2018 Triton Today Friday Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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Friday, Nov. 2, 2018

Test Your Mates

How nautical are your crew mates?

Find out with this little nautical quiz. n Where does the word “graving” come from in graving dock? n True or false: A boat on starboard tack is required to give way to a boat on a port tack.

Answers, Page 3

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Today, 1 pm Cruising in Nova Scotia. Superyacht Seminar Stage, American Pavilion.

SPIT SHINE: Capt. Les Annan and some of the crew of M/Y Axis, a 181-foot support vessel for M/Y GiGi, take a break next to one their favorite “toys.”

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Storm déjà vu spurs aid effort

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Tonight, 8-10:30 pm Captain and Crew Appreciation Night.

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By Dorie Cox Capt. Mike O’Neill was a deckhand in St. Maarten when Hurricane Luis hit the island in 1995. And it was his charity work inspired by that experience that prompted the International Superyacht Society to name him Distinguished Crew at this year’s 29th annual Design & Leadership Award Gala on Wednesday.

The award recognizes yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire within the previous year.

Capt. O’Neill could not attend the

event as he was in his native South Africa, but he remembered the hurricane during a phone call. He recalled running a 50-foot motoryacht and figuring he could weather the storm on board.

“But someone talked some sense into me,” Capt. O’Neill said. He tied the boat out on anchor and waited in a church with a bunch of other people.

The hurricane blew in at wind speeds of about 140 mph.

“The next day, there were no boats in the anchorage,” he said. “It obliterated the island.”

When several hurricanes struck St.

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Chef Eric Davis wins competition Story and photos by Dorie Cox Yacht Chef Eric Davis won top honors at this year’s Yacht Chef Competition at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last night at Pier Sixty-Six. Four chefs, each with an assistant, cooked before an audience of more than a hundred people, as well as four celebrity judges. Separate kitchens were set up for each of the teams.

Davis has worked as a yacht chef on both private and charter yachts for the past six years. He has won several times at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show’s Concours du Chef, including second place for yachts up to 125 feet in 2015 and first place for yachts of 125-164 feet in 2016.

Chefs prepared three dishes of their choice and judging was scored cumulatively, according to Derek Alleman, provisions, appliances and galley equipment specialist with National Marine Suppliers.

Other competitors were Chef Chris Parthemore, who has worked about five years in the yacht industry, primarily on M/Y Angel Wings, a 130 Westport; Chef Freddy Money, who works with the Tavistock Group, owners of Pier

Yacht Chef Eric Davis won top honors at this year’s Yacht Chef Competition at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last night at Pier Sixty-Six. PHOTO/DORIE COX

Sixty-Six and The Sails marinas in Fort Lauderdale; and Chef Joel Collado, who has worked as a chef for the past decade.

Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today.

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Chef Chris Parthemore, left, Chef Freddy Money, center, and Chef Joel Collado, right, competed in the Yacht Chef Competition at Pier Sixty-Six.

Test Your Mates Answers to the quiz on Page 1: n “Graving” comes from the Dutch word “graven,” meaning to dig. A graving dock is a “dug out” dry dock. n False

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CHECKING THE TIDE: Triton Today’s Question of the Day What makes you want to work on a particular yacht?

There are many yachts to choose from, but each crew member has a dream job. The Triton Today was on the docks yesterday at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and asked what about a yacht makes crew want to work on it.

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Capt. Casper Smit M/Y Montaha 85’ Azimut “At this stage, I interview the owner.

I’m interested in the client, not the boat.

After 18 years, I can handle the boat. If you’re not on the same page, it won’t work. And a local itinerary.”

Deckhand Ashley Turner M/Y Vantage 150’ Palmer Johnson “The vibe of others. It doesn’t take long to sense crew dynamics to see if it’s something you want to be a part of.”

Chief Engineer A.J. Grunschloss M/Y Glaze 160’ Trinity “Career growth.

If the owner likes to invest in courses for crew. A personal connection with the owner, and an owner who wants to keep crew. It’s not just pay.”

Stew Alexa Forsman M/Y Lampin’ 106’ San Lorenzo “The itinerary – where it’s going.

I like a private yacht, where you get to know the people and what they like.”

Bosun Gareth Schoeman M/Y Rhino 154’ Admiral “Personal needs.

I want to sit in one place, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, for six months to a year, then to a charter yacht.”

