid on the dampened stain, rub fabric to fabric and wash in machine as normal.

For ground-in greyness on shirt collars and cuffs, rub a wet bar of soap along the marks before popping in the machine.

Q: Do you have any ideas of freshening up the microwave?

A: Try chopping up a used lemon, then put in a bowl of hot water and cook on high for 3-4 minutes. The steam will loosen the dirt and the lemon will deodorise any lingering smells.

Q: Is there another alternative than using limescaleremoving products ?

A:

Try using ordinary vinegar instead. For chrome taps, soak kitchen roll with vinegar, wrap around taps and leave overnight.

The scale will now lift off easily.

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

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BODY

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CIRCUITS basics Group class where you walk, jog or skip around ‘stations’ to perform different exercises, for one or two minutes at a time, such as push ups, sit ups, and star jumps, each using a different muscle group, while keeping your heart rate raised. results Great cardio and tones all muscle groups. The variety and brevity of each station means you can give 100% effort at each one (in theory). An all round great workout! best for Short attention spans! The variety means the class flies by.

Great for learning how to do new moves you may not try on your own such as burpees or squat thrusts. celebrity fans Blake Lively used circuit training to prepare for her all- action role in Green lantern.

SKIPPING basics Return to the playground by digging out your faithful old skipping rope. start with 10 minutes a day and increase as you improve. You can also invest in a weighted skipping rope to progress your fitness even further. results Pure cardio, burning around 600 calories an hour. Skipping also tones your whole lower body and helps to trip arms if you are using a weighted rope. best for Those on a budget - a standard or weighted skipping rope can be bought from high street shops for under £10. You can also skip anywhere such as your local park. celebrity fans Singer Katy Perry keeps trim by including skipping in her brief weekly workouts.

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An easy and cost effective solution of Oil / coolant and potable water sampling for yachts.

Our online login and password allows a yachts Engineer, Captain and Manager to view analysis reports and trends of essential machinery online on easy to read charts.

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Vessel Bunkering Manifold An efficient fuel bunkering system to safely & cleanly bunker with no hassles NO MORE DIRTY HOSES ON DECK NO MORE UNRELIABLE FUEL SAMPLES NO MORE HASSLES WITH FUEL CONNECTORS Take your fuel samples directly and safely at the fuel bunkering station.

Unit collapses into and easy carry case.

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PADDY’S PLYO 150 Challenge

Take yourself outside and try this whole-body athletic challenge. You will notice your strength and fitness increase rapidly if you perform this 2-3 times per week. All you need is a wall and a skipping rope.

The Challenge:

Perform 10 repetitions of each wall exercise (each side when bilateral) and 100 skips. Take an obligatory rest of 90 seconds (60 seconds if you are very fit).

That is one round. Repeat this as many times in 21 minutes as you can.

1

Name: Explosive Dip Focus: Chest and Triceps Description: With arms fully extended and hands placed over edge of wall, lower body to ground until back touches the wall and arms bend to 90°.

Repetitions: 10.

2

Name: Box Jump Focus: Whole Body Description: Squat down and draw arms back to provide thrust. Explosively jump to land on your mid-foot. On landing, absorb the impact by bending the knees to ʻcushionʼ your weight.

Repetitions: 10.

What you need:

1) A bench, chair, step or wall. (VERY HARD: a wall of 55-65cm. MECIUM-HARD: a chair, bench or wall of 4550cm. EASIER: a low bench or step of 25-40cm.)

2) Skipping rope (adjusted for your height).

3)Water bottle, stopwatch and notepad with pen to note your rounds.

Dynamic Warm Up:

90 seconds of freestyle skipping, 10-12 x superslow push-ups (on knees if required), 10-12 body weight forward lunges.

Perform with perfect and controlled technique. These exercises will prepare the whole body for work & to avoid injury.

Remember to stretch any weak or injured areas.

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Rounds to aim for: Fit (3-3.5) Super Fit (4+)

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Name: Scapular Decline Push-up Focus: Chest, Shoulders and Back Description: Starting with hands under shoulders (keeping shoulder blades squeezed together) descend slowly as far as you can and return.

