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MYBA to take over St. Maarten charter show By Lucy Chabot Reed Officials with the St. Maarten Charteryacht Exhibition are in the final stages of working out an agreement with MYBA to take over possession of the 3-year-old show. Although still unofficial, MYBA expected to release a statement in
late July to announce the dates of the 2007 show, traditionally held in early December before or after Antigua’s show. Antigua will be held Dec. 5-10. This would be the second show owned by the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association, which added the descriptor “The Worldwide Yachting Association” to its logo this year. Its
other show is the MYBA Charter Show in Genoa, just off its 19th show in May. Officials with MYBA and organizers of last year’s St. Maarten show would not comment about the ownership change until the contracts have been finalized, but industry sources confirmed that the deal was expected to close and the 2007 show would be
held in early December. “I’m encouraged by MYBA taking over,” said Sandy Taylor, yacht manager with Northrop & Johnson in Ft. Lauderdale. “Maybe they will figure how to attract more boats and brokers.” Crowds, boats and brokers have
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Owner seeking options to reopen Savannah yard
REFUGEE RESCUE
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While traveling north from St. Thomas to Miami, the captain and crew of the M/Y Argyll spotted a drifting 31-foot boat, brought food and water to its passengers, called the U.S. Coast Guard and stayed until the USCG vessel arrived. Read their story, A14. PHOTO/BOSUN CHRISTOPHER BURTON
Capt. Richard Johnson knew something was wrong. A couple of weeks before Global Ship Systems in Savannah closed in late June, Johnson had heard grumblings of unmet payroll and he could feel the tension. So he went to the key people who had been overseeing his refit for the past two years and told them that if there were any lay-offs that those employees would still have work – at least for a couple more months – finishing the refit on the 117-foot tri-deck M/Y Rebecca. “Yes, it was a big responsibility, but in the long-term it gets my job done,” Johnson said in July from his new berth at Hinkley Yachts down the river from GSS. “That’s the ball, and I’ve got to keep my eye on the ball.” Global, the 3-year-old repair yard
that turned a 50-year-old commercial shipyard into one of the most significant yards on the U.S. East Coast, closed June 29, leaving more than 100 employees out of work and a handful of yacht projects in various states of repair. Global CEO Rob Creech told the Savannah Morning News that he expected to have financing in place to reopen the yard, possibly by midAugust. Though he returned a phone call from The Triton, Creech had been traveling since the close, reportedly seeking financing solutions to reopen the yard. He could not be contacted in time for this story. “[Stopping operations] was a tough decision, but one that had to be made,” Creech told the Morning News. “It was the right thing to do, the
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Captains voice questions, uncertainty about alternative fuels With several stories about ethanol, biodiesel and lo-sulfur diesel in the paper the past couple of months, we thought it was a good time to ask megayacht captains what they think of alternative fuel. Does anyone use alternative fuel? What sort of preparations are From the Bridge needed, if any? Lucy Chabot Reed Since it is summer in Ft. Lauderdale, most of the captains in attendance at this month’s From the Bridge luncheon had vessels in shipyards. And who better to talk about
the mechanics of their vessels than those working on them every day? There are a few types of alternative fuel being discussed in the yachting world today. One is ultra low-sulfur diesel, known as ULSD and which the U.S. government began phasing into the marine industry this year. Since June 1, regular diesel has no longer been available to the marine industry. The new standard is low sulfur. ULSD will be required for marine engines beginning in 2012. Another type is biodiesel, which is basically cooking oil that will burn in a diesel engine. There is also ethanol, which is a fuel made from corn and works in gasoline engines.
All the alternatives are meant to curb harmful engine emissions, but as with any system change, there are lots of questions. None of the five captains in attendance had used biodiesel or ethanol, and one uses ULSD regularly on his yacht. They all agreed that they pretty much represented the yachting industry. (A major fuel bunkering company in Europe only recently made its first delivery of biodiesel to a megayacht. See that story on page B1.) As soon as the topic was introduced, the conversation began with questions. “If you start burning alternative fuel, can you go back?” “What’s the advantage?”
“With low sulfur, is there a heat issue?” As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page A18. These captains were most interested in talking about fuel for their main engines, which includes ULSD and biodiesel. So what’s the advantage? “It’s renewable,” one captain said. “In looking 100 years out, we have to do it.” “But it’s expensive as hell,” another
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Proctor family expands with addition of a daughter Addison Capt. Doc Proctor and his wife, Lisa, have a new daughter, Addison Marley, born May 18. She joins the family – which includes big sister, Tori Nixon – in North Carolina. The M/Y Simaron spends time in the Bahamas and South Florida so Proctor flies home each month for family Latitude time. There’s Adjustment Lucy Chabot Reed an owner who appreciates that crew have personal lives, too. Thanks from all of us. Congratulations to deckhand
Chase Hudspeth for receiving his OUPL Coast Guard captain’s license. Hudspeth works with his dad, Capt. Chuck Hudspeth, on the M/Y Via Kassablanca, a 112-foot Westport. The younger Hudspeth completed the Sea School course in Crawfordville, Fla., while also attending classes at Tallahassee Community College. Since he’s only 18, that 6-pack is a great place to start. Dad tells us Chase is working on his next master’s course and will be a sophomore at Florida State University in the fall. Good luck with all that. Who says Americans don’t work hard? Capt. David Sloate has taken over M/Y Royal Eagle, a 140foot Piccihotti. He and the crew left Victoria, British Columbia, in early July to spend the rest of summer in Southeast Alaska before heading off to
the South Pacific for the winter. Sloate is a life-long boater, starting out on fishing boats right out of high school in Southern California and moving up to sportfishers. For the past 18 years, he’s worked for the same owner on such yachts as the 126foot Trinity Big Easy and the 93-foot Nordlund M/V Safari. That owner sold all his boats in October. Good luck on the new ride, Capt. Sloate. And now a bit of sad news. Capt. Jim Davis of the 155-foot Feadship M/Y Princess K passed away June 24 of a pulmonary aneurysm. He was 52 years old and had been in the yachting industry for 30 years. Capt. Davis and his wife, Gloria, had been with the same owner and friends of the Princess K for 19 years, traveling all
over the world. The couple had just celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on June 22. They were married in Cabo San Lucas and have a home in La Paz, Mexico.
Capt. Davis was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Djorg, father Jim, and three brothers: Mark, Craig and Dan. “Jimmy touched many lives all around the world,” said chef Paula Pridgeon, who worked with Capt. Davis many times over the years. “He became everyone’s friend the minute you met him. He was full of life and always smiling.” Memorial services were held in Ft. Lauderdale on July 23. The family has asked that gifts in memory of Capt. Davis be made to City of Hope (Attn: Robin La Sage), Diabetes Research, 5090 Shoreham PL 212, San Diego, CA 92122 or Caring Action for Children, P.O. Box 7277, York, PA 17404-7277. Stewardess Lee Nora Fontneau reportedly fell off the 49-foot sportfisher Due Diligence in the Bahamas on July 3 and has been lost at sea. She was 42. Known around Ft. Lauderdale as Lilly, she landed the job through a crew house and was to have been gone a week on a fishing charter. According to a Coast Guard statement, Fontneau fell off the yacht at about 4:30 p.m. The captain anchored the vessel about 5 p.m., and the people on the vessel realized Fontneau was missing about 5:30 p.m., the statement said. Search and rescue coordinators at Coast Guard Sector Miami received a radio call at about 6 p.m. from the M/Y Grand George, which relayed information from the Due Diligence about the incident. Officials worked with the Bahamian Air Sea Rescue Association to search 700 square miles of ocean. They suspended their search for her July 5. Two other crew members died recently. Read about them on page A6. Send news of your promotion, change of yachts or career, or personal accomplishments to Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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Capt. Austin ‘Scotty’ Scott dies from stroke at age 61 Capt. Austin Scott, known to his friends and colleagues as Capt. Scotty, died July 1 after suffering a stroke this spring. He was 61. Capt. Scotty had been a professional captain for most of his life, beginning at age 18 on a 48-foot yacht in the Bahamas in the mid 1960s. In the 1970s, he worked as chief engineer aboard M/Y Highlander, owned by Malcolm Forbes, and then on S/Y Sea Star, owned by Laurance Rockefeller, brother to then-Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. “These vessels, I believe, were the backbone of his formal training and instilled in him the old school of ethics,” said his wife of 23 years, Deborah Page-Scott. “I can say that I never felt safer at sea then when Scotty was aboard. He could
fix most anything and improvise to get us back to port in any place around the world.” Page-Scott described Capt. Scotty as an adventurous man who loved history and archeology. “One of his most memorable experiences was participating in an expedition to Chichen Itza, Mexico, to excavate the famed Well of Sacrifice,” she wrote in an e-mail. “It was a difficult excavation but very rewarding, uncovering thousands of dollars of artifacts. He also participated in other historical shipwreck expeditions, including the search for the shipwreck of the Spanish Galleon Genoese, which sank in 1730 off the Pedro Shoals about 105 miles southwest of Jamaica.” Capt. Scotty learned to dive while working for his Uncle Norman, who
owned the renowned dive company Expeditions Unlimited. Page-Scott said this early experience with salvage boats and underwater expeditions became the foundation of his love of the sea and the wonders of the world. Capt. Scotty was born and raised in New York. He had been a resident of Ft. Lauderdale for more than 30 years. While here, he helped launch many crew members’ careers. “He preferred to hire people who were relatively new to the business and give them the opportunity to learn on the job,” Page-Scott said. “Scotty was always the most content out at sea with the wind to his back and a new destination on the horizon. He enjoyed meeting new people and especially enjoyed the chartering side
of yachting. Though he had a big ticket – 1,600-tons, all oceans – he preferred vessels of about 105 feet because they were more personable.” The couple took some time off from boating in the early 1990s to build their dream retreat on the island of Roatan in Honduras, which was where they hoped to retire. “It was a place full of adventure and discovery when we first built our home there in 1988, before there were roads and electricity,” she said. There was a memorial service for Capt. Scotty in July. A memorial book has been created online for comments or donations on the Web site for The New Tribes Mission. Visit www.ntm. org/dave_simpson or www.ntm.org/ give. – Lucy Reed
Eng. Hudek dies suddenly at age 48 Eng. John “Pete” Hudek died suddenly in late June. He was 48. A resident of Whitehall, Mich., for the past 11 years, Hudek managed Hudak Marine and Refrigeration. He worked deliveries and as a relief engineer for 20 years on many large yachts, including several Trinitys. “He was very conscientious and honest,” said Capt. Hudek Bob Terrell, who delivered three new Browards with Hudek over the years. “He was so good, he and I would deliver a 100-foot yacht, just he and I.” Terrell remembered meeting Hudek for the first time in 1989 coming down the Mississippi River delivering a Broward. Hudek was delivering a Burger with the owner and had never been down the river before. “He came over and started asking me a bunch of questions because he wasn’t comfortable with the owner/ operator on board,” Terrell said. “He ended up following me down the river and we’ve been friends ever since.” Hudek’s children took martial arts classes from Terrell when they all lived in Florida, and Terrell had planned to visit Hudek this month in Michigan. Hudek, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is survived by his wife, Siva; his three children, Christopher, Melissa and Michael; his mother; a brother; and a sister. – Lucy Reed
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MariTech repair, service centers specialize in mid-size market The Triton’s networking event this month will be held Aug. 1 (always the first Wednesday of the month) at the offices of MariTech Services, a new repair service provider in Ft. Lauderdale. Dan Lane, service advisor for the company, took on our questions this month, and will be our networking host from 6-8 p.m. at the company’s new facilities. (Directions are listed at the end.) Q: Tell us about your business. We have been in business as National Liquidators since 1988 and
have been repairing and servicing repossession and government-seized vessels for our clients for almost 20 years. Opening a repair and service center for the public was a natural extension of our existing business. Our new service division is called MariTech Services and we specialize in boats in the 30-foot to 70-foot range. Our capabilities include mechanical and engine work, fiberglass and carpentry, electronics, plumbing, drives, underwater gear, and special services worldwide. We have two locations now in operation and fully staffed: Ft.
Lauderdale and Ft. Myers, Fla. Both of our repair centers are located on BoatClubsAmerica properties: Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub (former location of Jackson Marine, on the New River, near Marina Mile) and, Ft. Myers BoatClub (on the Caloosahatchee River in South Ft. Myers.) Both opened this year. Q: I noticed the BoatClub logo on your ad (on page A29 of this issue). What is that and how is your company affiliated with it? Last year, BoatClubsAmerica purchased the marina formerly known
as Jackson Marine and renamed the property Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub. We have signed a long-term lease agreement with BoatClubsAmerica to operate on this site. Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub is in the planning stages to redevelop the entire property as a world-class marina facility. Every last seawall and building will be rebuilt over the next few years. We are thrilled about the future plans for Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub. This is going to be a great place for our customers to bring their boats and yachts for repair, service, and parts. Very soon, the developers of Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub will be finalizing their planning and design phase for the property. It’s very exciting for us to be a part of the new vision that will unfold on the site. Meanwhile, this marina remains open. Q: Tell us about the owners. National Liquidators is owned by Bob Toney, who has built a reputation as the world’s largest boat liquidator company by handling more than 15,000 jobs since 1988. BoatClubsAmerica is a marina development company that built its first marina in 1997. Over the past decade, Ed and Patrick Ruff have completed the redevelopment of two marina properties in Bonita Springs and Naples, and are working on the next two in Ft. Myers and Ft. Lauderdale. What the Ruffs do takes experience in two areas of business: builders and operators. They have spent the past decade learning lessons and perfecting the business formula. Q: How are your two markets – Ft. Lauderdale and Fort Myers – different? Boaters in Ft. Myers seem to use their vessels more regularly, so ongoing maintenance is important. This is nice, because we are really establishing some long-term relationships with our new customers. Many owners of boats in Ft. Lauderdale are from out of the area and use their boats less often, but when they do, they expect the boat to be ready to go. This is where MariTech Services continues to be a valuable resource to the boating community. Q: Ft. Lauderdale can be a tough market. How do you distinguish yourself from all the other repair service companies in town? The competition in the Ft. Lauderdale market is much more apparent than in the Ft. Myers area. However, there is so much work in Ft. Lauderdale that there is enough to keep us and our competition very busy. This is a good thing for the industry. The competition keeps all of us at the
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Report: USCG pressured judges to rule against mariners The Baltimore Sun reported in late conduct a hearing to investigate the June that mariners have lost nearly allegations. every case brought before the U.S. Though they would not talk to Coast Guard’s administrative court The Sun for its investigation, USCG system in the past spokespersons eight years. Of more released statements ‘The Sun’s reporting than 6,300 charges after the story incorrectly classified files by Coast Guard appear. Rear ... 5,200 charges, all of investigators since Adm. Mary E. 1999, mariners have which involved little or Landry, director prevailed in just 14 of governmental no administrative law cases, the newspaper and public affairs, judge involvement, as reported. disputed the In a sworn classification of Coast Guard victories.’ statement, one — Statement from thousands of cases retired judge said Rear Adm. Mary E. Landry involving charges she was told by and/or violations Chief Judge Joseph against mariners N. Ingolia, head of the administrative since 1999. law office, to always rule for the Coast “More than 2,400 of the 6,300 Guard, and came under pressure when charges were administratively she did not. withdrawn, fully admitted, or have not The charges were contained in yet been assigned to an administrative a detailed piece law judge,” she said ‘What they are doing in a statement. of investigative journalism, “Approximately is wrong, and people published under the need to know about it.’ 2,800 charges settled headline “Justice voluntarily prior to — Judge Jeffie J. Massey, assignment to an Capsized,” in the June as quoted by The Baltimore Sun administrative law 24 issue of The Sun. Reaction to the judge. The Sun’s report has been quick and severe. In reporting incorrectly classified these Washington, Maryland Rep. Elijah 5,200 charges, all of which involved Cummings, chairman of the House little or no administrative law judge Subcommittee on Coast Guard and involvement, as Coast Guard victories.” Maritime Transportation, said he will Other Coast Guard spokespersons
Ft. Lauderdale’s businesses want to keep their reputation MARITECH, from page A8 top of our game. Q; How would you describe Ft. Lauderdale’s yacht repair scene? The repair and service industry is growing and everyone is working hard to keep the international reputation of the area as a leader worldwide. However, the number of facilities handling the 30- to 70-foot range of boats is decreasing with waterfront properties being converted from marine to residential use. Ft. Lauderdale BoatClub will remain a marine facility with MariTech Services as the service provider. Due to the fewer facilities serving the mid-size market, we see the future to be a very bright one. MariTech Services is located at 1915 S.W. 21st Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale. To get there, take Davie Road west over I-95. Turn right at the bottom of the overpass onto Frontage Road and follow east to the stop sign. Turn right, go under 95 and jog left onto 21st Ave. Follow south along the railroad tracks to Jackson
Marine Center. For more information, visit www.maritechservices-fl.com, call 954-791-7088 or e-mail Dan at danl@ maritechservices-fl.com.
acknowledged that the two internal memos obtained in which a Coast Guard official was said to have issued private instructions telling other judges how to rule were serious charges that they did not take lightly. No indication was made as to what would be done about them, however. Rep. Cummings said he wants
retired Judge Jeffie J. Massey to testify before Congress. The Sun quoted Massey as saying that she is “willing to tell the truth about what happened at the Coast Guard with anyone who will listen. What they are doing is wrong, and people need to know about it.” – Lucy Reed
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Creech attempting to build up working capital GLOBAL, from page A1 morally defensible thing to do. I didn’t want to be out there playing a shell game.” Capt. Johnson noted that Global’s place in the megayacht refit world has evolved to make the yard too important to simply fade away. In the past few years, it has handled refits and regular maintenance on vessels including the 244-foot Blohm + Voss Katana, the 180-foot Lurssen Ronin, the 205-foot Feadship Meduse, the 229-foot Benetti Reverie, the 172-foot Feadship Gallant Lady, the 295-foot Royal Denship Princess Mariana, and the 172-foot Perini Navi Liberty. “This is not a small facility,” he said. “It’s a major refit facility. Because of its ability to haul large yachts, I don’t think it’s going to be down for long. There are a bunch of different groups vying for control to bring it up again. “Whether Rob Creech can do it and still be involved, I don’t know,” he said. “But if he doesn’t, somebody will, because of the need in the industry to haul large yachts.” Thunderbolt Marine, a megayacht refit facility down the Savannah River, refused some high-profile boats from Global, but it did take the Coast Guard’s 100-foot tender and 70-barge
that needed a home. “There was some hesitation on our part,” said Ralph Heil, president and COO of Thunderbolt Marine. “We have our own schedule and we didn’t want to take on problems.” Still, Heil said he was sorry to see Global close. “No. 1, I have friends and neighbors out of work,” he said. “And No. 2, just at a time when both yards were overcoming the bad news of several years back, one again there’s bad news in the press about Savannah’s yachting community.” Until this summer, though, the news from Savannah was positive. Global bought the yard, formerly Intermarine Savannah and Palmer Johnson Savannah – in the summer of 2004. The Morning News reported that Creech and his partners paid $12 million for it. “Everybody kind of agreed originally, when the sale was made, that they’d never make it,” said James Preston of Sapphire Seas, the charter division of Wright Maritime Group and a Savannah resident for 30 years. “They just paid too much for it. The local investors that I know personally have been unhappy since the beginning.” Creech told the Morning News that the company never really had enough working capital.
“In spite of that, we still managed $55 million in revenue in three years,” the newspaper quoted him as saying. “Now we’re looking for a strong combination of capital and work to take us to the next level.” But first it must rise up again and reopen. If it’s a matter of work, Capt. Johnson of M/Y Rebecca said that’s not a cause for concern. He was happy with the work he received at Global. “When something like this happens, the quality and quantity of work can suffer,” he said. “The guys aren’t worried about work but about feeding their families.” So when he learned that some of his subcontractors weren’t getting paid, he asked for a list of all outstanding debt related to his boat. He then subtracted that from the yard’s bill and walked around paying the subs directly. “I felt personally responsible,” Johnson said. “And it was also a way to protect the owner. I didn’t want any liens to come back on the boat.” The yard and the subs handled themselves professionally, Johnson said. “Through all that adversity, I came out with one of the best paint jobs I’ve ever seen.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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During more than two decades in crew placement, Nelly Greene has helped PHOTO/DAVID REED hundreds of people find work on megayachts.