1st Officer Rudi Turner M/Y Cherish II 130’ Christensen “Money and what is contributed to the program, plus the owner. Also, if it is charter or private.

For more money I choose charter, but when I need career building it’s private.”

1st Mate Ian Lavery M/Y Lampin’ 106’ San Lorenzo “The crew dynamic. A yacht where you fit in and thrive.”

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Can-do attitude key at Bahia Mar

By Tom Serio Charles Walker has been working the marina scene across Fort Lauderdale for over 20 years. From dock attendant at Pier Sixty-Six, beginning in 1995, to dockmaster for the three marinas in Fort Lauderdale owned by LXR Marinas – Bahia Mar, Pier Sixty-Six and Hilton Marina – since 2006, to director of marina operations at the Tate Capitalowned Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Walker has seen a lot.

Walker thinks he has somewhat figured out the hospitality side of the marina business. The way to keep captains and owners as pleased as possible: “Never say no.”

He says he has more than 10,000 phone numbers of captains and crew in his phone, as well as the phone numbers of the dockmasters at the regional marinas. “I’m available 24/7, and it makes a huge difference,” he said.

Walker has grown up with family boats and has his own 36-foot center console now. He has run yachts as a freelance captain on his 100-ton ticket. But his focus remains on the business and hospitality sides of marina operations.

“The industry is growing,” Walker said, and this is a good time to get the younger generation into the business.

Tate Capital, along with three partners, purchased Bahia Mar Yachting Center in 2014 from LXR Marinas.

Walker said Bahia Mar is a niche marina, thanks to the amenities on the property and the local draw.

“We have a beach right across the street, newly renovated hotel and great location to restaurants,” he said, and the facility also has a completely restored pool deck and gym.

Add to that the prospect of business development, with the aim to keep the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show based at Bahia Mar. “There is a commitment to keep the show right here through 2070,” Walker said, and plans are being finalized to redevelop the Bahia Mar hotel and marina property.

Having started young in the business, Walker said, “It’s really the only thing

‘The only thing you have is your name in this business.’

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director of marina operations Bahia Mar Yachting Center I know.” And through the years he has learned a few lessons.

“It’s hard to make everyone happy,” he said, but he has made connections in the industry and is proud to say many are friends who will help out in a pinch.

“If I’m full, I don’t mind helping a yacht get a spot at another marina.

I know they’ll be back,” Walker said.

“They may need to go to a yard for repairs or refit, but will come back here to layover.”

This way, he doesn’t have to apologize that he can’t fulfill their request. “The only thing you have is your name in this business,” he said.

With a can-do attitude, Walker conquers his personal life like he does his work life. Two young sons keep him busy with sports. They cruise the country in their RV and on their boat, and he recently retired from drag racing after 20 years.

If he weren’t a dockmaster, Walker said, he would still be in the industry.

“I’d be a business owner, maybe a brokerage or marina management, or even a yacht builder.” Something landbased, he said.

Walker is focused on two issues: First, keeping the yachts in town.

“Go to Palm Beach or Rybo and the rates are lower.”

And second, networking with peers.

“Without the relationships we have created, Florida would suffer. We have a great family of dockmasters.”

Capt. Tom Serio is a freelance captain, writer and photographer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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One of the first things crew might notice when they enter the Oasis Lounge – once they pass the bar and knifesharpening station outside, the massage tables and nail salon inside, and the table of swag from the sponsors – is the gray mat that covers the stairs and every inch of flooring.

AllProtect, a multi-use product made in Switzerland by the 135-year-old family-run Landolt company, has been used in the aviation industry to protect private jet interiors during refits.

“People would say that ‘this would do great on my yacht,’” said Toni Hill, who is in charge of sales and marketing for AllProtect Marine, the sole North American distributor of the product. So in January, after a South Florida aviation convention, she visited a few shipyards to gauge interest.

She found plenty.

According to Hill, the nonslip covering is usable indoors or out, and is solvent-proof and waterproof. It’s been tested in high and low temperatures, she said, and the polyethylene adhesive backing leaves no residue.

It’s reusable and, after a vacuum, can be rolled back on itself to save for another use. At 98 mils in thickness, it can be cut with a box cutter or scissors.

“Nothing penetrates it,” Hill said.

“You can drop a wrench on it and the teak underneath won’t be nicked. And it doesn’t move. There’s no tape needed.”

It can be used on wood, glass, stainless steel, interiors, railings, windows and decks.