Repetitions: 10.

(Make easier by performing either a flat or even easier, an incline push-up (pictured).)

Name: Side Plank to Knee-up Focus: Abdominals Description: With R arm outstretched and feet away from wall, lean until body and arm are at 90°. Lift top leg up to abdominals, crunching abs to touch knee to hand. Return and repeat.

Repetitions: 10 on each arm.

Name: Twisted Squat to Power Step-up Focus: Glutes and Quads Description: Start with R foot flat on wall with leg bent. Push up until the leg is straight whilst lifting L knee up to crunch abs. Bring L leg back down and bend R knee behind and across to the far left.

Repetitions: 10 on each leg.

Name: Double-footed skip Focus: Calves and Cardio-vascular fitness Description: Jump vertically as little as possible whilst rotating. Flick the wrists (rather than swinging the shoulder)to rotate the rope.

Repetitions: 100 touch-downs/ rotations.

REST FOR 90 SECONDS, VERY IMPORTANT. THEN START AGAIN

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ADVERTORIAL

The Right Cover W

ith so much focus nowadays on the superyacht industry, it is important to recognize that the insurance needs of owners of smaller boats can often be overlooked.

“Everybody wants cheap boat insurance these days. Seippel & Light Marine Insurance Broker continues to search for the best insurance cover at the most competitive premium, but we will never compromise cover for the sake of price,” says Heidrun Bierkämper, director of Seippel & Light.

Based in Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Seippel and Light are specialists in finding the most suitable marine insurance policy for their clients, whether it is for a superyacht, yacht or smaller craft.

Cover for Small Craft

Small Craft are generally considered to be 23’ and smaller. Fishing boats, sailing dinghies, speedboats and some RIBs are all considered to be small craft, and you may find yourself wondering if boat insurance is really necessary. We certainly recommend that you have insurance for your small craft, despite its size and relative propensity for accidents. As with most insurance, it’s only when you don’t have coverage that you really appreciate how vital it can be. It is also important to ensure that your insurance complies with national legal requirements. Different countries have different requirements.

Invariably the best deals for small craft are to be found online. However, it is always best to contact a reliable insurance broker in order to make sure that you are getting the coverage you need.

Online deals that “seem too good to be true,” often times are just that.

We encourage owners of small craft to contact us directly to see what kind of deals are to be found. Seippel & Light offers three key elements to our clients – affordable insurance for small craft with peace of mind that you are obtaining an appropriate insurance policy for your needs; and, most importantly, help in managing your claims, making an undesirable situation as painless as possible.

SEIPPEL AND LIGHT EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMALL CRAFT INSURANCE AND YACHT OR SUPERYACHT INSURANCE?

Cover for Superyachts & Yachts

Superyachts are generally in excess of 100 feet. Yacht insurance coverage is more individualized because most large vessels have the capability to travel further and have more complex crew and liability risks to consider. Seippel & Light can arrange all the necessary coverage from the world’s most specialized super- and megayacht underwriters.

Vessels over 23’ fall into the categories of yachts or motor boats. There are a variety of fairly standard products on the market for these risks, but beware! The expression All Risks can be misleading, and indeed inaccurate.

A read of the small print will show you what is covered, and, more importantly, what is excluded. At Seippel & Light we try to point out the pros and cons of each policy we offer, so there are no surprises at claim time.

From our offices in Mallorca we provide competitive, efficient, multilingual, worldwide cover.

Please call Tim Light or Heidrun Bierkämper to discuss how we can help you on

+34 971 100 070 or email marine@seippel.com www.seippelandlight.com

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ASK THE EXPERTS TOBY ALLIES

MARK ROBINSON

LISA PECK

CLIVE GOLDING

Toby Allies, Director of Sales and Marketing, Pendennis.

Responsible for securing refit and new build projects as well as the international marketing of the yard. Toby is the Vice Chairman of the Superyacht UK Committee

Mark Robinson, Managing Director Yacht Carbon Offset Ltd. The company provides a clear, auditable way to balance out the “carbon footprint” of a yacht’s engines and generators.