Nelly Greene, crew placement guru, is heading to Baltimore By Lucy Chabot Reed Nelly Greene, a long-time crew placement agent in Ft. Lauderdale, is retiring this fall. Well, not really retiring, but she is leaving Ft. Lauderdale to move back home to Baltimore to be closer to her children and grandchildren. “ ‘Retiring from the Ft. Lauderdale yachting scene’ is a more apt description,” she said. “I am sure I will work and hopefully something in the marine industry.” Greene built her second career as a placement agent at a time when the industry was just beginning to grow. In the past 25 years, she has helped hundreds of crew find work on megayachts. “It’s been a good ride,” she said. “Yachting has been good to me.” And she’s been good to yachting. Greene moved to Ft. Lauderdale in early 1980s when the youngest of her four children had gone off to college. Her plan was to visit with friends for about six months, then return to the Chesapeake Bay area. But Ft. Lauderdale’s yachting industry was abuzz then and starving for workers. At Chuck’s Steakhouse one night, someone asked her if she could varnish. She could, and earned $10 an hour day working around town. Suddenly, at age 40, her yachting career had begun and her six-month plan lasted two years. “I was in retail management, as a buyer and seller of jewelry, and now I didn’t have to wear high heels or stockings or drive an hour to work,” she said. Then someone asked her if she could cook (she could) and she got a job on a boat to the Caribbean. There, she met Norma Trease in 1983 or ’84 and she helped her start The Crew Network, which would eventually be purchased by Fraser Yachts Worldwide. “There we were with two phones, two lines, no computer,” Greene said.
She only stayed a couple of years before going back to work on boats and working other jobs. She went back to The Crew Network about eight years ago and leaves it this fall as a senior crewing consultant. “If you had told me when I was a kid that I would have to work for a living, I would have said you were nuts,” she said. “My mom didn’t work. I went to college to get married and have kids, and that’s exactly what I did. “Yachting has been extremely rewarding,” she said. “I look back and some of these kids that I helped get their first job are now captains of some big boats.” The industry has changed a bit in all those years. Crew are more professional now – “and that’s a good thing,” she said – and yachts are requiring more skills. In the early days, landing a crewing job was all word-of-mouth. Skills weren’t as critical as enthusiasm. Today, credentials and the kind of service skills a person learns in the hospitality industry are essential. “The amazing thing to me is that kids in the states won’t come here [Ft. Lauderdale], but kids from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, they do,” she said. “For that first job, you’ve got to be here. Someone with transferable skills is going to get a job if they are here and are persistent.” Her advice to young crew? “You can look at this industry in two ways,” she said. “You can work it a couple of years, make good money and see some of the world, meet nice people. But it can also be a really amazing career. Now, it does require study. Chefs are chefs, not just cooks. Stews have to have a strong hospitality background. But if you have a yen to make people happy and you want to make some money, this is a great career.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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USCG Vessel 13 sent a dinghy to make contact with the stranded and drfting refugees. PHOTO/BOSUN
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Argyll and her crew assisted refugees By Lucy Chabot Reed Three days into the trip from St. Thomas to Miami this spring, Bosun Christopher Burton was on watch on the M/Y Argyll when he spotted a small boat a couple miles off the port bow. It was 1 p.m. and the 153-foot megayacht was 11 miles northnortheast of Cay Sal Bank, too far out for a small boat to be cruising. Burton hailed the captain. “We diverted over to check it out and when we got closer, they were waving us down like crazy,” Capt.
Robert Corcoran said. Argyll’s chief engineer, Anuar Vasquez, is Venezuelan and communicated with the captain of the boat. He learned they were out of gas, had lost a propeller on one of their two outboards and had been drifting three days without food or water. Vasquez overheard a young girl of about 12 ask her father “Is this when we’re going to die now?” With Vasquez’s help, Corcoran quickly assessed the situation and determined no one was in imminent danger and the boat was not sinking, so
he made the decision not to let anyone onboard the charter yacht. “It’s just safer and creates a lot less legal issues and hassles, especially for a foreign-flagged boat coming into the United States,” he said. “We just jumped right in and went into our survival training.” He mustered the crew and directed them to secure the yacht and gather all the extra water onboard, any fruit or other perishable food, blankets and first aid supplies. They passed more
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The crew of M/Y Argyll who helped rescue the boat of Cuban refugees. From left, top, Second Engineer Jose, Chief Eng. Anuar Vasquez, Chief Stewardess Angie and former deckhand Josh; middle row is Chef Patrick Roney, Stewardess Kirsty and Mate Tane Rawi; bottom row is Capt. Robert Corcoran, delivery Capt. Paul, and Chief Eng. Eduardo. USCG Vessel 13 is in the background. PHOTO/BOSUN CHRISTOPHER BURTON.
They called the USCG, stayed until help arrived “It was a great experience,” Corcoran said. “I couldn’t be happier with the than four cases of bottled water to the crew and how they tried to help. We refugees, as well as a large bag of food. were already three days under way and “They were eating the food as soon we could just about see Miami, and as they got it aboard,” he said. “It was then we had this diversion. The bosun quite a sight to see the food opened and was really switched on. consumed so quickly.” “You’re always looking out for Then they placed a satellite call refugee boats,” he said. “Especially to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, at night, they’re a definite hazard which had gotten reports of the boat to navigation because they have no earlier in the day but running lights.” could not locate it. In The vastness of ‘I talked to a lot of fact, Corcoran said the ocean sunk in for captains about this during his watch that Corcoran in the days morning, Argyll passed and a lot of them said and weeks after the a 200-foot Coast Guard they wouldn’t have rescue. Aside from the vessel from Miami stopped. There wasn’t close contact with the and “got buzzed” Coast Guard vessel and a question with this by a Coast Guard helicopter searching helicopter. crew to stop and for the refugees, They waited for the check it out, and to another megayacht Coast Guard, slowly had been following help if those people circling the refugee about five miles behind boat at a safe distance needed help.’ Argyll most of the way — Capt. Robert Corcoran from St. Thomas. and updating their position every half “When we turned hour. The Coast Guard arrived four north, they went up along the Bahamas and a half hours later. They had drifted bank,” he said. “Had we gone up the about 8 miles by then. other side, we would have missed them. “Had they been in any distress, we “I talked to a lot of captains about would have done more,” Corcoran said. this and a lot of them said they “The Coast Guard asked if we had wouldn’t have stopped. There wasn’t taken anyone aboard and when we said a question with this crew to stop and no, they said ‘good’ and released us check it out, and to help if those people right away.” needed help.” The Coast Guard vessel stopped about 100 yards away and dispatched Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at a dinghy to make contact with the lucy@the-triton.com. refugees.
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To secure 95,000 miles of coastline, USCG may opt for drones USCG Rear Adm. Brian Salerno announced in July that the U.S. Coast Guard may deploy unmanned “drone” aircraft to monitor nearly 95,000 miles of largely unwatched U.S. coastline, according to a story by Global Security Newswire. The drones would track the location of vessels under 300 gross tons; larger
vessels are already covered by the AIS system. Salerno did not offer details of what a drone-based surveillance and detection network might look like or how exactly the planes would be deployed. The United States has 95,000 miles of coastline that is essentially an international border, Salerno said. Security is relatively robust at the nation’s larger ports, but remains “spotty” along other coastal areas, he said at a breakfast meeting held by the National Defense University Foundation. The 8,000 smaller foreign vessels that make about 60,000 U.S. port calls a year, as well as the 17 million recreational boats in the United States, come and go largely unseen unless an aircraft or Coast Guard boat happens to be in the vicinity, Salerno said. Salerno’s comments come a few weeks after Vayl Oxford, head of the Homeland Security Department’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, said his agency was planning a shift away from a port-centric attention to maritime shipping containers, the newswire reported.
Shipping lane shifts in Boston
For the first time in the United States, ship traffic lanes were shifted in Boston in July to reduce the risk of collisions between large ships and whales. The lanes have been rotated slightly to the northeast and narrowed to avoid waters where there are high concentrations of whales. The lane shift adds 3.75 nautical miles to the overall distance and 10 to 22 minutes to each one-way trip. It also improves safety by moving large ship traffic further away from areas frequently transited by smaller fishing boats, and by reducing chances
of damage to large ships owing to collisions with whales or with other ships while attempting to avoid whales. About 300 North Atlantic right whales are thought to remain today. The whales migrate between the Canadian and northeast U.S. coasts, ranging all the way to Florida. “This is a large part of NOAA’s effort to work with its partners and industry to improve the prospects for endangered North Atlantic right whales. The population is vulnerable since they are particularly susceptible to collisions with ships,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, NOAA administrator and undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere. The International Maritime Organization approved the proposed lane shift in December. Since then, NOAA navigational charts have been updated. Approximately 3,500 ship transits occur within the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary every year, with the vast majority using lanes. The shift rotated the east-west leg of the lanes by 12 degrees to the north, and lengthened the north-south lane to account for this adjustment. The lanes themselves were narrowed by one-half mile, to a width of 1.5 miles each. The width of the buffer between outgoing and incoming traffic was not affected. For more information, visit NOAA at www.noaa.gov or U.S. Coast Guard District 1 at www.uscgnewengland. com.
Bush opposes speed limit
A NOAA proposal to limit the speeds of ocean-going vessels along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard is being opposed by U.S. President George W. Bush, according to a report in Maritime Executive Magazine. The plan, intended to protect the endangered North
Atlantic right whale, proposed speed limits of no more than 10 knots for deep draft shipping during certain periods of right whale activity. The public comment period on the plan ended last fall, and since then the plan has remained at the White House Office of Management and Budget, past the normal 90-day review period. Almost 30 foreign-flag shipping firms have signed a letter to the U.S. government opposing the speed limits.
MARAD hosts shipbuilding summit
More than 80 folks from government and industry met in Washington in July for a shipyard summit, hosted by the U.S. Maritime Administration, to discuss the state of the domestic shipbuilding industry and explore how to move forward in the current robust markets, in order to prepare for the downturn which is likely to follow. The new initiative, designed by MARAD to improve and sustain domestic shipbuilders, comes on the heels of other high-profile efforts to focus MARAD’s concerns helping the U.S. merchant marine and businesses that keep the administration going, according to a report in Maritime Executive Magazine. It was decided that the biggest challenge facing business is the shortage of qualified labor in the shipbuilding industries. MARAD pledged to help alleviate this crisis. The meeting represented something of a “kick off ” for MARAD to become more actively involved in helping the shipbuilding industry and to form the nucleus of what MARAD Administrator Sean Connaughton called “a long-term partnership to meet challenges and to further explore what government and the private sector could be doing to
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Piracy up 37 percent; Somalia, Nigeria remain high-risk areas NEWS BRIEFS, from page A16 improve and sustain the shipbuilding industry.” Yachting industry attendees included Knight & Carver. A list of attendees can be found at www. newsletterscience.com/marex/ pdf/00000136.pdf.
Piracy incidents on the rise
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) recently released statistics from the second quarter of 2007, which states that acts of piracy and armed robbery jumped 37 percent compared to the second quarter of 2006. Somalia and Nigeria remain dangerous, high-risk areas. In Somalia, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre recorded 17 incidents so far in 2007, up from 10 for all of 2006. In 2007, eight vessels were hijacked, with 85 crew members taken hostage. IMB advises vessels not calling at Somalia to remain at least 200nm clear of Somali waters at all times. Last month, there was an attempted attack 315nm off the Somali coastline. Total piracy incidents during the first half of ’07 (126 attacks) are similar to those of the first half of ’06 (127).
Manatee plan gets OK
County officials in South Florida approved a revised manatee protection plan in July that allows 4,392 new places to park boats to be built in Broward County, newspapers reported. That’s about 40 percent fewer places than the original 7,000 the county sought from the state. The plan calls for new fees on owners of commercial boating facilities, such as marinas, primarily to pay for increased law enforcement to deter boaters from speeding, according to the Sun-Sentinel. It also calls for
more signs warning boaters to slow down, including ones that would light up when manatees are present. The slips include boat slips, drystack storage units, boat-ramp parking spaces and other facilities for boats. The plan now must be approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
write seven books and hundreds of magazine articles. His race-winning design was copied throughout sailing after his wins. Mitchell suffered from Parkinson’s disease and lived his final months on a houseboat in Key Biscayne in Miami.
New megayacht book published
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda of Perto Cervo in Sardinia have announced a trans-Atlantic race. The race will start in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on Nov. 26 and will finish in Sint Maarten. The race is open to boats 60 feet (18m) and larger. For the official Notice of Race, visit www.yccs.it.
The latest mustsee publication in the yachting industry is the 648page Superyacht, an oversized book bound in silver Italian silk with silver-gilded pages. Gunter It is published by Gloria Books. Created under the editorial direction of Jim Gilbert, founder of Showboats International magazine, and Geordie Greig, editor of Tatler, the book is filled with original articles – from the era of Cleopatra to today – and includes profiles of the biggest yachts, the most important industry leaders, and the most influential owners in yachting. more than 1,500 photographs. Gloria printed 1,000 of the books, which come numbered in a Lucite case with a pair of white gloves. It retails for $3,950. For information about the book, contact Becky Gunter, the U.S. sales representative, at bg@glorialuxury.com.
Mitchell dies at 96
Carleton Mitchell, a champion sailor who won three consecutive Bermuda races in a boat he designed, died in July of heart failure. He was 96. Mitchell was born in 1910 in New Orleans. After serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II, he sailed to the Caribbean and wrote “Islands to Windward” in 1948. He went on to
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Canal may link Caspian, Black seas
In June, the president of Kazakhstan proposed a $6 billion project to build a canal connecting the Caspian and Black seas. If built, the nearly 700km Eurasia Canal would be eight times longer than the Panama Canal, according to a report in Maritime Executive Magazine. Vessels traveling from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea must travel north to the Volga River in Russia, then west into the Volga-Don Canal, then southeast to the Don River, and finally onto the Azov Sea that opens into the Black Sea. The proposed Eurasia Canal would be a direct passage, 1,000km shorter and with half as many locks, and be able to handle three times the traffic capacity of the Volga-Don Canal. Russian officials have proposed expanding the Volga-Don Canal. If Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev is successful finding investors, he estimated the canal could be complete within 5 years. Some worry that directly connecting two seas with different ecological systems could have dire environmental effects.
Panama to develop old U.S. base
Government officials in Panama signed an agreement in July to construct what is believed to be largest development project in the country’s history, according to a story on National Public Radio.
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Low sulfur means lower emissions, less cosmetic maintenance BRIDGE, from page A1 captain said. They agreed that fossil fuel is cheap compared with alternative fuel, about 3 cents more a gallon typically, which can add up over thousands of gallons. But they also agreed that the more it is used, the lower the price would come. “If you look at a spreadsheet of the cost of fuel and production, crude oil is still one of the cheapest fossil fuels, even with the price hikes recently,” one captain said. “The most expensive is hydrogen cell.” The captain who has been burning ULSD addressed the heat question. There is some concern that taking out some of the sulfur in diesel fuel will lower its lubricity and thus cause more friction and more heat. “I’m concerned when I have to go to low sulfur,” a captain said. “I’m worried about the heat.” “I’m asking for high sulfur because of the lubrication issue,” another said. “I don’t have a heat issue,” said the captain who uses ULSD. “The problem I’m monitoring is cross-hatching on the pistons.” This captain has 92-series Detroits in an older megayacht that is coming up for its W-6, the class inspection of engines at 15,000 hours. “We’ve got tier-2 engines,” he said. “When I come up for my W-6, they’re out. I’m not even going to bother with it. We’re just going to switch out the engines. Electric engines are designed for low sulfur.” This captain also uses a fuel additive when the yacht takes on ULSD. “We put it in the truck, then we fill the boat,” he said. “I’ve got to tell you that low-sulfur is a big labor saver. It cuts down on cosmetic maintenance big time because there’s less soot.” The captains were also curious
Attendees of The Triton’s August Bridge luncheon were, from left, Jeff Hardgrave of M/Y Mimi, Chris Young of M/Y Never Enough, Rob Messenger of M/Y Tamara K, David Hare (looking), and Craig Jones of M/Y Carry-On. PHOTO/LUCY REED about the effect of ethanol and the popular 10 percent mixture of ethanol and gasoline called E10. When the concept was first introduced in the United States 30 years ago, rubber gaskets, hoses and o-rings deteriorated. “Ethanol’s problem is that it’s a sponge,” one captain said. “It absorbs water and leaves a gooey mess on the bottom of the tank. “And in some types of fiberglass, ethanol turns the tank into a gooey mess.” They were concerned about older injection systems. About 25 years ago, o-rings began to be made from a nonpetroleum product that wouldn’t be affected by ethanol. Anything older might still have issues, they agreed. “After that first fuel crisis in the late 70s, early 80s, they changed all the oring material,” one captain said. “My experience is that the low-sulfur fuel won’t affect those.”
“The guy at RPM changed my seals to Viton seals on the injectors, so I’m OK,” one captain said. “He said he’s seen more fuel components coming in for rebuilds.” “Four months ago, the Detroit guys in Ft. Lauderdale didn’t know what I was talking about when I mentioned low sulfur,” a captain said. “I have older engines and I wanted to know what modifications I had to make.” “You have to look at the life span and age of the engines,” another said. “It’s all dollars and cents.” “Talk to the mechanics,” said a third. “The guys at RPM are a good source.” The need to protect the environment was a periphery issue, these captains agreed. It is only a deciding factor with owners who are inclined to be more concerned about environmental issues. “It’s hard to argue with an owner about the environment,” a captain said. “Unless they are into it, they don’t
want to hear anything about it. For those owners, you’ll have a much easier argument with the cosmetic issue. “It’s actually cheaper to go low sulfur as long as you’re not doing damage to the vessel,” he said. “The maintenance is much less, and there’s no hassle with sheen. Even if it’s just carbon on the water, not oil, it’s not worth it.” Availability was a concern, too. These captains agreed they don’t tend to fuel in marinas because they take on too much fuel. Instead, they use fuel suppliers. “Suppliers have said that whatever they can get is what you get,” one captain said. “When I bunker, I pre-order low sulfur,” said the captain who uses it. Also, traveling around the world, these captains were concerned about availability and having to switch back and forth between fuel types. “In the Bahamas, they don’t know what low sulfur is,” one captain said. “In Europe, low sulfur is all over the place. St. Maarten has low sulfur, and Puerto Rico.” So can a yacht move between regular fuel and alternative fuel and back again? These captains said yes. “The entire country of Brazil does it; we can do it, too,” one captain said. “Yeah, but Brazil has $2-an-hour labor,” another said. “I don’t think ethanol is the way to go, though,” a captain said. “Hydrogen really needs to be the way. Ultimately, yachts will have hydrogen-based engines. That way, we can refuel onboard. We can pull our fuel right out of the watermaker.” If you make your living working as a yacht captain, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon, lucy@the-triton.com.
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BVI is building it; will the high-end yachting sector come? By Carol M. Bareuther There’s a building boom in the British Virgin Islands and it’s targeted squarely toward the high-end yachting sector and megayachts. Witness the Tampa-based Mainsail Development Group’s $95 million marina, spa and resort project on 230-acre Scrub Island, located just off the northern end of Tortola. This development broke ground in 2005 and is slated to open in April 2008. Across Trellis Bay is Beef Island, best known as home of Lettsome International Airport. Hong Kong investor Raymond Hung bought this island a decade ago and plans to build an $80 million, five-star luxury hotel and villa complex, the Beef Island Golf & Country Club Resort, on 650 acres. This will be the largest development in the territory, with 663 residential units, inner and outer 200-slip marinas with seven slips for megayachts, a marina village, commercial center, and an 18hole Jack Nicklaus golf course.