Hill’s employer, a Colorado-based company named Surface Liner, sells it by the pallet to Yacht Chandlers in Fort Lauderdale, where it can be bought by the roll. It is sold in rolls of 1m by 25m (about $300 each) and “half-packs” of .5m x 25m (about $200 each). They also sell a fire retardant and antistatic version.

While it is more expensive than “the blue stuff,” Hill noted that it’s reusable and can earn its worth.

“When you factor in that you don’t need tape, it’s reusable and you don’t need several different products – blue plate for the floor, film for the furniture,

Toni Hill, sales and marketing manager for AllProtect Marine, said the impenetrable, reusable covering used to protect the interior of private jets during refits is also perfect for yachts.

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moving blankets – it’s a good value,” she said.

With provided blueprints, it can be pre-cut and perforated at the factory, as well as labeled with a laser printer to make installation easier.

“We’re really excited about getting involved in the yachting industry,” Hill said. “Several boats in Lauderdale Marine Center have already bought it.

It’s really exciting.”

See it for yourself at Oasis Lounge, located in the Swimming Hall of Fame Museum on A1A just outside the show.

From the docks, find the Windward VIP area and look for the golf carts to the left, or walk up that parking lot to A1A. Captains and crew only, please.

Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of Triton Today. Comment: editor@the-triton.

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Captain’s storm flashback prompted relief effort AWARD, from page 1 Maarten and other islands last year, he and his crew watched live coverage on Facebook.

“As it happened, I saw myself back on St. Maarten,” Capt. O’Neill said. “Back then we took pictures with film, there was no social media. So now we were watching St. Maarten again.”

He realized he wanted to help the islanders whom he had been visiting for more than 20 years.

“It wasn’t a decision, it was something we had to do,” he said. “St. Maarten is a second home to a lot of crew. They can relate when they watch the storm affect the restaurants they went to and the guy they buy spare parts from.”

Capt. O’Neill talked with the yacht’s owner, called some marine businesses, and worked with SuperYacht Aid Coalition and YachtAid Global to fill M/Y Katharine, a 201-foot CRN, with supplies.

The crew went to work. The deck crew loaded large sheets of plywood and the stews shopped for baby food, teddy bears and items to donate.

“We did something for the greater good. After a charter season, we got to do something completely different,” he said. “We did our little part. These islands’ existence is important to the industry.”

Other award winners During its 29th annual Design & Leadership Award Gala, ISS also honored: Martin Redmayne of The Superyacht Group with its Leadership Award.

Hull Vane with its Technology Award.

Mohammed bin Hussein Alshaali of Gulf Craft as Business Person of the Year.

Gavin Rookledge of Rooks Books with its Artisan Award.

Kjell Inge Roekke of REV Ocean Project with its Fabien Cousteau Blue Award.

Capt. Mike O’Neill and the crew of the M/Y Katharine gathered supplies to deliver to hurricane victims on St. Maarten last year.

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Capt. O’Neill first worked with the owners of Katharine from 1999 to 2004.

They owned several yachts named The naval architects, builders and designers of yachts in these categories were also honored: Best power boat over 65m: M/Y Jubilee, a 361-foot (110m) Oceanco.

Best power yacht 40-65m: M/Y Endeavour II, a 164-foot (50m) Rossinavi.

Best power boat 24-40m: M/Y Chevere, an 81-foot (24.6m) Canados.

Best sailboat over 40m: S/Y Ngoni, a 190-foot (58m) Royal Huisman.

Ngoni also won Best Interior.

Best sailboat 24-40m: S/Y Ribelle, a107-foot (32.6m) Vitters.

Best refit: The 132-foot (40m) M/Y Genesia refit at Cantieri Navali Di Chioggia.

Katharine and Penny Mae over the past few years, and he rejoined the program in 2016. In between, he worked on other motor yachts including Latitude, a 145-foot Timmerman; Majestic, a 205-foot Feadship; Charisma, a 155-foot Feadship; Princess Marianna, a 258-foot Royal Denship; and Lady Michelle, a 161-foot Trinity.

The crew on M/Y Katharine also works with International SeaKeepers Society on several projects.

The award came as a surprise – one he said he can’t really take credit for. He said the yacht owners are key, and the crew deserves recognition.

“It doesn’t take a whole lot of motivation. You’d be surprised how keen yacht crew are to help,” he said. “It’s the crew that really makes us look good.”

Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today.

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