Lisa Peck is Marketing Executive for Fraser Yachts. Joining Fraser Yachts in 2011 from YCO

Clive Golding is an experienced Owners Representative at Kristal Waters. A Captain since 1990 he joined Kristal Waters in 2003.

HOW HAS PENDENNIS CONTINUED ITS SMOOTH SAILING DURING CHALLENGING TIMES?

CARBON OFFSETTING: HOT AIR OR HOT TOPIC?

IS THERE AN OVERFLOW OF CHARTER VESSELS AND HOW CAN THIS AFFECT THE INDUSTRY IN A POSITIVE WAY?

ARE OWNERS GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN NEW BUILD PROJECTS?

This is largely due to the high quality of the 300+ craftsmanship that we offer through our inhouse trades. We believe strongly in investing in the growth of the teams and development of core skills through our award-winning apprenticeship scheme.”

Over the past 23 years we’ve developed a loyal customer base which sees yachts such as Adela return for major refits on a regular basis. The level of enquiries has continued to remain strong despite the challenging business conditions of 2009-10, 2010 being one of the yard’s busiest years with 3 new builds and over 10 refit projects completed. The refit side of the business continues to develop, recently enhanced through our presence in the Med via the Pendennis Palma Refit office.

Luxury yachting is about perfection, so there’s no place for pollution. These days, more and more prominent or eco-conscious families make “greener” lifestyle choices, and luxury yachting is no different.

Offsetting your carbon footprint is more than a hot topic, it is a great example of superlative service.

As professionals, captains and managers must avoid the “hot air” of the more sensational claims and stick to providers that offer fully documented procedures backed up by independent audit. That way, carbon offsetting is both practical and effective in compensating for your yacht’s greenhouse gas emissions. Credibility is key, and it is vital to be able to see exactly how the funds have supported environmental projects that have delivered real greenhouse gas reductions.

In the short term this has led to a reduction in prices which might be seen as negative for the charter yacht owner however it is still a positive effect for people chartering vessels.

We believe that this reduction in price will have a positive impact on the whole market in the long term. We have seen significant growth in the charter market in recent years, with lots of new entrants to the market in terms of charter clients who are often attracted by the cheaper prices; and there is still significant room for further growth as more people discover the unique benefits of yacht chartering.

Therefore a plentiful supply of yachts across all sizes, prices, styles and locations can only be a positive factor as we seek to attract more people into the market.

Absolutely, today’s yacht owners are a defining force in the design of modern vessels and are certainly more involved than ever, sometimes down to the minutest detail.

Thanks to innovations in communications, owners collaborate much more with their designers and representatives during the build process than they were able to before. The availability of free software viewers allows anyone with a computer to open the most complex design drawings and the widespread availability of the internet means that files can be accessed from almost anywhere in the world (including on board existing yachts). However, this level of involvement does come at a price; the manpower needed to fulfill such enhanced expectations increases exponentially.

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ADVERTORIAL

F

ollowing requests from many of the leading boat builders in the world using the Side-Power thrusters, four years ago, Sleipner Motor AS started developing stabilizer systems to compliment the thruster range of products because these products are, generally, technically linked through the boats’ hydraulic system.

The close cooperation with leading boat manufacturers has helped Sleipner Motor AS in focusing their development on improving technical features to make fin stabilizers perfectly suitable, and highly efficient for modern motor yachts.

Side-Power

Stabilizers

Intelligent Heart

When we realized the quite dramatic improvements in comfort and ride experienced during testing and developing stabilizer prototypes on our own 58ft dedicated test vessel, we were convinced that this technology would be a perfect complement to our other ‘safety and comfort-enhancing’ products, and could soon become the expected ‘norm’ on many boats in the future.

Unlike alternative systems, which rely upon a single cylinder, Side-Power stabilizers are driven by dual cylinders, for equal strength in both directions, more balance and less load-strain on other mechanical parts. Dual cylinders also mean the weight and size of the shaft, bearings and actuator, can be moderated accordingly, resulting in a lower-profile, more compact and quieter solution, which allows a trouble-free installation inside an even greater range of boats.