The government has given the project its blessing. In addition, in May 2006, Hung’s Hong Kong-based Applied Development Holdings Ltd. signed contracts with Interlink Group of Puerto Rico, a developer of high-end resort projects, and U.S.-based Island Global Yachting, owner of Yacht Haven Grande on St. Thomas. ATM, a Marina Bay design and coastal engineering firm, will design the marina. Governmental and financial support has been secured, but the project has come under fire from residents and environmentalists. One issue is that a salt pond will be excavated to build the inner marina. Another is that construction sedimentation will endanger juvenile fish hatcheries in Hans Creek and Bluff Bay, an area that forms one of the last intact wetland ecosystems in the territory. The area is also important for bird migration and sea turtles that lay eggs on the beach. Last year, the BVI Fisherperson’s Association and Concerned Individuals for the Protection of Beef Island
St. Maarten updates traffic laws NEWS BRIEFS, from page A17 The project, worth up to $10 billion, will include a media city, an industrial area and a residential town on the shores of the Panama Canal at the site of the former Howard U.S. Air Force Base. British company London & Regional will manage the project.
New traffic laws in St. Maarten
Beginning Aug. 1, all drivers and passengers in vehicles in St. Maarten must wear seat belts (children must be in approved child restraint safety seats), use only hands-free devices with the cell phones while driving, and stop at marked crossings for pedestrians. The government released a statement reminding visitors of the amendments. Vehicles manufactured in 1986 or later must have front seat belts; those manufactured in ’94 or later must have safety belts in the front and back seats.
Alinghi wins America’s Cup
Alinghi successfully defended the America’s Cup for the Société Nautique de Genève with a thrilling one-second win in race seven over Emirates Team New Zealand. Alinghi won the 32nd America’s Cup Match by a 5-2 score. That score doesn’t reflect just how close the racing was. In each of the last three races Alinghi came from behind to snatch its victory. None was closer than the final contest when the Swiss were barely able to hold on for the win. More than 5.7 million people visited Port America’s Cup in the past four years of racing. During the 2007 season, about 2.8 million visited. A record 87,500 people visited on July 1 to watch
racing. The Société Nautique de Genève has identified and signed a Challenger of Record for the 33rd America’s Cup. Protocol for the next America’s Cup revealed the introduction of a new class of boat, 90 feet in length, sailed by a crew of about 20. The final design rule for the new class will be issued by Dec. 31. The venue has not been announced, but it was acknowledged that there is an existing relationship with Valencia and a host city agreement with the city is being pursued. The selection of Valencia, or an alternative European venue, will be announced by Dec. 31.
released a statement announcing the formation of an alliance with the BVI Heritage Conservation Group to oppose development of Beef Island. However, in February, Chief Minister Dr. Orlando Smith announced in a statement, “I am very pleased to be able to announce that we have reached an
agreement with the developers, and government has given its approval for this project to go forward. It was a very tough and lengthy negotiation.” Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer living in St. Thomas. Contact her through editorial@the-triton.com.
A20 August 2007 PROFILE: Brad Jackson
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Brad Jackson revels in little sleep, hard work By Carol M. Bareuther If you aspire to a job where you sleep no more than 4 hours at a time and often with a survival suit on, subsist on freeze-dried food, and go without a shower for weeks on end, then follow in the footsteps of Brad Jackson and sign up to crew aboard an oceangoing round-the-world racing yacht. “I grew up dinghy sailing,” said Jackson, a native New Zealander. “As I got older, I crewed on a lot of different types of boats. That opportunity really expanded when I became a sail maker and rigger. In this profession, I was able to sail not only on a number of boats, but also in many locations. A lot of guys that do competitive, round-the-world sailing have a lot of sailing experience and have another professional skill that they can bring to their position onboard. They also tend to be in the right place at the right time.” Jackson’s big break came in the early 1990s when he was sailing for a man that became one of the key organizers for New Zealand Endeavor in the 199394 Whitbread. “I applied to crew by filling out a resume just like you do for a normal job,” Jackson said. “I didn’t think I’d get the slot, but I did.” Through the years, Jackson has racked up impressive experience and achievements. New Zealand Endeavor won the 1993-94 Whitbread with Jackson as crew. Three years later, he completed the 1997-98 Whitbread with second-place finisher Merit Cup. In 2001-02, he sailed the Volvo Ocean Race as part of the fourth-place team, Team Tyco. In 2003, he crewed aboard the 140-foot Mari Cha IV as this monohull set a new transatlantic speed record of six days. And in 2005-
Brad Jackson, at the wheel, says getting a job in a roundthe-world race now is harder than it used to be thanks to shrinking numbers of opportunities. PHOTO/DEAN BARNES 06, Jackson stood as one of two watch captains when ABN AMRO One won the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race. “It’s harder to get aboard as crew now than when I first started, more competitive,” he said. “That’s because there are fewer crew positions on each yacht and a smaller number of yachts.” The first of these global races, the 1973-74 Whitbread saw 17 yachts, with a total of 167 crew members from seven nations. The most recent Volvo Ocean race, by contrast, sailed with seven yachts with an average of 10 and a skipper each. As exciting as these sailing pursuits sound, accomplishing these feats is far from all fun and games. “I can tell you, there’s a lot of hard work getting ready for the race that isn’t glamorous at all,” he said. “You have one area and you have to look after that area. Psychologically, you had better be raring to go. After all, you need to put your life on hold for over a year. I have a wife and three kids, so you know that’s a big adjustment. “During that year, we’d get up early and be in the gym by 6:30 a.m. Then,
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there were 12-hour days, six days a week, and that was on a good week. There were many more working hours in a week when a problem came up and during the final months of preparation.” Then, there’s the race itself. The last Volvo Ocean race, which some call the Formula One of yacht racing, traced a nine-leg, 31,000-nautical-mile route that took sailors through some of the toughest sailing territories in the world. Crew members raced 24 hours a day for up to a month at a time. As a watch captain, Jackson said, “My job was to work with the skipper and run the show, chart the navigation, be the decision-maker. Even though we stood 4-on/4-off, there was always something to do and we had to be ready for anything at any time.” In the end, especially when the outcome is a resounding win, Jackson said, “There’s a great feeling, a feeling like you’ve really accomplished something. It’s incredible.” Working on a campaign like this isn’t without other rewards, too.
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Presley King: sailor, racer, instructor, Olympian ... banjo player By Carol M. Bareuther It’s not an exaggeration to say that Presley King, one of the most respected captains in The Moorings’ BVI-based bareboat charter fleet, can sail a yacht with his eyes closed. “Turning a wheel isn’t skippering,” said King, a native of the small Grenadine island of Bequia. “My father taught me to sail at the age of 7 by reading King the wind, by feeling the boat and how it responds to the sea. That, in turn, is what I try to teach my guests.” King hails from a rich nautical heritage. His grandfather hunted whales on the open seas and his father built 17½-foot-long Bequia sloops called double-enders. King started racing these boats at age 10. Three years later his father built him his own, which he used to catch fish and sell in the market in St. Vincent 9 nautical miles away. His father also taught him how to repair wooden boats, a skill that has served him well through his professional life on the seas. It was the mid-1960s when King first arrived in Tortola, the capitol of the British Virgin Islands and where the late Ginny and Charlie Cary started The Moorings in 1969. King’s transport was a small freighter carrying produce from St. Vincent to St. Thomas. The next few years saw him plying the Caribbean on commercial rather than recreational ventures, first delivering steel to several islands on behalf of an Antiguan company and then working with his cousin, Kenneth Chalwell, delivering freight to and from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I remember one trip where we lost our rudder right off Fajardo [Puerto Rico] in the middle of the night,” King said. “We had to use two fenders to
He’ll be signing up for another race JACKSON, from page A20 “We do have a lot of fun traveling to neat places, like this,” said Jackson, referring to Tortola where ABN AMRO One competed in the BVI Spring Regatta in April, one of three Caribbean events the boat participated in as part of a global effort to let the public see the Volvo winner in action. What’s next for Jackson? “I’m going to sign up for another campaign.” Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer living in St. Thomas. Contact her through editorial@the-triton.com.
steer the 55-foot boat.” King’s sailing career took a new tack in 1968 when he accepted a job running boats between Beef Island and Virgin Gorda for Marina Key, a BVI resort development. He worked at Marina Key nearly 17 years; then in 1985 joined the Moorings as a charter captain – a profession he has enjoyed since. Sailboat racing has always been one of King’s big loves. He’s long been known as ‘the man to beat’ in local club races as well as in the Bareboat Class at the annual BVI Spring Regatta. Sailing in home waters a few years ago,
he trumped visiting Olympic medalists Peter Isler and JJ Isler at the Royal BVI Yacht Club’s Defiance Day Regatta. King also made a name for himself in the international sailing world. He represented the BVI at the Pan American Games in Venezuela in 1983, sailing J/24s, and also represented the British territory at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. A man of many talents, King holds the rowing record across the Sir Francis Drake Channel between Cooper Island and Tortola and proficiently plays both the banjo and ukulele.
Nearly two years ago, a cardiac emergency left King partially paralyzed on half of his body. At 61, he rebounded physically and mentally, earned his STCW certificate and continues chartering and delivering throughout the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast. “I enjoy meeting people and I love to teach them how to sail,” he said. “It’s something I’ve been fortunate enough to make into a successful career.” Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer living in St. Thomas. Contact her through editorial@the-triton.com.
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Rumors about ownership change have circulated since last year MYBA, from page A1 dwindled at the St. Maarten show since it began in 2004. Last year, fewer than 30 boats attended. Many attendees blamed European brokerage houses – influential members of MYBA – for pressuring their brokers and boats not to attend. The smaller show caused many brokers and other attendees to question whether they would return. “It all depends on how many boats show up,” said Tim Nelson, a charter broker with Seven Seas Yacht Charters on Florida’s West Coast when asked
if he will attend the St. Maarten show again this year. “Probably having MYBA sponsor it will help. The European brokers like the Campers and the Frasers will be there.” News of the potential change of ownership surprised few around Ft. Lauderdale. Brokers have heard the rumors since last year’s show. And the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association, producers of the show, had a booth in Genoa this spring. A change in ownership does not resolve the issue many charter brokers have been grappling with since the
beginning: deciding which show to attend – Antigua or St. Maarten – or whether to attend both. The investment of time and money to attend both shows is hard for smaller firms and perhaps unnecessary for South Floridabased ones. “Being in Ft. Lauderdale, I see so many of the boats that were there [last year], I couldn’t see spending another $2,000 to go and being out of the office all that time,” said June Montagne of June Montagne Yacht Charters. “Antigua benefits me. I like the location, I like the show. I’d like to support that
The Triton’s fourth annual Boat Show Kick-Off Party is coming up. This is the best-attended party we throw all year. Last year, about 1,000 captains, crew and industry leaders came to network and kick-off the Ft. Lauderdale boat show season.
Save the date: Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m. at Bimini Boatyard on 17th Street. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at a level to fit every budget. Companies that target the large-yacht market recognize this party as one of the best ways to reach megayacht crew (other than advertising in The Triton, of course). “We are never disappointed with the job that David, Lucy and their team do at these parties, whether it is organizing it, setting up the entertainment and venue, or making sure that sponsors like us get the best value. You are very good at getting it done. We at MHG are looking forward to sponsoring future Triton parties.” – Mark Bononi, MHG Marine Benefits
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show as much as I can.” MYBA has talked to organizers of the Antigua and St. Maarten shows about ownership, several sources confirmed. Everyone interviewed for this article said they were curious to see how MYBA’s involvement will impact the Caribbean shows. “Two shows are not convenient for anybody,” said Larry Ebbs, operations manager at International Yacht Collection, one of the two largest exhibitors at the St. Maarten show last year and a MYBA member. “They discussed alternating years when there was a more cooperative approach. Now, with MYBA taking over, maybe that will happen. “Antigua’s too small a venue, and there’s no infrastructure in place to accommodate a larger show,” he said. “We all have our opinions on what will happen. We just want the best venue to promote the industry. It’s a big industry with a lot of product.” But Montagne thought Antigua could grow to accommodate more and larger vessels. “It’s like saying Ft. Lauderdale is running out of space,” she said. “There are solutions to that. You can find other venues. They can use launches and the bigger yachts can anchor in Falmouth Harbor. A lot of boats in Antigua aren’t even in the show, so there’s dock space. “It’s better to have one show,” she said. “I don’t see why they have to compete.” It’s uncertain which yachts will exhibit in St. Maarten. Its Web site (www.scye.com) hasn’t been updated in about seven months, leaving many brokers and yacht crew in the lurch. “I talked to two of my charter broker buddies and we’re all chomping at the bit to make our airline reservations,” said Marian Walker, a charter broker with The Marine Group in Dania Beach and a member of the charter committee with the Florida Yacht Brokers Association. “Usually by this time, that show is well under way.” The Sacks Group, the other large exhibitor at last year’s St. Maarten show, plans to exhibit at both shows again this year. “We will put our boats where the owners/captains want to be and not force them to do one or the other,” said Jennifer Saia, president of the Ft. Lauderdale-based firm. IYC, too, will exhibit again at the St. Maarten show, Ebbs said. The show is expected to be called the MYBA/St. Maarten Charter Show. The Triton will post MYBA’s statement in its entirety when it is released at www.the-triton.com. “It’s possible to still have two shows,” Ebbs said. “We’ll just have to wait and see what MYBA has planned.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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Roscioli Yachting Center wins 1999 lawsuit filed by JIMNA Roscioli Yachting Center won an 8-year legal battle with JIMNA and its owner, James “Jim” Barr, contractor of the east side sheds. JIMNA filed suit in 1999, claiming a balance due. Instead judgment was awarded to RYC in Circuit Court for JIMNA’s failure to install the roof to the manufacturer’s specifications, and for failure to complete the work as required by the contract, according to a statement from RYC. The court ruled the damages suffered by RYC to exceed $296,000, and attorney fees and court costs will be added as well. “I am now able to focus on our expansion project scheduled for completion later this year,” said Bob Roscioli, owner of RYC.
Ocean Medical opens in Lauderdale Ocean Medical International, the UK-based manufacturer of onboard medical kits, has opened an office in Lauderdale Marine Center in Ft. Lauderdale. Rebecca Castellano, a registered nurse for 27 years before joining the marine industry about five years ago, is sales manager to help the company expand in the United States. Started by two doctors, Ocean Medical kits are designed to address emergencies at sea depending on how far offshore a yacht is and how far it is from medical care. Kits are categorized as day-tripper (about $800), weekender (about $1,100), and those for megayachts that assume about 24 hours from medical care (up to $8,000). The kits are compartmentalized and come with detailed manuals. For more information, visit www.omi2.com or call +1-954-767-1046.
The Captain’s Mate: 1,000 listings
The Captain’s Mate, the online resource directory for the large yacht industry, has listed its 1,000th company. Developed by The Triton, The Captain’s Mate is searchable by business name,
location, service or product, and keywords. Listings include free basic information at the bronze level and paid silver- and gold-level listings. With advertising on Google and Verizon yellow pages, the site is helping more than 4,000 crew a month find the services they need around the world. The ports/maps are being upgraded this year as captains and crew continue to offer valuable feedback. Visit www.thecaptainsmate.com.
MSWI to open school in Grenada
The Maritime School of the West Indies, based in St. Maarten, plans to open a second school in Grenada. Negotiations were being held with Peter De Savery’s management to have an office open by the end of the year in his new Port Louis Marina. MSWI is an International Yacht Training-affiliated institution. The plan is for the school to have an office in the marina and find classroom facilities, additional offices and apartments nearby. Class 4 captain and IYT instructor Lou Hoffman will start the first courses while the school seeks local instructors. A professional instructor who used to work for St. Maarten’s fire department will conduct firefighting courses. A school-approved St. Maarten doctor will do the same for the first aid and medical courses. For details, visit www.MSWI.org.
MatrixLloyd climbs mountain
Capt. Justin Newcomb, co-director of consultants MatrixLloyd, and Doog Menzies, a PalmaWatch engineer, spent a gruelling month in the high Alps, climbing in aid of Alimentar Ensenando, a grassroots charity helping impoverished children in Argentina. Many superyacht industry key players have given their support. No man is king of Mont Blanc, and sensible decisions had to be made
around the weather. The team decided it wanted to make the ascent the hard way: from the Italian side. After weeks of altitude training, polishing off many of the well-known peaks around Chamonix and climbing Petit Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso amongst others, they felt they were ready. For more information, e-mail info@matrixlloyd.com or visit www. matrixlloyd.com.
Poles join IYT
Thirty Polish yachtsmen and women graduated in June from an International Yacht Training workshop
with the internationally recognized MCA Master of Yachts 200-Tons Offshore Certificates of Competence. It was conducted at PYA Residential Training Center at Trzebiez with the help of General Manager Bogdan Samosiuk. In attendance was Capt. Alfred Naskret, president of the Gadynia Maritime School, IYT’s first Polish partner school that will offer IYT courses beginning this summer. For details, contact Capt. Jasser at cpthippo@adamjasser.x.pl or Chris Taylor at christ@yachtmaster.com.
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Dockwise opens office in Italy
Ft. Lauderdalebased Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has opened a new European headquarters in Genoa, Italy. Bert Nieuwenhuizen, a Dutch national who Bert for the past seven years has managed the export business of Boero Colori, the Italian yacht-paint producer, will manage the office and oversee its operations. Nieuwenhuizen said he will focus on the strong new-build industry in Southern Europe and Italy.
USSA secures first pavilion
The year-old U.S. Superyacht Association will exhibit for the first time in a group-pavilion in the International Yacht Builders tent at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, and then at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam in November. The USSA will encompass more than 1,400 square feet of exhibition space at
the main entrance. METS organizers have dedicated more than 100 square meters in the Superyacht Pavilion. For more information, visit www. ussuperyacht.com.
Trinity closes on IYC
Mississippi-based Trinity Yachts has completed its acquisition of International Yacht Collection, the Ft. Lauderdale-based brokerage and management company. IYC will continue its core business of large yacht brokerage sales, management and charter while Trinity will handle new yachts sales for the Trinity line directly. For more information contact IYC at +1-954-522-2323 or www.iyc.com; or Trinity at +1-228-276-1000 or www. trinityyachts.com.
TowBoatU.S. opens on Tenn-Tom
Delivery Capt. Richard Moore has opened a TowBoatU.S. business at Grand Harbor Marina on the Tennessee-Tombigbee (Tenn-Tom). Moore, a former cowboy who spent 20 years in Montana, carries a USCG master of gross tonnage license with sail and tow endorsements. He is also
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MIASF awards Hutch Hutchengs 2007 Golden Anchor award BUSINESS BRIEFS, from page A24 a marine mechanic and former owner of an offshore charter boat and delivery company in Florida. TowBoatU.S. Pickwick Lake has a 23-foot Shamrock response vessel. For more information, call +1-731-607-3172, or visit www. BoatUS.com/Towing.
Night Vision has new HQ
To better serve customers and handle sales, Night Vision Technologies moved its headquarters to new and larger facility at 1119 Luke St., #101, Irving, Tex. The company’s phone, fax and toll free numbers, e-mail addresses and Web site remain the same. For more details, visit www.nvti-usa.com.
New owners for Yachtbrokers
Mimi Andain and Phil Pennicott have acquired Yachtbrokers International from its former owner, who is now focusing on his Planechartering. com business. Pennicott has many years experience owning and managing yachts of 20-40 meters; Andain has worked in the charter industry for the past 11 years. Based in Antibes, the pair plans to elevate the business “into a serious market contender,” according to a news release. For more information, e-mail mimi@yachtbrokers-int.com or philpennicott@yachtbrokers-int.com.
NavQuest.com, Paradox partner
Boca Raton-based NavQuest.com, a free online marine navigation service, has partnered with Paradox Marine, manufacturer of the Marine Magellan, a wireless boat security and vessel monitoring system with GPS tracking. NavQuest.com will provide the online cartography for the live tracking of vessels that have a Marine Magellan Platinum system onboard. For details, visit www.navquest.com or www.paradoxmarine.com.