The stabilizer system is totally integrated with the hydraulic thruster system, sharing key components and the “S-link” CanBus control system for optimized space usage, efficiency and cost.

At the heart of the Side-Power Stabilizer system is an up to date Intelligent Controller, which combines predictive algorithms with real-time sensor adjustment to calculate the self-adjusting principles of the stabilizers. Together with pressure sensors on the fins (unique at this size level), information is passed back to a touch screen display for the fullest possible picture. This highly automated and simplified control system enable safe and easy use in owner operated yachts, while still allowing the operator several choices to fine- tune the system to his preferences. The stabilizer system is designed for “AnySpeed” (including zero) from the start.

Made from vacuum infused vinylester moulded over a pre-shaped core, the fins themselves are extremely strong and have been designed using advanced hydrodynamic software for low-drag / high efficiency. The improved hydrodynamics of the fins for minimal drag and speed loss results in a reduction in drag of between 20 to 50% compared to other fins – our fins have been inspired by nature to have “naturally low drag”.

The compact measurements of the actuator makes the stabilizer system very suitable for retrofitting and, if the boat has a hydraulic system already installed, the possibilities to re-use existing hydraulic components are large – bringing down the total costs. This, together with the “AnySpeed” capability and the unique “low drag”, makes the Side-Power system an option well worth considering, even on boats with an existing stabilizer system without this functionality.

User experiences with both factory installations and retrofitted systems can be found at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SidepowerTV

AS THE UNDISPUTED GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS IN THRUSTER SYSTEMS FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES, RONNY SKAUEN OF SLEIPNER MOTOR EXPLAINS ABOUT THEIR NEW PRODUCTS IN THE SIDE-POWER RANGE, STABILIZER SYSTEMS.

Contact: Sleipner Motor AS Tel;00 47 (0) 6930 0060 www.side-power.com Ronny Skauen

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The Superyacht Group Headed by Quentin Bargate, we are a leading Superyacht and commercial law firm based in London, advising clients globally.

Our specialist knowledge of all aspects of Superyacht work – construction, commercial, operations, finance, insurance, dispute resolution and much more – ensures your project has the best legal support available.

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PRECISE. PROVEN. PERFORMANCE.

LEGAL The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 An Update Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner of the Superyacht Group of the City Law firm Bargate Murray, provides an update on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, and an insight into what the yachting industry is already doing in terms of preparation for its coming into force.

S

ince the date of my last article back in August 2011, considerable progress has been made in respect of the coming into force of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (“MLC”).

Following hot on the heels of the Netherlands, late last year Australia became the 22nd Member State to ratify the MLC. The ratification of the MLC by the world’s largest island continent will surely strengthen the cooperation and consistent application of the MLC across the Asia-Pacific region and add further momentum to the ratification process.

The receipt of just 8 more instruments of ratification is now the only requirement holding back the implementation of the MLC, making it likely that the MLC may come into force as soon as early 2013.

Against this background, those involved in the shipping Industry, but mainly I assume seafarers and shipowners, may find themselves wondering what the approaching implementation of the MLC will mean for them, and what is being done to prepare for it.

As regards seafarers, the MLC provides a number of minimum standards which must be met in respect of their employment rights, a number of which are required to be recorded in their employment contracts which, as I mentioned in my last Article, are referred to in the MLC as “Seafarer Employment Agreements”, (or “SEA’s”). However, the precise requirements of an SEA are presently in a state of flux, owing in part to a number of Member States, such as the Cayman Islands, who have yet to finalise their own guidance as to what they will expect from ships that fly their flag by way of MLC compliance (for example, in respect of minimum standards applicable to SEA’s).

However this should not, in my view, prevent shipowners from taking advice in relation to what they should be doing to prepare for the implementation of the MLC as of now. Rather, taking the SEA issue as an example, we have taken the view with our own clients that they should begin implementing SEA’s which

incorporate the latest thinking on MLC compliance as soon as practicable, and my firm has been working closely with a number of superyacht clients in recent months to fine-tune the SEA’s of their respective crews.

More generally, the implementation of such an important Convention as the MLC may be the catalyst for a culture change in the relationship between seafarers and their employers. In August, we touched upon a number of the main changes the MLC will bring in with the objective of improving the rights of seafarers such as minimum holiday entitlements, social security benefits, mandatory onboard complaints procedures and so on.

Building on this, perhaps the implementation of the MLC represents an opportunity for the more discerning shipowner to differentiate themselves from the pack by providing their seafarers with rights and benefits over-and-above the MLC’s minimum standards. I can certainly see reputational, and perhaps commercial, advantages in doing so, and there is nothing in the MLC to prevent a shipowner from following this course, provided that the little “extras” they provide do not directly conflict with the MLC’s provisions.

Additionally, and with the boot firmly on the other foot, whilst undertaking a review of their SEA’s shipowners would also be well advised to see what reasonable and proportionate rights they can build into their SEA’s for themselves (again, where such rights are MLC compliant). One particular provision we often recommend to our superyacht clients for example, is a confidentiality clause which seeks to protect the confidentiality of, among other things, the ultimate beneficial owner of the vessel.

In an industry where privacy and confidentiality are sought after commodities, such a provision is often of real value.

For more information about Quentin, and his company Bargate Murray, visit their website at:http://bargatemurray.com or email yachtgroup@bargatemurray.com.

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A.....

Woman’s Best friend

...PLACEMENT AGENT

Each issue for On Board Magazine we ask a superyacht professional who is cruising or working on the Mediterranean to map out a typical day. In this issue we turn our spotlight on Laurence Reymann the effervescent director at YPI Crew in Antibes.

Day Begins

Drivetime

Book at Bedtime

I start my day in the office at 9 am with a quick check on the international news, I like going on www.slate.com and www.slate. fr as I like the analysis they provide on current affairs. In the office we tune in to Riviera Radio to create a welcoming atmosphere for our candidates and clients. One of the first things I do when I get in is to check our accounts to make sure our invoices are getting paid - we need to keep the YPI Crew machine ticking over. Once that’s done its off we go for what is an always varied day. There are now eight of us in the office and our day ranges from busy to manic depending on the time of the year.

most of the recruitment is done. The pressure is enormous, we are flooded with visits, telephone calls and emails and it is a real juggling act to keep the show on the road. The key thing is to prioritise; there are just not enough hours in the day.

We need to find a balance between meeting crew, interviewing them, checking references and certificates, speaking with clients, discussing their requirements and sending CVs, organising interviews. Candidates want face time with us, that’s great but the pressure on us is huge. We also need to devote time to sending CVs to clients if we do not do this it defeats the purpose.

Forenoon Happenings

Lunch Time: A Special Place For Lunch

Mid morning, a captain might pop in the office to discuss his crew requirements and, together with the crew recruiter in charge, we establish a plan of action. We will coordinate interviews between the captain and the candidates; these can take place in our interview room. Later a captain looking for work might come by for a meeting with me and we discuss his career prospects. I place a lot of emphasis on coaching and interview preparation.

We are busiest at the start of the Mediterranean season when

Lunchtime is often spent at the Transat, a well-established restaurant in Antibes. I go there with clients or candidates and sometimes with my colleagues. Our industry is all about people so nurturing relationships is important. When I am really busy a sandwich behind the desk has to do.

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Afternoon Happenings Afternoon is more about answering emails and researches for specific captain jobs. This can be very time consuming as I must

The Crew

ensure all suitable candidates meeting the client’s requirements are considered, contacted and then put on a short list. I then write a profile on the candidates and send the file to the client.

Alongside this I contact candidates who have had interviews for a debrief, I call clients to discuss CVs I have sent and organise meetings. In essence my job is one of multi tasking, being available to listen and react to emergencies as quickly as I can.