Agmon relocates
Dan Agmon, formerly a project engineer for the new 65m Royal Denship M/Y Turmoil, has relocated his marine engineering company, Agmon Marine Services, to Savannah, Ga. Agmon has been operating since 2003 from Ft. Lauderdale. The company’s services are available 24/7, and with advance notice, can travel worldwide. Agmon handles engine service and repair, air conditioning and refrigeration, hydraulics, water makers and all other systems onboard. For more information, visit www. agmonmarine.com.
New Turkish distributor
Underwater Lights USA, which manufactures the Sea Vision brand of underwater lights, has appointed Denpar Makina Ltd. as its distributor in Turkey.
UK service center for Novurania
Ft. Lauderdale-based Novurania of America has appointed BHG Marine of Lymington, Hampshire, England the company’s official service center for the UK. With 60 years in the marine business, BHG is located in Solent. BHG Marine is one of Europe’s largest Yamaha Dealers, winning the Yamaha Dealer of the Year Award. Stocking a range of parts and accessories, BHG Marine’s new service department offers state-ofthe-art technology for installation and maintenance of Yamaha Outboards. For info, visit www.novurania.com.
Westrec welcomes Frye back
California-based Westrec Marinas announced the return of Jim Frye as vice president to lead a new expansion plan. Frye was an area vice president with Westrec from 1989 to 1997 before taking the helm at the Association of Marina Industries and the International Marina Institute. For the past year, Frye has been president of Atlanta-based Vinings Marine Group. Westrec operates 28 facilities around the United States, Jamaica and Brazil. For more, visit www.westrec.com.
Hutchengs gets Golden Anchor
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida honored industry veteran Hutch Hutchengs with the 2007 Golden Anchor Award, which recognizes a lifetime of achievement and extraordinary accomplishment benefiting the marine industry. In addition, industry professionals John Phillips of Antibes Yachtwear and Sabrina Farmer of International Maritime Associates, along with MIASF partner Jack Garofano of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, received Awards of Excellence for their contributions to the marine industry in the past year. Hutchengs was a broker at Ardell and led Hatteras of Lauderdale, Stuart Hatteras and Allied Miami. He helped start the Bertram-Hatteras Shoot-Out sportfishing tournament. For details, visit www.miasf.org.
New COO at N&J
Thomas “Charlie” Petosa has joined Northrop and Johnson Yachts-Ships’ Ft. Lauderdale office as chief operating officer. Earlier this year, he ending a tenured career as a vice president with West Marine Products.
Bronstien joins AMG
Ambassadors Marine Group company BellPort has hired Jim Bronstien, former president and owner of Rybovich Spencer and recent chief executive officer at Broward Marine, to help develop and direct the company’s plans to expand its east coast service operations. For more information, e-mail bmi@ bellingham-marine.com.
C&N hires Boggs
Camper & Nicholsons International has appointed Richard Boggs as technical superintendent of its Ft. Lauderdale office. Boggs will handle safety Boggs operations and vessel ISM and ISPS requirements; manage repair and maintenance programs including shipyard projects and refits; coordinate annual surveys to maintain yacht classification; and provide logistical support. Boggs returns to Fort Lauderdale after a period developing new courses for USCG upper-level licenses and teaching advanced classes in marine
engineering and shipboard operations to licensed merchant mariners in Maryland. Contact him at rb@ftl. cnyachts.com or 954-524-4250.
Brand named ‘Mariner of the Year’
Frank Brand, CEO of Fraser Yachts Worldwide, has received the “Mariner of the Year” award from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marine transportation and an unlimited 3rd Mates license from MMA. He later earned a master’s degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brand is based in Ft. Lauderdale and serves as chairman of the company’s executive committee. For details, visit www.fraseryachts. com or www.maritime.edu.
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More than 50 folks enjoyed festive hot dogs, steaks, shrimp and lobster on the grill at Crown Liquors at our July networking event that happened to fall on the Fourth of July holiday. More than $250 was raised for Kids in Distress, a local charity for abused and neglected kids. Thanks to Crown for PHOTOS/DAVID REED kicking the grilling up a notch and for the adult beverages.
With the boat in Puerto Rico and a few days off, Aussie Stew Kim Loughlin of M/Y Commercial Break spent her 4th of July chilling on Playa Bonita in the Dominican Republic. Who needs noisy fireworks? PHOTO/ANITA WARWICK
Never a dull moment for Capt. John Wampler, on his 161st delivery up the East Coast, this time for the confiscated 80-foot catamaran drug runner delivered to South Florida for the U.S. government. From left are John “El Capitan” Wampler assisted by Mike “Senor Roboto” Durrant. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN WAMPLER
Chef Betsy McDonald of M/Y Magic is in heaven in the fresh market in Trogir, Croatia. PHOTO/CHIEF ENGINEER BRIAN SCHMIDT
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The Caribbean season still ongoing for M/Y Grand Coroto, forcing the crew to come up with their own forms of entertainment at Yacht Club Isle de Sol in St. Maarten. This one is called dunking the engineer (Grand Coroto Eng. Larry Stein to be precise). Deckhand Jerry Lombard is on deck. PHOTO/MATE EUGENE Le ROUX
After dropping off guests in Montenegro, the crew of the M/Y Serendipity II, the 130-foot Westport, took a day off. Capt. John Wolff and Chef Nancy Wolff took their Triton up a hill and looked back on the fort in the old walled city of Koto. “I found your publication in our agents office [A1JLT of Montenegro],” Capt. Wolff wrote us. “My crew and myself were pleasantly surprised to find The Triton in this part of the world. We enjoy reading it wherever we can find it.”
Stewardess Rita Jean Glover swam with the fishes this summer in the Caribbean. Here she is in her favorite shot, swimming with JoJo the dolphin in the Turks and Caicos. PHOTO COURTESY OF RITA JEAN GLOVER
Gene Sweeney of International Registries, the yacht registry for the Marshall Islands, took his Triton with him on a tour of castles and distilleries in Scotland. During a week in July, Gene and his wife, Carolyn, rented a car and drove 1,100 miles on the “wrong side of the street.” Edradour is just one of the hundreds of distilleries they visited, albeit the smallest and in the little town of Pitlochry.
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The new crew of M/Y Atlantica celebrated the 4th at Staniel Cay in the Bahamas. They are, from left, Eng. Mark Usher, Stewardess Charlotte Collyer, Chief Stew Rhonda Smith, Bosun Bryan McNamara, First Mate Erin Moriarty, Chef Stephanie Hodges and Capt. Roy Hodges. PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. HODGES
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Crewing in Alaska is like crewing no place else Perhaps you’ve thought of cruising in the far north. One Alaska fisherman notes some striking crew similarities and differences for the curious. By Douglas Herman After crewing to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, perhaps you have wondered about deckhand jobs in the far Northern Hemisphere, especially in summer. I assure you, a summer spent aboard an Alaskan commercial fishing boat can be a pleasant summer cruise, a different sort of working vacation. Yes, a typical Alaska deckhand works long and hard, but the summer salmon season resembles nothing you’ve seen on that popular TV show, “Deadliest Catch.” Naturally, some of the worthwhile skills used in yachting – line handling, navigation, chart reading, lifesaving – translate well in every situation. In Alaska, however, a hopeful deckhand would head straight for the harbor, rather than resort to resumes and agencies to find a job. In Alaska, a prospective crewman would head for the harbormaster’s office or “pound the docks,” asking skippers/owners for work. In what has to be the shortest job interview in America, a skipper/owner would ask:
What experience do you have? What skills do you have? What kind of work have you done recently? Can you work long hours under difficult conditions? Have you ever been on a boat? Ever get seasick? I have worked in Kodiak, on the Emerald Island, aboard some of the top fishing boats there. The work is long and hard but richly rewarding in many ways. Of course, the work is also tedious, tiring, monotonous, dangerous, frustrating and scary. And sometimes – not often – a crewman can earn a lot of money in an unforgettable summer while savoring the satisfaction of accomplishment in a difficult and dangerous field. Could a bluewater yachtsman do it? Most certainly. The same work ethic, the same pride in doing a good job, the same diligence toward the safety of the boat, passengers and crew are desirable everywhere.
A Day in the Life
In June, on a typical day of fishing, we arise at 0230 and hoist the anchor. Leaving a sheltered cove or protected bay along the sparsely settled west side of Kodiak Island, we motor to the nearby fishing grounds. The uniform of the day, for crewmen and captains, is vinyl rain gear over sweatsuits and
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The scenery in Alaska keeps you humble. fleece. Like firefighters, we hurry into boots, gloves and protective rain gear while the day grows lighter. Excitement builds, and tension. While the skipper checks the radar, fathometer and tide book (on Kodiak Island the tides typically rise and fall 10-15 feet), the deck crew tends the towline, net and gear. A towline is tied to the skiffman’s boat and each boat will pull one end of the seine (the quarter mile-long net) into a slow circle. After 30 minutes, a pair of deckhands begins stacking the net. A hydraulic powerblock makes stacking the seine easy. Within 20 minutes, a bag of fish thrashes alongside the boat and the skipper dumps the salmon on deck to count the catch. If, by chance, hundreds of salmon swing aboard, a skipper may dump them directly into the fishhold accompanied by whoops and hollers of delight. Most Alaska boats carry a crew of four, including the skipper. While a yacht may feel crowded at times with crewmen and passengers coming and going, the cabin of a fishing boat resembles a party of four in orbit around the wheel and the deck. Unlike bigger yachts, the average interior of an Alaska fishing boat resembles a congenial, often chaotic command center. The galley and fo’c’sle and wheelhouse are footsteps away. Indeed, the interior of the average 50-foot fishing boat is half the size of the salon area of the M/Y Margaux, where I interviewed recently. Ironically, the crew quarters at the bow of that 116-foot yacht was claustrophobic, smaller than the bow quarters of the 50-foot Shawnee. As in yachting, pay depends upon experience. Rather than a monthly wage, however, Alaska crewmen collect a percentage of the net profits from the boat, ranging from 7 to 12 percent. An average boat will gross well over $100,000 while the top boats gross close to a quarter of a million dollars. An average Kodiak crewman can earn $10,000-15,000 for three months work aboard a salmon seiner. A few lucky
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crewmen have earned more than $20,000 for a summer aboard a top boat. A few hours before sunset, most salmon boats hurry to deliver their fish to larger boats, called tenders. No one wants to deliver much past midnight for the sake of a few extra fish. Crewmen, like yachtsmen, tend to become irritable if deprived of sleep.
Tenders
These tenders are usually crabfishing boats, those same steel 100-foot boats – Maverick, Time Bandit, Lucky Lady – seen on “Deadliest Catch.” During the summer, when crab fishing in the Bering Sea is closed, the tenders collect salmon and deliver millions of pounds to the Kodiak city canneries. In the summer of 2006, I worked aboard a Kodiak tender. The Katrina Em is a 101-foot, steel crabber/tender that can pack 250,000 pounds of fish. Typically, a tender carries a skipper, engineer, cook and deckhand. The pecking order resembles that of any workboat or yacht. The captain, the engineer, the first mate, the cook and the deckhand. I was mate, cook and deckhand. The work is often dirty and boring but not strenuous. As if to illustrate, the first 50 days aboard the Katrina Em were spent chipping, sanding and painting the entire exterior steel surface of the boat, and not a single chrome rail or brass fitting. Tender crews are usually paid $100-$200 a day, but only during their contracted days of labor, called a charter. Unfortunately, payment to crewmen, whether on a salmon seiner, salmon tender or crabber does not include the prep work done on any boat, which can amount to many days, even weeks of free labor. This free labor on Alaska fishing boats is euphemistically called “paying your dues.”
Dangers
The U.S. Congress determined
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‘We are all our brother’s keeper’ ALASKA, from page A28 that Alaska commercial fishing is the most dangerous job in the world. Every year in Kodiak, the bell rings a memorial chime for lost fishermen. Worsening weather and rough seas overtake a boat, and suddenly a following sea overturns a boat and the crew scrambles to survive. The 50-foot Kodiak salmon seiner Evanick capsized suddenly in a following sea last summer. The four crewmen scrambled outside in panic. Unprotected by immersion suits, they drowned or died of hypothermia within minutes and were never found. We are all our brother’s keeper on the wild Alaskan waterway. Indeed, I have been both rescuer and rescued as a deckhand. With life rafts required by the U.S. Coast Guard and those cumbersome, insulated, survival suits aboard, crew can survive a sinking boat. Additionally, all boats are required to carry EPIRB, radios (both CB and single side band) and flares.
Exhilarations
I often turned to John, the skipper of the 50-foot fiberglass Shawnee, and said, “This area would be a state park if you could put it (cliff or cove or waterfall) anywhere down in the continental United States.” The headlands and snow-capped peaks, the eroded spires and stacks at the edge of the shore, the seabird rookeries and glacial valleys all become a kaleidoscope of panoramas. Seated on the flying bridge, steering by hand rather than autopilot, I often took a double wheel watch simply to enjoy the sea and the continuous, exhilarating panorama of nature. Cruising beneath a sheer rock cliff towering 800 feet along the Alaska mainland, snow-capped peaks rising for 50 miles in either direction, your boat is a speck in time. You realize the timelessness of the palisades and your own insignificance. The keening seabirds, thousands of them, circle and alight in your wake. You come to learn that 10,000
generations of seabirds have nested on the same ledges since the last ice age. Alaska rainbows often bloom in pairs. The puffins resemble floating parrots. The sleek sea otters glide as if each fishing boat were passing exhibits in their private preserve. The porpoises frolic at our bow like hyper-active bathtub toys. The distant grizzly bear moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The bald eagle is a lonely yet majestic scavenger. Ravens may be wise, but magpies are more clever. Of all the jobs in the world, fishing may be one of the oldest. And simplest. And most satisfying, and most frustrating. And easiest, and most difficult. You can blend all those qualities into a single day of fishing. You can awake with a sense of rugged independence, catch $10,000 worth of fish in a single day, exalt in the beauty of nature, and suddenly find yourself towed back to town, powerless and humiliated, with a burnt engine. The top commercial fishermen carry an abiding sense of pride in their work, a fierce competitiveness, like the top cup racers. A fisherman is a gambler at the helm of a boat. Stubborn as a mule, he imagines himself as an endangered species, a rugged individualist in the Last Frontier. Many young crewman resemble that fictional character, Red, in the movie, Shawshank Redemption: “I find I am so excited I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it is the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain.” Like every new crewman – whether yachtsman plying the tropics or cold commercial fisherman – we have embarked on a long journey that may take us into danger, into riches and rewards, but more likely carry us closer to maturity. Douglas Herman, who calls himself the oldest working deckhand in Kodiak, lives in Pompano Beach, Fla., and is avidly seeking his first yacht crew experience. E-mail him at douglasherman7@yahoo.com.
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Security summit looking like it was a waste of time I had planned to write more stories about my trip to Washington last month, but have thought better of it. I’m afraid it would be a waste of space. Worse yet, I’m afraid the whole thing was a waste of time. I hope not. I really want to believe government officials wanted to hear our Editor’s Notebook thoughts and use Lucy Chabot Reed them to create solutions. Instead, about 36 hours after the summit was over, Cmdr. Thad Allen, head of the U.S. Coast Guard, stood in a small boat in New York and said he wanted boaters to have a license. For the record, I don’t have an opinion about licenses. Triton readers are, mostly, licensed professionals so they likely would be exempt from having to pass another competency test and carry a boater’s driver’s license. But for two days at the summit, I heard representatives from every boating group you can imagine say “please don’t make us get another ID.” There’s no way Cmdr. Allen couldn’t
have heard it too, not to mention the government note-takers in attendance. Why, then, does the agency want to pursue something everyone objects to? To be fair, Cmdr. Allen never said “we want licenses” in his performance on the “Today Show.” He said: “Seventy percent of people in accidents have no competency training. Licensing can drastically reduce that. … What we’re looking for is the same standards applied to all states, some kind of certificate of boater competency, and an ID so we can identify who’s operating the boats. It will achieve huge safety benefits.” That’s politics, one captain told me. Democracy in action, said another. I just feel as though I’ve been used. I guess I’m naïve, but I was impressed they organized the summit and honored to represent the megayacht industry there. Now I’m ticked off, so I’m not using more space to write about my two days in D.C. If you want to read the feedback I sent summit organizers, the one that outlines megayacht crews’ two main areas of security concern, visit www. the-triton.com. Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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A ‘Seinfeld’ moment, post 9/11 Whenever you get a group of crew together, the funny stories start coming out. This one happened to my crew. Two years ago we were in St. Augustine on our way north and were staying at Camachee Cove Marina. I had just been given a new digital camera and my first mate, Van, was out walking the docks taking pictures with the new camera so he could teach me. Earlier we had noticed the newly posted yellow signs warning us about terrorist activities and to be diligent and report all suspicious persons to a toll-free number. I wondered if anyone would actually answer that number, or if it would be an endless menu of automated choices, or a machine. We noticed the new Department of Homeland Security power boats with four Mercury outboards each. (Since we are not Mercury fans, we commented that“the only thing worse than one Mercury is two Mercurys.”) So Van is out taking photos, including some of the DHS powerboat, when he is approached by four yuppydressed 30-something men. No badges, no ID. “What are you doing?” one said. “Playing with this camera,” responded Van. “Why are you taking photos of that boat?” “I’m just taking shots of our government waste,” said Van. “You can’t do that.” “What do you mean?” said Van. “This isn’t Russia.” “Who are you?” said the apparent leader of the group. And then Van, who is not known for being quick-witted, replied with classic seriousness “Art Vandelay.” (Art Vandelay is George Costanza’s alias on the TV show “Seinfeld.”) “Where do you live?” Van replied, “New York City.” “What’s your address?” “You guys are a bunch of idiots,” Van said. “I’m out of here.” As he walked away, Van heard one of the group say, “Tell Jerry hi.” Capt. Chuck Hudspeth M/Y Via Kassablanca
Allen wrong, Vieira complicit on boater IDs Adm. Thad Allen was on the “Today Show” pressing the need for mandatory boater licensing again. The Coast Guard is doing the full-court press on this issue and [television anchor] Meredith Vieira was absolutely clueless and agreed to everything Allen threw up there. The boating industry needs national air time to rebut this attack. I believe that the solution to boater safety is simple, and does not require mandatory licensing. Boating safety can be achieved by making insurance mandatory for boat operations. If boaters are required to carry liability insurance, just like with autos, the insurance underwriters will require mandatory boater’s education. Capt. John Wampler Delivery captain
Island north of Victoria called Sidney. Again, a dock was set aside solely for customs clearances and was so marked for that purpose. On this occasion, the owner phoned details to customs and was given a clearance number. I should mention that the vessel has recently been put under the Canadian flag from U.S. flag. Whether this had any effect, I don’t know, but my previous experience has been with UK-flagged vessels and I have had similar experiences. Larger yachts are an exception up here, although we are starting to see the bigger ones coming in. Vancouver has a specific customs berth that would take up to 180 feet, as far as I know. Capt. Ian James Freelance
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We recently refit two staterooms from twins to queens and overhauled all the linens and china, etc. I put everything in the storage room as I couldn’t see just throwing it all away. Recently, a friend mentioned Women in Distress, a Ft. Lauderdale organization for abused women who virtually have nothing but kids and a suitcase. They shop in the organization’s store to begin a new life. I donated mattresses, sheets, clothes, china, candles. They accept anything. From a recent e-mail from them: Deliveries are accepted at our thrift store located at 1372 N. State Road 7 in Margate. It’s on the east side of 441, just north of Coconut Creek Parkway in a shopping center with a Dunkin Donuts & Hollywood Video Store. Women in Distress accepts donations Tuesday through Saturday. You may want to call ahead if bringing furniture. The manager is Diana Thompson and the phone number is 954-975-7425. The only problem is they will not pick-up donations, but usually in a yard you can always find someone with a truck who could help out. It’s such a shame to see all that we throw away when so much of it could help others. Purser Kim Sandell M/Y Never Enough Vol. 4, No. 5.