I also spend time studying legislation and industry intelligence, visiting clients, doing accounts and preparing for the future. The list is endless which is why, before leaving the office, I write a 5 point “ to do “ list for the next day. No matter what emergency takes place the following day, these 5 action points must be achieved. If it’s a Friday, the YPI Crew team will often close the week avec une coupe de champagne. So if you are in town, do join us but BYO!

After A Long Day: Pre Dinner Drinks Driving back home in my car is what I call me time, I normally will have an AC/DC song playing while I drive. Having said that I also keep up with current metal and rock and like Airbourne, the best Australian band at the moment. I also recently discovered Cosmo Jarvis, the son of a superyacht Captain. He is a very tal-

ented up and coming artist, www.cosmojarvis.com.

My two Basset hounds are always waiting for me at home and I will take them for a walk just as soon as I get there.

Dinner In the summer, I sometimes enjoy a sundowner at Les Belles Rives in Juan les Pins, before going back home to my house by the river where I often resume work in the evening. I have always been a workaholic and thrive on pressure.

Bed Time I like go to bed with a good book; currently I am into Russian authors and am reading Andrei Kourkov. Thinking about it, does it sound better if I say: “ I enjoy going to bed with a man who has read a good book?” I expect he will recognise himself reading this.

Laurence Reymann was talking to Frances and Michael Howorth at YPI Crew, 7 rue Honore Ferrare 06600 Antibes, France.

Tel : +33 4 92 90 46 10 Fax: +33 4 93 34 47 08 www.ypicrew.com

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FINANCE

21 Century st

Investment thinking In the continuing series Clive Evans explores the 21st century approach to investments.

I

t seems obvious to us that the developed markets such as the US and Europe are in trouble, having not learned from 2009. Incomes, in real terms have risen little over the last 10-15 years, with personal, corporate and government debt fueling growth at any cost, a problem that will not just go away.

Given the inevitable turmoil, we see there still being real opportunity here, but we need to make sure it is deployed by people who really know their stuff - Warren Buffet perhaps?

We’d see these as forming only 30% of any stock market portion of an investment portfolio, or 9% overall allocated to Develop Markets.

Emerged Markets Brazil Russia, India, China [BRIC] are still referred to by many as “emerging markets”: with China being the second largest economy in the world they have clearly emerged, and in our view will be the dominant markets of the early 21st century.

In 2010 China not only built more cars than any other country, but more importantly they bought more than any other country. The price of premium Bordeaux (esp. Chateau Lafite) doubled in 2011, for only the 2nd time in the last 40 years, the 1st being in the mid 90s with the then newly rich Russians pumping

up the prices, now it is the newly rich Chinese. India has the largest Microsoft workforce outside the USA, although a programmer will earn around ½ of his US counterpart, this will give him a lifestyle twice as good.

Brazil is home to the most successful airplane manufacturer in the world by profitability. Embraer, although only 10 years old dominates the small shorthaul market, ignored by Boeing and Airbus.

All of this points to these now emerged markets as being the mainstream markets with a “middle class” consumer society pushing growth just as happened in the USA during the 20th century.

We’d see these as forming around 40% of any stock market portion of an investment portfolio, or 12% overall allocated to Emerged Markets.

Emerging [Frontier] Markets The markets that will be the new “rising stars” during the early 21st century, although there will be huge potential for growth, will carry some risk and look pretty scary to most, just as Brazil, Russia, India and China would have 15 years ago. Clearly this is a fast changing and exciting prospect. An obvious focus is Africa, the target for much recent Chinese investment money, why?

It’s another case of 20th century perception vs. 21st century reality. During the 20th century the perception was;

dictatorships, conflict, disease, famine, economic stagnation and the 21st century reality is advancing democracy, Improving development and Economic growth.

Unsurprisingly, African investments show similar trends to China and India in 2005 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa now have a stockmarket up from 5 in 1989 Market capitalisation for Africa as a whole has grown from US$245bn in 2002 to over US$1000bn in 2010 Today over 150 stocks in Africa have a market capitalisation above US$ 500m and most are outside of South Africa, now the newest member of BRICS. We believe that this is the real focus for 21st century growth and would allocate around 30% of any stockmarket portfolio or 9% overall to Emerging [Frontier] markets.