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Progress report on M/Y Argus V The recovery from a devastating fire is proceeding nicely. Capt. Ian Walsh writes that “the bench and drawer faces are in place as are the stair rises to the flybridge. The entire console and dash are in place.”
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A thumb’s-up for biodiesel By Lucy Chabot Reed and Silvio Rossi M/Y Lotus, a 125-foot Newcastle Marine, took on its first load of biodiesel this summer and is heading off into new waters. With no modifications to its Caterpillar engines or Northern Lights generators, the megayacht contacted fuel bunkering agent Rossmare International of Italy to locate and deliver a mixture of pure biodiesel and 20 percent low-sulfur diesel. After 100 hours, the megayacht is running fine and the captain is pleased. “The fuel is working well for us,” said Capt. Justin Jenkin. “The smell is actually quite pleasant, too, a faint smell of French fries. … We have not M/Y Lotus takes on a load of biodiesel in Croatia this summer. made changes to any of our systems or PHOTO COURTESY ROSSMARE BUNKERING INTERNATIONAL to our engines, tanks or fuel lines. We “The biodiesel we have is made have noticed the exhaust gas no longer friendly cleaning products and only run full loads of laundry, Jenkin said. from canola oil that comes from crops leaves a sheen on the water or black The yacht’s halogen lighting is being grown on Croatian and Slovenian deposits on the waterline of Lotus. replaced with LED. farms so the rainforests in Brazil or “Our engines are Caterpillar 3406E, “To further reduce our emissions, Indonesia are not being destroyed for 600 hp each, and our generators are we are exploring the possibility of the production of biodiesel we are Northern Lights, 80 Kw each,” Jenkin halving the size of using,” Jenkin said. said. “I’ll repeat myself our generators,” he Indeed, across the world, biodiesel and say we did not do Captains weigh in said. “Our goal is to production and use has improved anything in the way of To read some captains’ do whatever we can recently thanks to the increasing modifications before thoughts on alternative within the limits of sensitivity of public opinion with using biodiesel. We just fuel, check out this the yacht’s original regard to environmental problems, the filled our tanks, mixed month’s From the Bridge design to reduce our rise of fuel prices in the past two years in 20 percent diesel, and discussion on page A1. negative impact on the (due to tensions in the Middle East have now over 100 hours environment.” and Venezuela), and the enormously on the main engines With many non-petroleum fuel increasing world demand of fuel. and 250 hours on generators without alternatives come other impacts to Biodiesel is ecologically more adverse effects.” the environment. For example, the benign than fossil fuel, producing The impetus to try biodiesel came much less carbon dioxide emissions, from Lotus’ environmentally conscious production of some crops to make some types of biodiesel damages or no sulphur dioxide and less soot, owner, who has encouraged crew to destroys some natural habitats. Lotus’ which keeps white yacht surfaces be aware of energy consumption. The owner and crew considered that, too. crew has switched to environmentally See BIODIESEL, page B9
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Yacht safety focuses on the human element Yachts operate in a highly dynamic environment; frequently the people on board follow a set routine of work disrupted by arrival at, working in, and sailing from port. This is an existence that involves living in the place of work for prolonged periods, creating a unique form of working life that Rules of the Road almost certainly Jake DesVergers increases the risk of human error. Historically, the international maritime community has approached safety from a mostly technical perspective. Conventional wisdom has been to apply engineering and technological solutions to promote safety and minimize consequences of marine casualties and incidents. Accordingly, safety standards have primarily addressed ship design and equipment requirements. Still, significant marine casualties and incidents continue to occur. Analyses of marine casualties and incidents over the past 30 years have prompted the international maritime community, and various safety regimes concerned, to evolve from an approach that focuses on technical requirements for ship design and equipment to one that seeks to recognize and more fully address the industry-wide role of human factors in maritime safety. These analyses indicate that given the involvement of the human in all marine endeavors – including design, construction, management, operations, See RULES, page B3
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Human error stimuli include fatigue, stress and lack of training RULES, from page B1 and maintenance – almost all marine casualties and incidents involve human factors. ISM Code development is a prime example of this shift in thinking. One way our community has sought to address the human factor has been to emphasize proper crew training and certification. STCW Code development was an initiative to establish a minimum international standard. It has become increasingly clear, however, that training is only one aspect of the human factor. Other factors that must be understood, investigated and addressed include communication, competence, culture, experience, fatigue, health, situational awareness, stress and working conditions. Human factors contributing to incidents may be defined as acts or omissions, intentional or otherwise, that adversely affect proper functioning of a particular system or successful performance of a particular task. Understanding human factors requires study and analysis of equipment design, interaction of operator and equipment, and procedures followed by crew and management. There is a critical need for guidance for accident investigators to help them identify specific human factors that have contributed to marine
incidents. There is also a need to provide practical information on techniques and procedures for the systematic collection and analysis of information on human factors during investigations. In response, the International Maritime Organization developed guidelines to provide an international framework from which to standardize such investigations. They include a list of topics that should be considered by investigators, and procedures for recording and reporting the results. There are six topics to be covered by an investigator. Each is subdivided into specific areas of interest that may or may not be focused upon. People factors are seen as the most critical of information areas. Investigators will address areas of ability, skills and knowledge (outcome of training and experience); personality (mental condition, emotional state); physical condition (medical fitness, drugs and alcohol, fatigue); activities prior to accident/occurrence; assigned duties at time of accident/occurrence; actual behavior at time of accident/ occurrence; and attitude. The organization on board will investigate the division of tasks and responsibilities; composition of the crew (nationality/competence); manning level; workload/complexity
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of tasks; working hours/rest hours; procedures and standing orders; communication (internal and external); on-board management and supervision; organization of on-board training and drills; teamwork, including resource management; and planning (voyages, maintenance, etc.). Working and living conditions may be looked into, including automation level; ergonomic design of working, living and recreation areas and equipment; adequacy of living conditions; recreation opportunities; adequacy of food; and level of vessel motion, vibrations, heat and noise. Ship factors include design, state of maintenance, equipment (availability, reliability), and trading certificates. If the yacht is managed from a shore-side office, the investigator will consider: policy on recruitment, safety policy and philosophy (culture, attitude and trust), management commitment to safety, scheduling of leave periods, general management policy, voyage scheduling, contractual and/or industrial arrangements and agreements, assignment of duties, and ship-shore communication. External influences and environment will be addressed, too, including weather, sea and ice conditions, port and transit conditions (VTS, pilots, etc.), traffic density,
organizations representing owners and crew, regulations, and surveys and inspections (international, national, port, classification societies, etc.). Once facts are collected, they need to be analyzed to help establish the sequence of events, and to draw conclusions about safety deficiencies uncovered by the investigation. The ultimate goal of a marine safety investigation is to advance safety and protection of the environment. In the context of this IMO resolution, this goal is achieved by identifying safety deficiencies through a systematic investigation of marine casualties and incidents, and then recommending or effecting change in the maritime system to correct these deficiencies. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau, an organization that provides inspection services to Marshall Islands-registered private yachts of any size and commercial yachts up to 500 gross tons. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at 954-496-0576 or www. yachtbureau.org.
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Work yet to be done, but Sea & H looks ‘like her old self ’ Capt. Ian Walsh was the build captain on M/Y Sea & H, a 90-foot Burger launched in 1990. Fourteen years later and renamed Argus V, the yacht caught fire in Lyford Cay and was thought destroyed. John Patnovic, owner of Worton Creek Marina and Boatyard in Maryland, bought what was left of the aluminumhulled yacht in the fall of 2004 and set to work rebuilding her, with a little help from Walsh’s memory, video tapes and photographs of the build. On his annual deliveries from South Florida to New England, Walsh has visited Patnovic and written three stories about the rebuild. Here now is his next installment. By Capt. Ian Walsh Northbound once more. Because I needed to be in Connecticut by a particular date and Tropical Storm Danny was messing up the voyage plan, my biennial stop at Worton Creek to see the progress on the rebuild of Sea & H/Argus V was literally going to be a couple of hours out of the run from Annapolis to Cape May. Departed Annapolis 0530 and arrived at Worton Creek 0830 and as I ran down the harbor and she came in sight, I saw the temporary shelter that John had erected two years ago was
Coming into the harbor, and with the shed now gone and her superstructure rebuilt, progress was evident. PHOTOS BY CAPT. IAN WALSH
finally gone. She looked like her old self again. I had spoken to John a couple of times over the winter and he told me he had stripped out the overhead and wiring in the engine room, and had done a final cleaning of the bilges under the master state room and the engine room, and had started rebuilding the
pilothouse and galley. Walking aboard via the starboard door, I looked right up into the pilothouse and immediately saw the progress. The bench and drawer faces are in place as are the stair rises to the flybridge. The entire console and dash are in place with a large chart table to port as original.
John is using honeycomb material for just about everything, which is then covered in teak veneer with at least 12 coats of high gloss. The work is, as always, impeccable. The fit and finish is flawless. The space underneath the pilothouse is finished in white Awlgrip
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New soundproofing techniques being incorporated into rebuild SEA&H, from page B4 and is beautiful. This is where a lot of the electronics will live. It will be remarkable and very easy to keep clean. John will be doing the galley and dinette next. With the bridge console done, it provides the aft bulkhead for the galley. He has already marked out the area where the Sub-Zero will be and has mocked up some cabinets. As I stood in the pilothouse, looking out the windows and looking at all the paneling, etc., I realized I did the same thing almost 18 years ago. A lot has changed in this game since then, and John is taking full advantage of some of the developments. He is spraying silent running, a sound-deadening insulation material, on all the aluminum, and also installing TempCoat, a ceramic insulation. Then Rock Wool insulation is applied so she is going to be a very quiet yacht again (she was pretty quiet in 1990). This winter, John went to a seminar at Bass Products, manufacturer of the panels and electronics he wants to use. One of the people he met there was Fred Anderson. He was at Burger Lantana as electrical department head when Sea & H was built and designed all the systems that went into her. As things got somewhat stressful around that time at Burger, Fred ended up
Above: John Patnovic is using a honeycomb material covered in veneer throughout. The stairs leading up to the flybridge are in place. Left: Patnovic’s work is impeccable. The veneer is getting about a dozen coats of high gloss. being production manager for the yard as well. There were several builds going on at the time and Fred’s life was not easy. His involvement with the boat even included running alongside in his Shamrock as we departed Lantana for Milwaukee while Capt. Marc Greichen and Julia Finch, the mate, dropped dropcloths and plastic sheet down to him. So it’s another happy coincidence for John Patnovic to meet another individual with intimate knowledge of
his boat. John plans to take her for a run this summer after he installs new steering hydraulics and electronics controls. He said we will go for a run on my return trip this fall. By then, the pilothouse and engine room will be complete. Worton Creek is doing a complete fairing and paint job on a large steel trawler and John brought in a crew from Florida for that. I think the long boarding got old, so it was the perfect opportunity to have them finish off the
fairing on the Burger so she can get the paint work done. I don’t know if John and his wife, Libby, would agree just yet since the interior is yet to be finished, but I think the worst is over. Capt. Ian Walsh runs the 58-foot Hatteras yachtfish M/Y Trim-It. Contact him through editorial@the-triton.com. To read his previous stories about this yacht, visit www.the-triton.com and search for “Ian Walsh.”
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The arch was originally three pieces supported by an aluminum frame. The final solution was to create one piece by reinforcing it with fiberglass.
Cabernet a good fit with its removable arch By Mate Catherine Topel While taking over the operation of an owner’s new yacht often brings challenges, M/Y Cabaret incurred modifications that many crew may never experience. Originally commissioned as M/Y Contingency, this 2001 82-foot Horizon was purchased in December to suit the cruising desires of a couple accustomed to sailing and powerboats. This would be their seventh boat and it would cruise to Michigan. That bit of information did more than raise Capt. Rick Topel’s eyebrows. While changing the décor, china and electronics can be par for the course with a new owner, the radar arch became the center of focus. It was essential that it be removable in order to clear a handful of fixed bridges on the Erie Canal. With an original clearance of 28 feet, removing the arch would achieve a clearance of 20 feet. American Custom Yachts in Stuart, Fla., was selected to do the work. The first course of action was to determine the basic structural integrity of the arch itself. If it were simply lifted
Capt. Rick Topel observes as the arch is relocated. off of the flybridge roof, would it need additional support to prevent the wings, which held the satellite domes, from collapsing in around the center piece? The arch was originally three pieces supported by an aluminum frame. The final solution was to create one piece by reinforcing it with fiberglass, which thankfully did not alter the overall appearance of the arch at all. The connection to the rooftop is ensured by a dozen four-inch bolts that are permanently embedded in the rooftop. They act as posts over which the contact points of the arch slide with a rubber gasket fit snuggly in between. The arch is then secured with washers and nuts. The second issue was to manufacture a stainless steel cable sling by which to lift the arch. Four permanent stainless steel rings were fiberglassed into the arch at strategic points to insure an even balance when lifted. One of the domes is empty so balance became an important issue. American did an impeccable job in the engineering. The most important concern was creating quick-disconnect, watertight attachments for all of the electronics and horn on the arch. Here is where the rubber would meet the road in our opinion and exactly where we ran into trouble. The finest solution for anyone considering a similar alteration to a yacht would be to insist on militarygrade connections or relocating some pieces of equipment entirely so as not to need to be disconnected in the first place. Regrettably, this part of the project was subcontracted out by American
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A couple of tries were needed to meet the most difficult challenge: to create quick-disconnect, watertight attachments for the electronics and horn. and we ended up replacing the lowquality connections that failed us immediately upon restoring the arch. The matter of physically lifting the arch and placing it on deck found an easy solution. At first the davit was considered, but it was too short to accomplish the task. Luckily, shore-side cranes and Gin poles abound in the canal system as they assist the stepping and re-stepping of masts for the many sailboats that cruise the Great Loop. The entire procedure takes an hour and is easily handled by two crew members. With the arched removed, a belly full of fuel and water, and naturally sitting lower in fresh water, M/Y Cabaret easily transited the Erie Canal this summer, clearing all fixed bridges by at least a foot. Contact Mate Catherine Topel through editorial@the-triton.com.
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Seeking fire detection alternative By Lisa Larsen Recently, my company has received numerous calls from owners of vessels less than 65 feet that are failing U.S. Coast Guard inspections due to noncompliance with requirements for certified fire detection systems. The size and roughly $10,000 price tag of the present Coast Guard-certified panels are prohibitive. We decided to research what appeared to be the sudden enforcement of a new ruling and what, if any, panel the Coast Guard had certified for smaller vessels. We enlisted the help of Sven Lansberg, who distributes the Servofighter marine alarm panel. We believe the Servofighter, or an equivalent model, would provide a solution if the manufacturer and Coast Guard could coordinate certification specifications and requirements. We contacted authorities in South Florida and nationally. We found that the rule was established 1998 or ’99, but since there wasn’t an applicable system available then, the rule wasn’t enforced. Two years ago, a casino boat caught fire off Florida. The National Transport Safety Board commissioned the accident inquiry and concluded the inferior or partially non-existent fire detection system to be one of the main reasons for the fire. The accident report is complete and NTSB has guided/
ordered the Coast Guard to begin enforcing the regulation. The Servofighter system has adequate and feasible detectors and we expect requirement tests to be complete this summer. Lansberg suggested to the USCG the company might be willing to have the ServoFighter tested and approved, provided we could have an interim and temporary dispensation acceptance. The Coast Guard agreed that a system with an approved field unit and a notyet-certified panel must be better than nothing. As the panel is certified by the DNV, LRS and ABS, our Coast Guard contact is checking the possibilities for this dispensation and also to expedite the ServoFighter certification process. The USCG told Servofighter’s Swedish manufacturer it would cost $50,000 to $60,000 to certify the panel, which retails for about $1,000. They are unsure about recouping their investment. This is the main reason no manufacturers of small fire panels want to get marine certifications. Lisa Larsen is the manager of Maritron, a Ft. Lauderdale-based designer and installer of alarm and monitoring systems. Readers with similar issues are welcome to contact her for updates on manufacturer initiatives and Coast Guard resolutions at maritron@ bellsouth.net or 954-929-6588.
Demand should spur production BIODIESEL, from page B1 cleaner. Biodiesel, 89 percent biodegradable, has a higher flashpoint compared with normal diesel and has a better lubricant capability, which positively affects injectors. Because it is a new fuel, diesel engine manufacturers are studying effects of its use, blended with conventional diesel fuel or used pure. At the moment, results are quite positive. Although the product has more solvent properties than regular diesel, attention should still be paid to filters, gaskets and seals. Biodiesel tends to loosen existing sludge and transport deposits to fuel filters, so filters must be changed frequently. Also to be monitored are seals and gaskets, but this might be temporary as technology will improve the quality of all engine parts that could be affected. The sources of distillate biodiesel are many. The most common are bioethanol (produced by the biomass of barley, maize and sugar beets) and biodiesel (produced by sunflower, soy, and palm oils). A new source of biodiesel is the Jatropha curcas, a tropical plant that grows in arid areas such as deserts. It is not edible, so some governments (such as India’s, for example) support all projects
concerning cultivation of this shrub as it is not in competition with food crops. Biodiesel costs more than hydrocarbon fuels. To promote its use, some governments allow the distribution on the market of duty-free quotas each year to a level comparable to the price of traditional fuel. For this reason, yachts have often not been allowed biodiesel. M/Y Lotus received a load of bioethanol produced by a modern factory in Zagreb, Croatia. And after 100 hours, “Lotus’ machinery seems to be running perfectly,” Jenkin said. “Most captains have a respect for the ocean environment and would like to see changes that benefit the environment,” he said. “More help and information from engine manufactures, yacht designers, and fuel suppliers is needed. I encourage more captains to ask for biodiesel because if there is more of a demand, the industry as a whole will give biodiesel more support.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com. Silvio Rossi is managing director of Rossmare International. Contact him through info@rossmare.com. Capt. Justin Jenkin is willing to talk with other captains about biodiesel. Contact him through editorial@the-triton.com.
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KVH launches mini-VSAT to enable always-on broadband Rhode Island-based KVH Industries has introduced a new type of satellite communications service that enables small, 24-inch antennas to provide “always on” broadband data connections to vessels. The new mini-VSAT Broadband service uses spread spectrum technology to provide vessels with data reception rates as fast as 2 Mbps and data transmission rates as fast as 512 Kbps via a 24-inch KVHdeveloped marine terminal. The miniVSAT Broadband service is “always on”
and available in a variety of pricing packages. To support this service, KVH, under a joint development agreement with ViaSat, developed the TracPhone V7 two-way broadband satellite terminal. The system combines KVH’s antenna technology with ViaSat’s novel ArcLight spread spectrum mobile broadband technology. “This is what broadband at sea was meant to be,” said Martin Kits van Heyningen, president and chief executive officer of KVH Industries. “In order to create a ‘cable modem’ experience at sea, we developed a rugged antenna and integrated below-decks system that uses SES AMERICOM ‘s satellite network. This combination allows us to provide broadband services to commercial,
government, and leisure vessels that previously were unable to support high data rates due to their inability to accommodate large, 1-meter antennas.” For more, visit www.kvh.com.
DuraSafe has new electronics lock
DuraSafe introduced a Universal Electronics Lock at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) 2007 in July. The lock replaces a knob to secure bracket-mounted electronics to help prevent theft. It fits marine electronics from virtually every manufacturer, according to a company
statement. Made of marine-grade material, the lock includes a rubber cap to protect it from the elements. For boaters who need to secure more than one device, the lock can be keyed alike. Suggested retail price of $19.99. For more information, visit www. durasafelocks.com.
SeaCAS system tracks tender
Washington-based SeaCAS, a designer and manufacturer of collision avoidance systems, introduced the Rendez-vous Tender Information System. Harnessing the power of the Automatic Identification System and radio communications technology, the Rendez-vous provides yacht captains and owners with real-time information on the location and condition of their tenders within a 20 nm radius. Based on the same technology used by railroads to track engines and monitor performance, the Rendezvous establishes a private wireless data network that travels with a yacht from destination to destination. The system provides a number of tracking and security capabilities such as rapid notification from a tender in need of assistance, real-time information on tender arrival at a rendezvous point, and remote monitoring of tender instruments including bilge and fuel levels, battery voltage and oil pressure. The Rendez-vous can be used to monitor tenders in tow and manage tender security at public harbors. The system also allows yacht operators to deploy a tender to survey the depth of uncharted harbors or coves. The radio transmitter and receiver installed on each tender includes a GPS, and can broadcast position information to all other radio receivers within a private Rendez-vous network. Rendez-vous systems have a suggested retail price of $9,999 for a two-radio package. For more information, visit www. rendezvoustenders.com.
Nanotech beats barnacles, algae
Researchers have created a coating for ships’ hulls to keep algae and barnacles from attaching, according to a story in Maritime Executive Magazine. The coating makes use of nanotechnology, engineered to a millionth of a millimeter scale. Marine organisms trying to attach to the hull of a ship painted with this coating will slip off as the vessel moves. The new ship coating was announced at the EuroNanoForum in Düsseldorf in June. Tiny cylinders of carbon, carbon nanotubes, are mixed with silicone paint to disturb the paint surface on the molecular level. This causes a marine organism’s glue molecules to not work properly, causing the organism to fall away when the vessel is in motion.
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IGY to build luxury marina, upland facility in Anguilla Ft. Lauderdale-based Island Global Yachting (IGY), owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas, has been selected as the master developer and operator of a new luxury five-star marina and upland facility at Altamer Resort on Anguilla. The development, which will serve as the official port of entry to Anguilla, will feature a 101-slip marina. About 30 percent of the berths will accommodate megayachts. Additionally the complex will include 740,000 square feet of upland space, which is currently slated for a 164-unit resort and a duty-free
shopping and restaurant promenade. Slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2009, the project is a partnership between IGY and Altamer Resort owners Michael and Rebecca Eggleton, and will be the first marina built on Anguilla. “For nearly a decade Altamer Resort has offered the finest worldclass hospitality experience on Anguilla, and we are certain that IGY will only enhance that reputation,” said Rebecca Eggleton, president of Altamer Resort. “Their new facility on St. Thomas, Yacht Have Grande, set
a new standard for luxury yachting destinations and the new marina at Altamer is destined to raise the bar even further.” “Our new marina at Altamer will certainly rival some of the most renowned facilities in the region and will position Anguilla as a choice destination among the luxury yachting set that may have previously frequented places such as St. Barts, St. Kitts or Nevis,” continued Andrew L. Farkas, CEO of Island Global Yachting. In other IGY news, Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas is finalizing Phase I of its construction and will immediately continue on into Phase II, according to a company statement. Phase I included construction of residential condominiums and the yacht club structure, which is expected to be completed by September. The retail component of the project is 85 percent leased with tenants such as Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Jewels, Diamonds International, and Coach. More than half the stores are open and the remainder are expected to open in time for the winter season. Three of the four restaurants have been open. For Phase II, IGY is in negotiations with prospective hotel partners for the development of the boutique hotel. IGY expects this work will commence during 2008. Construction of Phase II of the marina, led by the introduction of 25 slips fronting on the Yacht Club, is expected to commence by September. The marina offers high-speed inslip fueling, black water pump-out and waste oil removal; up to 600 amps of 3-phase power; wi-fi, 24-hour security including fully ISPS compliancy; sideto berthing for yachts up to 450 feet; and 18-foot-wide concrete docks and piers. Marina services include facilities dedicated for crew, owners and guests including comprehensive nautical provisioning, catering, laundry, florist, and ships’ chandlery. To complement Yacht Haven Grande, IGY also recently acquired
American Yacht Harbor for vessels between 30 and 70 feet. For more information, visit www. igymarinas.com.
New Maryland yacht service center
A new yacht service center has opened on Baltimore’s Chesapeake Bay. Bellingham Marine designed and installed the concrete floating docks for the 28-slip Port Covington Maritime Center. Waterside facilities are protected by a 12-foot-wide by 180-foot-long floating wave attenuator, which covers the entrance. Slips at the maritime center are primarily dedicated for use by vessels being serviced; however, the facility provides transient moorage and rents out vacant slips when available. Slips range in length from 40-60 feet and there’s room for side ties up to 250 feet as there is 30-foot of water depth. The 20’ wide dock is designed to accommodate full service fuel facilities, which are planned to be installed in the near future, according to a statement from the yard. Along with a 6,000-square-foot office building, landside facilities include a 9,000-square-foot repair building with 30-foot-high doors accommodating vessels up to 55 feet in length. Haulouts will be handled with 35-ton, 75ton and 150-ton travelifts installed on concrete runways. The facility also has a 20-ton forklift used for outdoor rack storage for boats up to 40 feet. Owner Bob Brandon purchased the property in 2005 with the intention of building an environmentally friendly boatyard. All construction of the 8-acre site and future operations at the facility were geared to be “green.” Sustainable construction, living roofs, functional landscaping and a water collection system were incorporated into the design. Waste water will be collected in sediment pits and pumped to an engineered wetland where the water
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Facilities at Port Covington include a 9,000-square-foot repair building with 30-foot-high doors accommodating vessels up to 55 feet in length. PHOTO COURTESY OF PORT COVINGTON MARITIME CENTER
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New Travelift at Rybovich
West Palm Beach-based repair yard Rybovich recently installed a 660-ton Travelift. Components of the lift began to arrive in late June from Wisconsin, courtesy of 29 tractor trailers. By July 2, the unit was in place waiting commissioning in conjunction with the new service facility as of Aug. 1. The lift is the third of its kind in the United States, and is part of the 31,500square-foot renovation at Rybovich.
Marina manager milestone
The International Marina Institute (IMI) has recently designated its 200th Certified Marina Manager: JeanMichel Gaigne, managing director of Saint-Quay Port D’Armor in St. Quay Portrieux, France. This also marks IMI’s first CMM from France. IMI courses provide training in site planning, marina-development skills, marina-operation techniques, business strategies, risks and liabilities, environmental policies, and other topics as final preparation for the “Certified Marina Manager,” or CMM, designation. Upcoming courses include the Intermediate Marina Manager course in Sydney from Oct. 20-25 and in West Palm Beach from Nov. 11-15; and the Advanced Marina Manager course in Poole Dorset, United Kingdom from Nov. 18-24 and in West Palm Beach from Dec. 10-15. IMI is a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries, a non-profit membership organization that provides management training, education, and information about research, legislation, and environmental issues affecting the marina industry. For more information visit www.
MarinaAssociation.org and click on “training/programs.”
National City expansion planned
Knight & Carver has announced expansion plans for its National City facility, a few miles south of San Diego, Calif. Plans would nearly double the current yard and increase dock space with berths large enough for yachts up to 300 feet. The design includes a new corporate office building, a public access walkway along the bayfront, and a retail office complex for marine trades and related businesses. The plans are still conceptual, with specifics still to be arranged. “We have had discussions with local officials who have encouraged us to move forward,” said Sampson A. Brown, President/CEO of Knight & Carver. “We believe the time has come for our
company to welcome the industry to our region with a full-service, stateof-the-art repair/refit facility worthy of the world’s high-end clients that we proudly serve.” Knight & Carver employs more than 200 in the repair of large vessels, including luxury yachts, commercial vessels and military. It also owns and operates a wind-blade production/ repair facility in Howard, S.D.
River Bend renovation
The 30-year-old River Bend Marine Center in Ft. Lauderdale is undergoing a million-dollar renovation to maintain its position for mid-sized vessels. New General Manager Cathy Petowsky is overseeing the 12- to 18-month project. “At a time when many area marinas are orienting their facility upgrade programs to serve megayachts, we are
committed to serving mid-size boats,” Petowsky said. “We want to provide the highest quality of services to this important group.” In the works is a full-service boatyard serving vessels up to 85 feet, with a 3,000-square- foot service center that houses a carpentry and mechanics shop. Slips can accommodate yachts from 40 to 85 feet, and there is dry storage for yachts up to 60 feet. The yard has a 15-ton crane and is expected to commission an 81-ton Travelift in late September. “We’re not only transforming how we look but also how the mid-size market is serviced,” Petowsky said. “It will be on a par with what is usually reserved only for megayachts.” For more information, call 954-523-1832 or visit www. riverbendmarinecenter.com.
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Helios2 among recent sales for Fraser Yachts Worldwide Brokers with Fraser Yachts Worldwide have reported several recent sales, including these: Ken Burden of Monaco and Gerry Hull of Ft. Lauderdale sold M/Y Echo, the 97-foot Lowland, working with buying broker Brian Muston of Northrop and Johnson; Tom Allen of Seattle sold the 185-foot M/Y Lady J; Stuart Larsen of Ft. Lauderdale sold the 168-foot Palmer Johnson M/Y Helios2 (below), working with listing broker Kevin Merrigan of Northrop and Johnson; and Patrick McConnell of San Diego sold the 108foot Monte Fino M/Y Aviva.
Stuart Larsen sold the M/Y Helios2. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRASER YACHTS WORLDWIDE The firm added the 95-foot M/Y Lady Vista to its central listings for sale, and added these vessels to its charter fleet: the 155-foot (47,5m) M/Y Axioma in the Med, the 141-foot (43m) Feadship M/Y Eclipse in the Med, the 124-foot (38m) Hakvoort M/Y Perle Bleue in the Caribbean, and the 96-foot (29m) Cheoy Lee M/Y Bermuda IV in Bermuda. For more information, contact Fraser Yachts through www. fraseryachts.com. In other Fraser news, Fraser Yachts’ management division opened an office in San Diego to service yachts along the Pacific from Panama to Alaska. Leading the office is Paul Daubner, the former captain who was service manager and sales broker at Fraser’s Azimut Dealership in San Diego.
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Brokers with Northrop and Johnson in Ft. Lauderdale reported these recent sales: Kevin Merrigan sold his central listing M/Y Helios2, broker Michael Nethersole sold the 106-foot Holland Jachtbouw S/Y Christophel’s Lighthouse, and Brian Muston sold M/Y Echo, the 97-foot Lowland.
Ocean Independence
Ocean Independence CEO Peter Hürzeler sold the 50m Oceanco M/Y Altavida. Renamed Anedigmi, the vessel will be managed by Ocean Management and will the firm’s charter fleet. OCI Palma’s Marc Haendle sold the 31m S/Y Psyrax, marking the firm’s 12th sale this year. Ocean Independence signed four
vessels to its central listings for sale: the 31m M/Y C’est La Vie, the 27m S/Y AWOL Again, the 26m Maiora M/Y Barracuda, and the 28m M/Y Anoud Al Doha. The firm marked the second anniversary of its 2005 merger with a donation to the Global Coral Reef Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing, protecting and managing coral reefs worldwide.
Trinity Yachts
Mississippi-based Trinity Yachts recently delivered the 161-foot (49m) aluminum tri-deck M/Y Lady Michelle. She was designed and built with special consideration for European operations. She can accommodate an owner’s party of 10 in five staterooms and a crew of nine in five cabins. There is an additional day room with a full bath for two additional guests if required. A tender storage aft and an overhead crane accommodate the 21-foot tender. She is ABS and MCA compliant.
BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard
A paint crew from BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard in Newport Beach, Calif., traveled to Nordhavn’s plant in mainland China, to give Nordhavn 86 hull No. 1 its final topcoat. Following a recent decision to service all Nordhavn ships 80 feet and above with a highend Linear Polyurethane (LP) paint finish, the BNHS crew was contracted by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), designer, engineer, and manufacturer of the Nordhavn fleet, to apply the final paint finish to Nordhavn 86 and to train the local work crew. BNHS’s trip to China will be followed by two more visits scheduled for later in the year to paint other vessels in the fleet and to continue the training program. “PAE is an extremely successful boat builder known for its commitment to high quality passage-making yachts; we are honored to be working with them on their Nordhavn fleet,” said Jesse Salem, director of shipyard operations for Ambassadors Marine Group. The fiberglass vessel has a 24-foot beam and is expected to be delivered to Southern California in September for commissioning. BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard services yachts up to 50 meters and specializes in electrical, mechanical and electronic work; top and bottom painting; custom boat building; custom fabrication in fiberglass, metal and wood; and commissioning.
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On Aug. 13, be ready to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower By Jack Horkheimer More than 1,700 years ago, on Aug. 10 in the year 258, a young Christian deacon of Rome was martyred by the Emperor Valerian by being roasted alive on a gridiron. That night as his mourners carried his body away, dozens of streaks of light fell from the sky, which prompted his followers to believe that even the heavens wept for their friend. Every year since, almost to the exact date, the skies weep again on what many call the night of St. Lawrence’s Tears. Today, of course, we know that these tears are really meteors from the annual Perseid meteor shower and this year should be very good because there’ll be no moonlight to wipe out the faintest meteors. At about 3 a.m. the morning of Aug. 13, face northeast and, if you have clear and dark skies, you can expect to see a couple of dozen Perseid meteors per hour until dawn. You have a better chance of seeing more meteors from 3 a.m. until dawn because the night side of Earth is facing more directly into the meteor stream. Although meteors look like shooting stars, nothing could be farther from the truth. Meteors are simply tiny specks of comet debris slamming into our Earth’s atmosphere. Every time a comet visits our Sun, it sheds tons of debris in its wake and eventually this debris gets spread out all along the comet’s path, its orbit. Whenever our Earth crosses any path of comet litter, tiny pieces of this debris slam into our Earth’s atmosphere and heat up, causing them to glow. Every August our Earth travels through a huge stream of comet debris left in the wake of a comet named Swift-Tuttle. The resulting meteors appear to come from the constellation Perseus, thus the name Perseid meteor shower. So grab a deck chair, head far away from city lights and watch the heavens weep once again on this night of St. Lawrence’s tears. While you’re out there, look due east between 4 and 5 a.m. and you’ll see not only the lovely star cluster the Seven Sisters, but parked just to the right of it the 4th planet from the Sun, 4,000-mile-wide Mars. I suggest starting your Mars watch even earlier. If you need a little help finding it, on Aug. 6 you can use an exquisite crescent Moon parked above it which will form a triangle with Mars and the Seven Sisters. The reason I want you to start watching Mars is because it is racing closer and closer to our planet for a super close and bright meeting during Christmas week. While Mars will be 120
million miles away on Aug. 6-7, it will be 65 million miles closer on Christmas Eve, and seven times brighter.
Dual eclipse watch Aug. 28
On Aug. 28, we will be treated to the last of the dual eclipses of 2007, the first of which occurred March 3. We call it the eclipse of the Sturgeon Moon, which is the name many American Indian fishing tribes gave the August full Moon since sturgeon were easily caught during August. What causes an eclipse of the Moon anyway? Moonlight is really light from the Sun reflected back to Earth. One half of the Moon is lit up by the Sun at all times, although the only time we that half is when we have a full Moon, which occurs every month when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun as seen from Earth. Usually when we have a full Moon, the Moon is either above or below the plane of our Earth’s orbit. Occasionally the full Moon will glide into our Earth’s plane and will pass directly through Earth’s shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon turns some unpredictable shade of reddish orange because the red rays of sunlight are always bent by our Earth’s atmosphere into our Earth’s shadow. The reddish orange Moon color you will see Aug. 28 from midnight to dawn is actually light from all the sunrises and sunsets around the world being refracted – that is, bent – into our Earth’s shadow and onto the Moon and then reflected back again. Start watching when the Moon begins to enter the darkest part of the shadow, the umbra, which is 4:51 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. As minute after minute goes by, you will actually see Earth’s curved shadow slowly creep across the Moon. The Moon will be completely within the umbra and totally eclipsed for about 30 minutes from 5:52 a.m. to 6:23 a.m. Eastern Time, after which the whole process will slowly reverse. People on the U.S. East Coast will see only the first half of the eclipse. The entire show is reserved for the West Coast. Because no one can predict what color the Moon will turn during totality, that’s what makes it so much fun. Will it be bright orange, or blood red? Only the shadow knows. Jack Horkheimer is executive director of the Miami Museum of Science. This is the script for his weekly television show co-produced by the museum and WPBT Channel 2 in Miami. It is seen on public television stations around the world. For more information about stars, visit www.jackstargazer.com.
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Use a camera to stop terror; use these tips to organize photos Welcome aboard photo enthusiasts. I was reading Editor Lucy Reed’s article regarding her participation in the Small Vessel Security Conference. She mentioned that the No. 1 defense against a terror attack always comes back to public involvement. One great tool for public involvement is your camera. Terrorists use Photo Exposé cameras to make James Schot plans for death and destruction. You can do the opposite and help preserve life. Notice suspicious activities on waterways or by another vessel? Take pictures of potential terrorist’s activities and foil attacks. Photos are a tremendous
source of information. Visuals have certainly helped the police in Great Britain on the latest terrorist attempts. Hopefully you never will take pictures such as these. Still, you will take lots of pictures documenting things as discussed in a recent article, and surely of family, friends, places and fun. With digital compact cameras, it is easy to take thousands of photographs every year. What will you do with them all? How do you manage and work with your photo files? How do you best print and e-mail your files? In the next few articles, I will discuss the most common processing steps we can take after we have a memory card full of photos. This will help you stay organized and work with your photographs, make prints and/or send them by e-mail to others, and archive them all.
It’s all easy to do, and more of a challenge for me to put into words. Keeping it simple and understandable is my goal. The point of view is mine and your needs and experiences may lead to other ways of doing things. If so, share them via e-mail and I’ll be happy to share it with other Triton readers. One way to deal with a full memory card is to hand it to a photo processor. This can be your local drugstore clerk or more secure professional lab technician. It’s simple and easy, but this approach has negatives. If you’re anchored a few days, it can be convenient. To have someone else handle the workflow for you, simply remove the memory card from you camera, making sure you do so with the power off. They can copy your photos to disk and/or make 4x6 (proof) prints for you, and hopefully you will have a
spare card to use in the interim. The pricing for such services are low. You may pay slightly more at a professional photo lab, but you should expect more services and safer handling. If you love and cherish the photographs you took, I recommend putting files from your memory card on not one, but two disks. Files can be corrupted; disks can be scratched. Having a duplicate is a valuable thing. Personally, I do not back up my photo files using disks, but using a CD or DVD disk is one viable method. From this point, you do not even have to make the 4x6 prints of every photo taken, because you can use the disk at a kiosk and decide which ones you would like to print and how many of each. The negative to handing a memory card to a store clerk is the potentially questionable handling of your photos and losing control over processing. The equipment might break down or other mishaps may occur. I prefer to control the entire process, weeding out what I don’t like, securely saving what I do like, cropping, lightening or darkening and otherwise enhancing those I want to print or e-mail. You can do this also at most photo kiosks straight from your memory card. You still begin by first backing up your photo files using disks or other means. Once this is done, you can go to most any photo kiosk with your memory card, and depending on the type, put it directly into a specific slot in the processing machine. I went to a CVS with my compact flash, and put a kiosk through the paces. It first asked me what I would like to do. I had a half dozen choices, including making a scan, a CD, but I pressed wanting to review photos and make prints. It then told me to put my memory card in the proper slot, and I pressed the icon on the screen “download all the photographs from your memory card.” From here all the photos on the card are downloaded and you can select photos want. Kiosks provide options for adjustments and enhancements, including zoom and crop, remove red eye, brightness and contrast, adjust color, restore color, add text, and convert to sepia or black-and-white. Details on these options and more ways to handle a photo workflow will follow. There was a downside for me using a store kiosk; it would not read my memory card. No one knew why, but I left without any selections, adjustments or results, and ask for permission to come ashore. James Schot has been a professional photographer for 27 years and owns Schot Designer Photography. Feel free to contact him at james@bestschot.com with photographic questions or queries for future columns.