Target early 21st century stockmarket allocation; 30% stockmarket down from 20th century 70% 9% developed markets down from 20th century 49% overall 12% Emerged markets down from 20th century 20% overall 9% New emerging markets up from 20th century 1% overall Clive Evans is Chairman of Yachting Financial Solutions www.yfsol.com

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CALENDAR

Gigs / Shows

Yachting

Sports / Events

JANUARY Arctic Monkeys 27th Madrid 31st Paris

JANUARY 6th – 15th London Boat Show 21st – 29th Düsseldorf International Boat Show 25th – 28th Antigua Superyacht Cup

JANUARY 21st – 22nd Monte Carlo Car Rally 26th – 2nd Feb Monaco Historique Rally

FEBRUARY 2012 Arctic Monkeys 3rd – 4th Paris Happy Mondays 11th Eindhoven Simple Minds 15th Madrid MARCH Sting 7th Amsterdam 13th Paris Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds 13th Rome Charlie Winston 20th – 21st Paris Florence and the Machine 27th Paris James Taylor 30th Rome Paul Weller 18-19th Round House, London

Music Festivals MAY Sonar Festival, Barcelona Primavera Sound, Barcelona JUNE Opener Festival, Poland In Music Festival, Croatia Pinkpop Festival, Netherlands Rock am Ring, Germany Glastonbury, UK The Isle of Wight Festival, UK JULY Exit, Serbia T in the Park, Scotland

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FEBRUARY 3rd – 12th Gothenburg Boat Show 8th -12th Lisbon Boat Show 9th – 18th Helsinki Boat Show 22nd – 26th Zagreb Sport & Boat Show MARCH 1st – 4th Budapest Boat Show 2nd – 11th Stockholm Boat Show 6th – 11th Amsterdam Boat Show 13th – 17th Dubai International Boat Show 14th – 18th Madrid International Boat Show 20th – 25th Oslo International Boat Show APRIL 12th – 15th Moscow International Boat Show 12th – 15th Antibes Yacht Show 17th – 22nd Croatia International Boat Show 28th – 6th May Palma International Boat Show 30th – 4th May Genoa MYBA Charter Show

6 Nations Rugby Championship FEBRUARY Sat 4th 14:30 France v Italy Stade de France Sat 4th 17:00 Scotland v England Murrrayfield Sun 5th 15:00 Ireland v Wales Aviva Stadium Sat 11th 16:00 Italy v England Stadio Olimpico Sat 11th 20:00 France v Ireland Stade de France Sun 12th 15:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium

Stadium Sat 25th 13:30 Ireland v Italy Aviva Stadium Sat 25th 16:00 England v Wales Twickenham Sun 26th 15:00 Scotland v France Murrayfield MARCH Sat 10th 14:30 Wales v Italy

Sat 10th 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Sun 11th 15:00 France v England Sat 17th 12:30 Italy v Scotland Sat 17th 14:45 Wales v France

Sat 17th 17:00 England v Ireland

Millennium Stadium Aviva Stadium Stade de France Stadio Olimpico Millennium Stadium Twickenham

FEBRUARY 5th Super Bowl Indianapolis 11th – 21st Venice Carnival 20th Accenture World Match Play Golf 26th Carling Cup Final MARCH 5th – 8th Rio de Janeiro Carnival 13th Cheltenham Racing Festival 9th – 11th World Indoor Athletics Championships 17th Paddy’s Day! 24th Horse racing – Dubai World Cup 29th ICA Gala - London APRIL 6th – 8th Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 14th – 22nd Monte Carlo Tennis Championships 14th Horse Racing – The Grand National 15th- 18th Top Marques Motor Show 14th – 22nd Monte Carlo Tennis Championships 15th Paris Marathon 15th Chinese F1 Grand Prix 15th- 18th Top Marques Motor Show 20th – 22nd Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 22nd London Marathon MAY 5th Kentucky Derby 9th Europa Cup Final 12th FA Cup Final 20th Heineken Cup Final 26th Isle of Man TT 27th Indy 500

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