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CATAMARAN FAMILY UPDATE: EN ROUTE TO THE SEYCHELLES
Parting is such sweet sorrow (but so is a UK£100 permit fee) S/V Ocelot is a 45-foot catamaran that serves as the home of the Hacking family of Seattle, Wash.: Dad Jon, mom Sue and daughter Amanda. When they started their journey in Sint Marteen in December 2001, son Christopher was with them but he went ashore in 2005 to attend college. The Hackings originally planned to stop when they reached Australia two
years ago, but they have decided to keep on going. Here’s the next installment of their adventures in the Indian Ocean. To read more about their travels, visit http://hackingfamily.com. Contact them through editorial@the-triton.com.
28 June 07 At sea, Indian Ocean
Jon worked his way up the mast to sort out tangled lines. It was a nice view PHOTO/SUE HACKING from there.
About noon today we pulled our anchor out of the delightful sand-patch that has held us so securely for the last few weeks and motored out of the pass at Salomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago. Why, you ask? Well, we asked ourselves that as well. (Actually, we asked ourselves that a month ago and decided we were crazy to leave.) We were in a paradise of fish and coral, protected waters and delightful swimming, pretty trails and several islands to explore, meals together with good friends. Why leave? Part of the answer is bureaucracy. Our permit expires at the end of the month and it’s UK£100 a month to extend, payable over the Internet. But the truth is that after 10 weeks here it’s time to move on.
So we said goodbye to all our friends and set sail for the Seychelles, 1,000 miles west of us. The winds are good (15-20 kts) and from well aft of the beam (120º apparent). The sky is mostly cloudy but they’re the fluffy white sort, not the angry grey sort. The main problem is that we’ve been in a very protected anchorage for long enough that we’re not used to this bouncing around. The winds in the South Indian Ocean are quite strong and they’ve kicked up some 10-foot (3m) swells that continue northwest long after the wind dies, so we’re sailing through a bit of a washing machine. We probably won’t sail a straight line to the
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The captain is on the bow as Ocelot approaches the inner harbor at lovely PHOTO/SUE HACKING Victoria Harbor, Mahe, Seychelles.
Weather defies predictions to provide some excitement OCELOT, from page B17 Seychelles. There are some contrary currents along that track, so we’re planning to sneak south a bit to catch some better currents and then hook northwest the last day or two.
29 June 07 840 miles from the Seychelles
The forecasts all say we should have 15 knots of wind, but the reality is 25 with squalls to 35. So much for forecasts. Seas are still pretty big, but they’re coming from behind us now, so a bit easier to take. Still, we’ll be glad to get to the Seychelles. At noon we were at 5º30’S 69º56’E, or 143nm from Chagos with 868nm still to go. Our plan is to track along 5º30S to about 61ºE, turn slightly north and head directly for the Seychelles.
30 June 07 680nm from the Seychelles
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After a rather grueling night of high winds and squalls, things have improved today. We spent all last night with a triple-reefed main and most of our jib rolled up, but today conditions improved a bit and we’ve shaken out two reefs and rolled out the jib. The rain-squalls aren’t as violent, the seas have calmed down a bit, and we had blue sky for much of the day. At noon we were at 5º30’S 67º13’E, or 304nm from Chagos with 709nm still to go.
1 July 07 521nm from the Seychelles, 494nm from Chagos
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Bit of excitement last night. We left you with improving conditions. This
lasted until 7 p.m. when a big squall came through. Amanda and Jon went to take in a third reef but the mainsail wouldn’t come down. A tiny leach-line jam-cleat up by the tack for the third reef point had caught a string that keeps lines from getting behind maststeps. OK, nautical gobbledygook, but it meant Jon had to climb up the mast a bit past the first spreaders (20 feet or 6m up) … in the dark … in a bouncy seaway … with the wind howling at 40 knots … with a knife in his teeth (OK, his hand) to cut the string. Luckily, Ocelot’s more stable than many boats and our spreaders form a triangle that’s pretty secure, but all were glad when he came back on deck. Today we’ve had 20-30 knots all day with grey skies, but little of the rain that was forecasted. The seas are lumpy enough that we left the three reefs in, content with our 6-9 knots of speed. Boats ahead of us are reporting much nicer conditions in the Seychelles, but our GPS says it will take 3.5 more days for us to get there. We’re all well on board but a bit sleep deprived.
2 July 07 370nm from the Seychelles
Finally, we got some nice sailing conditions. This morning dawned with some high clouds, but we’ve had blue skies most of the day. Small puffy clouds drift by on errands of their own, but we’ve had no rain in a couple days now. By noon the seas were down and we decided that the 20- to 25-knot winds were stable so we shook out all but one reef and Ocelot has been happily splashing along at 7-10 knots.
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Fourth of July for these Americans: burgers with a twist OCELOT, from page B18 Unfortunately, it’s a case of enjoyit-while-you-can, as the forecast for tomorrow (such as it is) is for rain, and the winds to move forward by 30º. When that happens, we’ll start heading a bit further north, as we’ve actually been tracking south of the Seychelles to avoid some adverse currents. This turns out to have been a good decision, as friends of ours taking the more direct route have had two days of rain. It also allowed us to “bank some southing” as we knew the southeast trades would shift more into the south as we approached the Seychelles. At noon we were at 5º30’S 62º06’E or 400nm from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. We’ve sailed 616nm from Chagos, and 147nm in the last 24 hours under triple reefed main. Our only adventure today was that one of our 25-foot-long (8m) battens managed to work its way out of its pocket on the main. Jon tried to put it back in (while sitting on the boom, 10 feet or 3m above the cockpit) but it was too difficult while we were under way, so we just pulled the batten out and lashed it on deck.
3 July 07 230nm from the Seychelles
Well, the forecast was wrong again, but this time in our favor. Instead of rain and winds creeping forward on us, we’ve had a bright blue sky with puffy little trade-wind clouds. The ocean is a rich blue with little flecks of whitecaps
and the only sign of rain was a beautiful rainbow this morning. The winds are 16-20 knots from a bit aft of the beam, the seas have flattened considerably and life is good. Amanda baked a delicious loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread for lunch, and we got visited by longtailed Tropic Birds, which we haven’t seen for some time. Even slowing down, we’ll be crossing the bank in the dark. The main group of the Seychelles sits on a big shallow bank that extends out for over 100nm in some directions. At the edge of the bank the bottom rises from several thousand meters to only 20m over a very short distance, creating sharp and sometimes breaking waves. We plan to come to the bank at an angle, allowing the sea to adjust more gradually, and at a point some 60nm east of Victoria. At noon we were at 5º19’S 59º36’E or 250nm from Victoria. We’re now heading west-northwest, having made our slight northward turn last night. Once we cross the bank we’ll again turn more westerly for the final approach.
04 July 07 96nm from the Seychelles
Happy 4th of July. The winds, rather predictably, dropped during the night, as did the seas. We shook out the two reefs in the main and continued sailing west at a more reasonable 6 kts. This morning Jon tossed out the fishing lines for the first time since we pulled them in six days ago, and not 5 minutes later had a beautiful 2-foot tuna on board. Celebration while on passage, unless
The beef-fish recipe
By Patricia on Papagena in Chagos
This only works with very red-meat tuna, which has enough texture to survive being compressed. Lighter fish falls apart.
Marinade for 1 to 1 ½ pounds of tuna 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 thumb of fresh ginger, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 to 1/2 cup soy sauce (light soy, if possible) 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 2-3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice Trim the black, blood-filled edges off the tuna. Slice remaining fillets into ¼-inch-thick strips. Compress each strip with the palm of your hand to flatten further. In a shallow baking dish, mix marinade ingredients. Adjust
Sue displays the yummy skipjack tuna cooked like beef. PHOTO/AMANDA HACKING
the volume for the amount of fish. It should be covered, but not swimming in it. Marinate the fillets for three hours at room temperature. Sear on a hot grill or oiled pan to desired doneness, no more than 3 or 4 minutes per side.
the weather is bad, usually consists of making and eating meals we rarely have the time or patience to make while we’re anchored somewhere interesting. Lunch was honest-to-goodness, 4thof-July hamburgers. After two months in Chagos, we are thoroughly sick of fish tasting like fish, so Sue borrowed a marinade recipe from a fellow cruiser that turns tuna into moist, melt-inyour-mouth steak when seared in a hot pan. Slap this between two homemadeby-Amanda rolls and voila – the best burgers we’ve had in months. At noon, we were at 4º52’S 57º22’E, 114nm from Victoria, having made 136nm in the past 24 hours. The wind is a bit forward of the beam but blowing a nice 16kts and Ocelot’s shouldering it beautifully at 6-7kts. At this rate we’ll arrive in Victoria at 5:30 tomorrow
morning, but we’ll probably slow down some during the night.
5 July 07 Victoria, Seychelles
We arrived in the Seychelles safely this morning. We crossed over the edge of the bank last night with no problems except a bit more sloppy sea. Our course to the quarantine anchorage also presented no problems. We expect the officials to come clear us in in an hour or so, then we’ll move to a more convenient anchorage and go explore the sights (and maybe catch up on some missed sleep!) Fair winds and calm seas Jon, Sue & Amanda Hacking S/V Ocelot
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Greenland in summer: Icebergs, snow-covered mountains By Lisa Jouris
Aug. 3, 2006 00:00 Imerigsoq Island, Greenland (Just off the coast of Disko Island)
I am sitting here in the protected warm pilothouse during my anchor watch. The midnight sun lights the sky in soft blues, yellows and faded reds. The yacht is gently swinging on the anchor, giving an incredible view of the two narrow openings leading out to Disko Bay. It is hard to believe that at this hour it has the lighting of a typical 8 p.m. New England summer
sky. The air is just about 40 degrees F and the water is only a mere 46. The visibility reminds me of a clear fall day with the crisp lines defining the objects surrounding you. In the distance, peeking above the surrounding low-lying islands, are giant luminescent icebergs in various sizes and shapes extending to the height of New York skyscrapers. Not one berg is the same as another and the shapes are reminiscent of artwork gently floating by, like a parade for our viewing. They look so docile as they gently drift in almost predetermined course from their origination of the Ilulisaat Ice
Fjord, which is our next scheduled destination. Location: Latitude 69º01.07’ N, Longitude 53º17.17’ W. Conditions: Light wind of 5 kts from W/SW at 259 True.
Aug. 4, 2006 15:35 Entrance to Ilulisaat, Greenland
Our approach took my breath away, both by sight and the frigid air temperature. Capt. Tim Forderer slowed the engines down to almost neutral. I awoke, quickly got dressed, and ran up topsides. I was surprised by what I saw… 360 degrees of pure white walls of beautiful sculptured icebergs. There was barely enough patches of dark midnight blue water for a yacht our size to squeeze through. It was spectacular and intimidating at the same time. We could see our final destination of Ilulisaat, but the walls of the ice blocked us from a direct approach. Tim directed the yacht with finesse, weaving in and out of the clusters of ice for the next 10 miles to the opening of the harbor. The size of these “mountains” made any vessel look like a peanut that could easily be crushed. Even so, the dangers of the soaring icebergs didn’t seem to bother the local fisherman as they proceeded with their typical day of catching cod, halibut, shrimp, and seal. Perched up on the gray rocky mountainside, little wooden houses in hues of brilliant red, bright yellow and electric blue sat with smoke circling high from their chimneys. This is a pleasant welcome to any cold mariner. An eerie distant noise grows louder
and louder. It becomes clear it is the howling of hundreds of sled dogs in unison. Supposedly, it is a common call in this town, where hunting with dogsleds is still an integral part of the Inuit lifestyle in the harsh winters. The local fishery, Royal Greenland, was gracious enough to free a dock area for our use while staying in Ilulissat. Finding dock space here is like trying to go to a busy mall a couple of days before Christmas. This is one place in the world where a fishing boat won’t hesitate to pull alongside you and raft up without giving it a second thought. Fishing is their source income and here boats outnumber the spaces available. On any given day, there will be a “parking lot” of fishing and/or harpoon boats of various bright colors and size, five to six deep from the wall. Imagine how long it would take for the most-inside boat to get out of this congestion to go fishing? This town was one of the busiest ports that I have visited. Due to the midnight sun, there is a constant stream of fishing boats entering and exiting the waterways. I experienced one of my favorite memories during my iceberg watch at four in the morning. I had already been sipping on my mint orange tea and enjoying the sun “rising.” The air was cool and the water in the port was almost like glass. It was totally peaceful and most people were nestled in their beds. I faced out toward the mouth of the waterway and watched the icebergs float effortlessly by with a backdrop of painted skies with a whispy stroke
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Capt. Tim Forderer weaves an 88-foot sailing yacht through the ice for 10 PHOTO/LISA JOURIS miles on the approach to Ilulisaat, Greenland.
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Decades come, decades go: Inuits survive off the ocean GREENLAND, from page B20 of clouds. On the edge of the bay appeared a small open fishing dinghy slowly breaking the water to cause a small ripple. The fisherman stood tall while slowly maneuvering the boat into the harbor. He was clothed in warm overalls and a snug wool hat. When he was within a boat length away, I could see two hunted seals that he proudly presented. A lot of thought was put into the precise positioning of the seals on each beam of the boat. As he passed, he noticed me and we exchanged a simple nod. He smiled proudly and returned to his dock. Seeing this gave me a whole new appreciation for their time spent on the water and the risks they incur to make a living. They survive off the broad open ocean, since the country’s rocky land doesn’t provide vegetation possibilities. The Inuits have survived many generations from their traditions and will continue to do so for years to come. Location: Latitude 69º13.71’ N, Longitude 51º11.96’ W. Conditions: Light wind of 5-8 kts from S/SE at 173 True
Aug. 13, 2006 15:48 Ten miles off of Taupagssuit, Greenland
To our port side are beautiful snowpeaked, jagged mountains with the sunset glow upon them. The mountains slowly slope down toward the water’s edge where there are grassy fields. The water is almost like glass, interrupted by the small ripples of the five-knot breezes moving across surface. There is a single fishing trawler off in the distance, slowly dragging his nets for his daily catch. Every once in a while a little dark seal pops up to play peek-aboo and then dives down again. Just when the sea seems so calm, a burst of white cloudy mist rises 15 feet in the air just off our starboard bow, 10 boat lengths ahead. Another one appears within seconds. Our attention is captivated by whales “grazing” the Greenlandic waters at a casual pace. Knowing they would eventually cross our bow, we throttle back to neutral and coast to view them without endangering them. They approach within a boat length. Their large figures seem to break the surface effortlessly without even a wake. Tim quickly grabs the camera and leaves the warm pilothouse to capture the next couple of minutes on film. After surfacing five times for air, the whales take their last breath and slowly descend. The first tail rises out of the air and we smile to see the white markings. The white patterns clearly designate these as humpback
whales. The second joins the other and “waves” its tail. What an incredible experience to witness two humpback whales traveling northbound with a backdrop of calico, snow-laden mountains. Location: Latitude 65º27.71’ N, Longitude 53º34.52’ W. Conditions: Light winds of 5 kts from N/NE at 356 True. Contact Lisa Jouris through editorial@ the-triton.com.
Fishing boats are rafted five and six deep in this busy port with too few PHOTO/TIM FORDERER slips.
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Bahamas trips and Maine cruises kick off the month Through-Aug. 15 Bahamas Summer
Boating Flings. A variety of trips from South Florida to Bimini, Chub Cay, Nassau, Staniel Cay, Port Lucaya, Abaco and Andros. Lengths of trips vary. www.bahamas.com, search for “fling.” 800-327-7678 or 954-236-9292
Aug. 1 The Triton’s monthly
networking event, held the first Wednesday of every month. Join us this month from 6-8 p.m. at the offices of MariTech Services, 1915 S.W. 21st Ave., off Davie Road just west of I-95 in Ft. Lauderdale. Come meet the owners
of MariTech Services, a new Triton advertiser. 954-791-7088. Read more about them on page A8.
Aug. 3 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Active captains only. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited to eight.
Aug. 3-11 151st anniversary of the
New York Yacht Club summer cruise, this year from Boothbay Harbor to Penobscot Bay in Maine. www.nyyc.org
Aug. 5 Sunday Jazz Brunch, Ft.
Lauderdale, along the New River downtown, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Five stages including a variety of jazz types. www.fortlauderdale.gov
Aug. 9-12 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
Tour, Manhattan Beach, Calif. This is the 13th tournament of the 2007 series featuring more than 150 of the top athletes in this sport. The local qualifier is on Thursday (free), the main draw competition is on Friday and Saturday ($20), with men and women’s finals on Sunday ($20). www.avp.com
EVENT OF MONTH Aug. 3-5 Newport Folk Festival Newport, R.I.
More than two dozen acts will perform in Newport this weekend, including 10-time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt, the Allman Brothers Band, the John Butler Trio, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Martha Wainwright, and Emmylou Harris. Several artists are making their Newport debuts (Ronstadt and the Allman Brothers Band among them) and will be playing full concert-length sets. International Tennis Hall of Fame (Friday night) and Fort Adams State Park (all weekend). www.newportfolk.com
Aug. 10 Ida Lewis Distance Race,
Newport. Started in 2004 as a biennial race, this third race is now annual. For single-hulled boats of 28 feet or longer. Social events are held at host Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s clubhouse on Lime Rock in Newport. www.ildistancerace.org.
Aug. 10-12 JVC Jazz Festival, Newport, RI. Held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, with more than two dozen acts, including the Branford Marsalis Quartet, the Dave Brubeck Quartet and the Joshua Redman Trio. Tickets start at $30. www. festivalproductions.net
Aug. 11 Sixth annual National Marina
Day, Harbour Towne Marina, Dania Beach. Celebrating the role marinas play in waterfront communities across America. BBQ, safety demonstrations, junior angler casting clinic, divers demonstration, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary safety inspections, DJ, clown. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 801 N.E Third St.
Aug. 16-19 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
Tour, Boston. 14th tournament of the 2007 series with more than 150 of the top athletes in this sport. www.avp.com
Aug. 23-26 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
Tour, Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. This is the 15th tournament of the 2007 series featuring more than 150 of the top athletes in this sport. www.avp.com
Aug. 27-Sept. 9 U.S. Open, New York
City. One of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. www.usopen.org
Sept. 1-3 10th annual Newport
Irish Waterfront Festival, Newport, RI. Three-day festival features five stages of national and international entertainment, an Irish marketplace, a
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Fore! 14th annual MIASF golf tourney set for Sept. 7 CALENDAR, from page B22 dance hall and a children’s activity area. At Newport Yachting Center. www. newportfestivals.com
Sept. 2 Sunday Jazz Brunch, Ft.
Lauderdale, along the New River downtown, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Five stages including a variety of jazz types. www.fortlauderdale.gov
Sept. 5 The Triton’s monthly
networking event, at the still-sortof-new offices of The Triton in Ft. Lauderdale. Check www.the-triton.com /events for details.
Sept. 6 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
MAKING PLANS Oct. 25-29 48th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
This is the industry’s largest boat show, both in terms of space (with more than 3 million square feet of in-water and exhibition space at six marinas and in the convention center) and attendees. www.showmanagement.com crew seminar “Your Career in Yachting” (Sunday, 9 a.m.). www.yachtfest.com, (858) 836-0133.
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Active captains only. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited to eight.
Sept. 13 Super Yacht, Future Shock II:
Sept. 7 14th annual MIASF golf
Sept. 13-16 37th annual Newport
tournament, hosted by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, Hollywood. 954-524-2733, www. miasf.com.
Sept. 7-9 6th annual Shipyard Cup,
East Boothbay, Maine. for sailing yachts over 70 feet. www.shipyardcup.com
Sept. 12-17 30th annual Cannes International Boat Show, France. www.salonnautiquecannes.com
Sept. 13-16 8th annual YachtFest,
Shelter Island Marina, San Diego. This is the U.S. West Coast’s largest show of brokerage and charter yachts, and includes an exhibit hall. Singleday tickets start at $32, discounts for multiple days and marine trade. Free
Staying Ahead of the Curve, the Island Palms Hotel and Marina, San Diego. director@ashmeadwhite.com, 786-9246193, 305-898-8041 International Boat Show, Newport Yachting Center. Single-day tickets start at $16. 401-846-1115, www. newportboatshow.com
Sept. 18 4th annual Monaco party at Stars n Bars, 8-10 p.m.. This year is invitation only for captains and senior crew. Request your invite at monaco07@the-triton.com.
Sept. 19-22 17th annual Monaco
Yacht Show, Port Hercules. More than 530 exhibitors are expected and 30 of the 95 yachts scheduled to appear will make their first public appearances. More and bigger stands, and a business center with more computer and Internet access. Tickets are 50 euros. www.monacoyachtshow.org
Oct. 17 The Triton’s fourth annual Boat Show Kick-off Party, Ft. Lauderdale, 6-9 p.m. We’re closing Bimini Boatyard resturant again and opening it to the awesome yachting industry. Catch up with friends before the madness of the boat show starts (the 48th annual Ft.
Lauderdale International Boat Show begins Oct. 25). Watch the paper for more details.
Oct. 24 18th annual Marine Seminar,
Ft. Lauderdale Mariners Club, for insurers, brokers, underwriters, 8 a.m.5 p.m., w/reception. $365. www.flmc.org
Enjoying the sea
Wine
Nutrition
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The man known as Chef Mondy is making a successful transition to cooking on yachts after more than 25 years doing so on land.
Grab your passport and get ready for a trip to Tuscany, the Italian wine giant.
More vegetables and tea and less alcohol and fat make a powerful combination in the fight to prevent skin cancer.
Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel,‘Eat, Pray, Love’ is a hit thanks to well-timed humor.
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BE HONEST OR DIE By Capt. Rusty Allen
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crew member but the whole crew, almost to the point of death. As we were preparing for our Pacific Rim trip, we had an opening for a crew member. (I won’t give the position nor identify the sex of the candidate. The individual was interviewed by the department head, with special emphasis on medical issues as we would be operating in some rather desolate areas where medical care was either primitive or non-existent. The candidate assured us that he/she was in good condition and had no medical issues. The candidate was hired. Just before we departed South Florida on a preliminary trip, the crew member went out to dinner and returned with a severe case of food poisoning. We didn’t
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You may be so desperate for a job – this job, any job – that you’re willing to hide things such as a medical condition. Don’t do it. One captain weighs in about lives at risk.
ou have passed the resume interview stage and are now scheduled for a face-to-face interview for that ideal position on a megayacht. Naturally, you want to make the best impression on the person conducting the interview. But do you want to present yourself as you truly are (warts and all) or in a manner that is somewhat less than completely honest? As a manager, I would rather interview someone that is truthful and straight-forward rather than the individual who presents a façade. Believe me, being untruthful will come back and haunt you. Recently, we had an experience where a crew member’s lack of truthfulness as well as honesty came back to haunt not only the
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think much of this as the crew member recovered in time for our departure. As can happen on any trip, the weather turned nasty on us and the crew member became seasick. After the second day, the crew member started to hallucinate and started to accuse the crew of various activities that were clearly impossible in the sea state that we were encountering. I placed the person under a watch to prevent injury to him/herself or another member of the crew. On the morning of the third day, I called the emergency contact that the crew member had given. I explained the situation and was told I would be contacted by the crew member’s doctor as soon as possible. See HONEST, page C3
Making stock takes time but it’s well spent The culinary dictionary Larousse Gastronomique defines stock as a fond, which is a liquid base for making a sauce. Escoffier, the king of chefs and chef to kings, saw stocks as one of the principal culinary preparations that form the base for many other preparations. How right he was. If a stock is not made Culinary Waves accurately and Mary Beth properly, then Lawton Johnson whatever is made from these stocks such as a demi-glace or glazes will be of a poor quality. This includes essences, glazes, and the savory aspic jellies that are closely associated with them. Fond comes from the word foundation and almost every culinary preparation comes from a fond. With the advent of ready-made stocks and sauces, it is easy to see why we have succumbed to a retail purchase and not the homemade version that takes hours to prepare. Who has the time anyway to cook for 8 to 10 hours when other jobs in the galley demand our time? This column is meant to teach the basics of a good stock and hopefully encourage you to make it, rather than buy it. Every good cook should be able to produce a quality stock, anywhere. Three basic kinds of stock are white stock (fond blanc), brown stock (fond brun) and vegetable stock or neutral stock (fond maigre). These
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Here are the five values that help make leaders As with any organization, the leader sets the culture. In the case of a luxury yacht this role falls to the captain. In running the yacht, the captain needs to ensure that his crew work together in a cohesive manner. In this respect, he is required to understand each individual’s strengths and weaknesses in Up and Running order to maximize Ian Biles on the crew’s performance. Therefore, it is important for the captain to understand his role as a team leader and team manager. Skills to lead and manage a yacht crew are no different from the team leadership skills used elsewhere. Team leadership and development are “soft” skills, i.e. they develop through human interaction. While the traits that define the difference between good and bad skills can be identified, the application of any one will only come about through trial and error. A competent captain needs to be aware of the specific skills necessary to lead, manage and develop the “team.” The way a yacht’s crew is led will have a major impact upon the success of the operation of that yacht. When asked what they want from a leader, research has shown that team members often identify these values: l A commitment to people as well as to the task l A desire by the leader to support and serve the team as well as to lead l Enthusiasm, energy, inspiration and sufficient expertise l A willingness to shoulder responsibility rather than to pass the buck l An ability to make the team come together to achieve more than a group of individuals i.e. to develop synergy. Let’s look at each value in turn.
Commitment to people
Most crew members are more concerned about relationships and being valued as a crew member than with the task they are to undertake. Feeling secure in a group environment is an important pre-requisite before individual contribution. The good captain devotes time to building and developing his crew, not only when the crew starts off but also when a new member joins an existing crew.
Desire to support and serve
While crew members want to see
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that their captain can lead from the front, they are also strongly motivated by seeing that he has the ability to lead from the back. “Humble” leadership from the captain is vital if crew members are to be inspired to work together under his leadership. For the captain, however, there is a balance to be struck between showing a willingness to undertake chores and retaining a certain degree of distance so that he does not become overly familiar with any of the crew members. For many captains, this can be a hard balance to strike.
Enthusiasm, energy, expertise
Not surprisingly crew members want to be inspired and motivated by a captain who has the energy and enthusiasm to get them excited. However, they also want to feel secure that the captain possesses, or has access to, the necessary expertise to lead. Captains do not have to be the most knowledgeable person about a subject but if they are not, they need to know when to encourage the input of others.
Ready to shoulder responsibility
At some point every captain will be tested under pressure. Captains need to take responsibility to ensure that challenges are overcome and that the crew is strengthened as a result. The captain should not blame the crew for mistakes beyond their control. If such mistakes happen, the captain should be willing to shoulder the responsibility. However, when the crew make mistakes, they should be honest in admitting them. There should not be a “blame” culture on board and the captain should adopt a proactive stance to ensure that the crew has confidence in their abilities to complete
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Do you prefer a dream job or your life? HONEST, from page C1 Within 10 minutes, I received a call from the caregiver and informed that the person had been diagnosed with a severe, medically related mental illness. We now call this bi-polar disorder. When I described symptoms and explained what had happened, I was directed to remove the person’s medication from their control. The reason was the person had a history of self-medication and had been hospitalized in serious condition. In this circumstance, this could have proven deadly. After securing the medication and getting the crew member to eat something, we were able to stabilize the chemical imbalance, which was caused by the crew member being in intestinal distress brought on by the food poisoning as well as the sea sickness. With this help, the crew member began to re-enter the real world. Upon completion of the voyage, I let the crew member go. My point is, had this crew member been totally honest, the situation would
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not have happened. Granted, I would not have hired this person, but is your “dream” job worth your life? As long as the person takes and receives the benefit of medication, he/she is fine. But in this case, the individual was unable to keep the medication down. Eventually, the patient realizes what is happening and rationalizes that if one pill is good on Friday, three pills should be OK on Sunday. The medication doesn’t work that way; it becomes an overdose, which this person had already experienced, as indicated by their caregiver. Had this person been honest with me in the interview, I could have explained the situation to them in detail, knowing from experience with a family member with a similar disorder. In this case, a career change is indicated. Contact Capt. Rusty Allen through editorial@the-triton.com.
Unity boosts productivity MANAGEMENT, from page C2 their tasks.
Ability to achieve more as a team
Crew members only ever develop into a team once there is some synergy within the group, i.e. a crew dynamic. A cohesive team will be able to achieve more together than a disparate group of individuals could achieve undirected. Once this dynamic has developed, the captain will be able to explore leadership models that can share the leadership roles among the crew, which will involve delegation of authority and responsibility. Next month: Staff development and delegation. Ian Biles is the founder of Maritime Services International, a marine surveying and consultancy business. He holds a Class I (Unlimited) Master’s certificate, a degree in naval architecture and an MBA. He has developed a risk management program for large yachts for a major Londonbased underwriter. Contact him at ian@ maritimeservices.demon.co.uk or +442392-524-490.
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Brown Stock 20 lbs bones from beef or veal, cut small 1 lb each onion, carrot or parsnip, celery, leek, diced (mirepoix) 6 gallons cold water ½ teaspoon thyme 3 bay leaves Tomato product (optional) Roast bones in a roasting pan in a 350-degree oven. Place mirepoix and any tomato product over the bones and finish browning when bones are threequarters cooked. When brown, place bones and mirepoix in stock pot with aromatics (thyme, bay). Remove any fat in roasting pan. Deglaze the roasting pan with a little of the water and add to the stock pot. Scrape up any browned bits. Add the remaining cold water to the
This stock is used for brown sauces, gravies, braised dishes and glazes for meats. PHOTO BY MARY BETH LAWTON JOHNSON
stock pot and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and skim. Simmer for 8 to 10 hours. Pass through a fine strainer and refrigerate.
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bones are almost finished roasting. This is also when a tomato product can be -Ê classifications refer to the way in which *-]Ê added to the mix. Ê /each is prepared and the contents used When the bones and mirepoix are in preparation, not really referring to golden in color, cold liquid is added the color as one might believe. and the mixture is brought a slow boil, Ê / , ",Ê White stock is made with a white then reduced - -Ê ",Ê9 /to a simmer to finish the meat and bones such as veal or chicken cooking process. This stock is used for and aromatic vegetables. The bones are brown sauces, gravies, braised dishes placed in a pot and covered with cold and glazes for meats such as demiwater, then slowly brought to a boil. glace. Generally, it takes 8 to 10 hours The surface is constantly skimmed for to make a proper brown stock. scum. Vegetable stock is basically a neutral Sauté mirepoix (a flavoring base stock made of vegetables and herbs of diced vegetables) in butter until sautéed gently in butter, then cooked in golden. Add to the stock pot, then add liquid. Over the past two decades, this aromatics. The stock is simmered for stock has gained notoriety for use in 5-6 hours, then passed through a fine vegetarian cooking and also for making strainer. It is ready to use or be cooled veloutes. It is subtle and flavorful. quickly and refrigerated. It is typically Fish stock, known as fume de used for white sauces, blanquettes, poisson, is not associated with the fricassee and poached dishes. other basic stocks because of its final Brown stock is made from beef, veal use. You only want to use certain types or poultry meat and bones. The bones of fish to produce this stock, otherwise are roasted until golden in color, not burned. A mirepoix is added when the See WAVES, page C5
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Don’t make fish stock with just any fish WAVES, from page C4 the stock will taste too fishy or be too gelatinous. Classical preparation for a fish stock is Dover sole (or other types of sole, including flounder), turbot, brill and whiting. You must make sure the fish is absolutely fresh to begin with and that the flesh is white. It is recommended not to use the bones and trimmings from oily fishes. Juices from shellfish are commonly added to the stock such as clam juice. Typically you only cook a fish stock for 45 minutes because if you cook it too long, harsh flavors can develop. The five basic principles of producing a quality stock are: 1. Always start with cold water. If you start with hot, it seals the juices in the bones. You want to start with cold water to allow the flavors to release. 2. Do not wash the bones and meat prior to cooking. 3. Allow natural clarification to occur. This is the clear appearance that occurs as a result of skimming during cooking. The slower the heat applied to the stock, the better removal of cloudiness from the stock. 4. Skim carefully. The majority of fat and scum will surface in the first part of cooking the stock. Once the mirepoix and aromatics are added, do not skim unless necessary. 4. Simmer the stock, do not boil. A simmer is a slight roll in the liquid. If you boil the stock then the fibers from the bones make it difficult to clarify. It becomes suspended in the stock and the result is cloudiness. Our fast-paced society has created a demand for ready-made bases, which are concentrated stocks found in paste or granulated form. If you use a base, use a high-quality one without too much sodium or msg. Some of the best stocks, glaces and demi-glaces are made by Culinarte (www.culinarte.com). They are expensive but well worth the price. You are paying for the true product if time is of the essence. The company also carries a line of pork and lamb shanks. Call or e-mail to find the nearest distributor or order online. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine. A professional yacht chef since 1991, she has been chef aboard M/Y Rebecca since 1998. Visit her Web site at www.themegayachtchef.com or contact her through editorial@the-triton.com. Resources for this article adapted from “The Art and Science of Culinary Preparation” by Jerald W. Chesser, CEC, CCE.
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After 25-plus years on land, Chef Mondy takes to the sea Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson met an interesting restaurateur recently who ditched the land-based life to try his sea legs. Mike “Chef Mondy” Mondor landed his first yacht job this spring on M/Y Man of Steel, the 123-foot Heesen. We catch up with him to find out how it’s going. Q: How long were you a land-based chef? Almost 26 years. I started in hotels; moved to restaurants while living at home in Montreal; traveled around the world working in France, Israel and London; and did a few years in the private golf club scene before heading back to hotels and restaurants. I am diverse, to say the least. Q: What kind of restaurants? All of my restaurants were either high-end or bistro/fusion style. There were a few of us in Montreal back in the late 1980s who saw the trend of fusion/cross-border cooking and ran with it for a while, but always high-end scratch kitchens. I’m proud to say I never worked a fast-food joint. That’s not to say that they’re lousy because some have great training systems and regiments that introduce a newcomer to some great opportunities as far as getting started, i.e. speed and proper working systems. Q: What type of food do you most enjoy cooking? Tough question. I have always enjoyed classical French: the decadent sauces, rich cheeses and the game of which you are able to prepare in so many fashions while following in the true masters’ footsteps, Bocuse, Careme, Escoffier, Roux brothers. Q: You have crossed into a world so completely different. Nervous? I still am nervous, from Day 1 and on. It was a complete food culture shock, going from being an executive chef and having a small army at my disposal constantly doing what was expected through my eyes and taste buds to being it – chef, cook, bottle
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washer, delivery, picker-upper guy, garbage taker-outer and so forth. But when you start at the bottom like I did and worked my way up , I am not above doing other tasks, washing dishes and such. The tight galley is a task in itself, so it is a completely different world and you really have to retrain your thought process. Getting up at 5 a.m. to start your day is a real eye opener. I still question myself from time to time whether this is the life I want, but mostly that revolves around my two boys. Being away from them is the toughest thing for me these days. Q: How has the transition from land to sea been? I really underestimated the transition. It was not what I expected at all. I really thought that I would adjust with no problems and it would be easy as pie. Was I wrong. Feeding the crew alone, day in and day out, and trying to
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Rai Boss Creme Caramel By Chef Mondy
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F. Dissolve sugar on low heat. Once dissolved, bring to a boil until it reaches a temperature of 320-350 degrees F. It will turn a nice amber color. Pour into 6-ounce ceramic ramekins, but be quick because it sets fast at this temperature. Let cool about 10 minutes.
For the custard
2 cups 35 percent cream 2 cups 2 percent milk 1 vanilla bean split and deseeded 4 packets Rai Boss tea, opened 8 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar In a sauce pan, steep the liquids with the vanilla bean and rai boss tea, about 15 minutes at medium heat. In a bowl, whisk yolks and sugar together. Once steeped, remove just the vanilla bean pod, leaving the seeds and tea leaves in the liquid. Slowly temper the liquid with the yolks (add them slowly so you don’t cook the eggs with the shock of the heat from the liquids so you equalize the temperature). Pour the custard into the ramekins over the set caramel and place the ramekins into a shallow pan. Fill the pan with water so it just comes up to the level of the custard in the ramekins. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Just before serving, run a knife around the edge of the ramekin so the custard slides out clean. A little jiggle might be required to help it out. Once unmolded onto your dessert plate, the caramel will provide the sauce. Garnish with a sprig of spearmint and a few, delicate fresh berries.
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Motivation: It was ‘time to have fun cooking again’ MONDY, from page C6 keep fresh ideas, healthy eating. Throw the budget out the window because that doesn’t exist, and the rules in which chefs run kitchens are not the same. Leftovers? Ha-ha. They don’t want it if it’s a day old. The owners and guests are easier to feed at times but it goes part and parcel with the job. Slowly, I was able to adjust with timing and amounts. Q: What will you miss the most? Haggling with suppliers, awesome professional servers who love to sell my food, my boys, and a queen-size bed.
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What do I miss the least? Scheduling, early a.m. sick calls and pissy servers who don’t always get their way. Q: What do you most look forward to? Seeing more of the world and cool locations, getting back to pure cooking with no managerial bullshit that comes with it. Just being able to cook is really all I want and look forward to. That, and serving great food with great product. No budget is a great bonus. Q: What made you want to make this move? After a quarter-century working in
kitchens around the world and being successful at most of it, it was time to test myself, tackle something new and completely different, to meet new people and to have fun cooking again. Running high-end kitchens for so long takes its toll and you start to have fewer days where you still love to go to work. For me, it has to be fun and challenging and exciting; this is definitely that. M/Y Man of Steel recently sold and Chef Mondy is looking for his next yacht. Contact him through editorial@thetriton.com.
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Italian wine discussion must start in Tuscany Knowing where to start talking about wine in Italy is difficult as it is home to so many of the world’s great wines, the majority of which are red. This said, there is no doubt that some breathtaking white wines are now being produced. I have elected to start this brief tour of Italian wine in Tuscany because it is my favorite area, By the Glass pure and simple. Mark Darley This is where Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and vino Nobile di Montepulciano are all made. Starting with Chianti, this wine often invokes memories of ruffian wines with raffia on the bottle. Thankfully in recent years these wines have been through a revolution of investment and wine-making improvement. Rules according to the government regulations no longer require white Trebbiano grapes in the blend, although it is now legal to include up to 20 percent of cabernet and merlot in the blend. The traditional grape of Chianti is, of course, sangiovese. This grape does not seem to fare well outside Italy, but in Italy it reaches amazing levels of complexity and dark, fruited power. There are many great makers of Chianti – some of whom use the famous Black Rooster emblem – and while 95 percent of Chianti makers are part of the Black Rooster consortium that campaigned to get chianti protected under law, not all display the emblem on the bottles. Great makers include Barone Ricasoli, Felsina, Fontodi, Castello di Ama, Antinori and Riecine among others. The wines have many layers of black cherry, earth and plum with wonderful overtones of tar and captivating black fruit flavors. To the south of the Chianti region lies Montalcino, where sangiovese becomes the genetically close sangiovese grosso grape, developed by Ferrucio Biondi Santi in the 19th century, producing powerful and long-lived wines called Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello can only be 100 percent sangiovese and has to be aged a minimum of four years (two in oak). The wines display flavors of cherry and plum along with wonderful spice flavors and herbs. Great makers of this expensive wine include the originator, Biondi Santi, and Valdicava, Argiano, Castello Banfi, Ciacci Picolomini and Il Poggiolo. The younger wines for the region are known as Rosso di Montalcino and are a good value.
To the east of Montalcino is Montepulciano, where wines known as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are made. They are based on a predominantly sangiovese blend and are a little more rustic and earthy than Chianti, but as investment is brought in to the area the wines are improving. The region known as Bolgheri lies to the west of the Chianti region. It is here that a great revolution took place in Tuscany under the auspices of the Antinori family. Quite apart from the challenge presented to wine-making laws in Italy when Piero Antinori took the view that international grapes could be grown successfully in Italy, they produced wines that are among the very best in the world. These wines are rare and expensive and include Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Masseto, which use cabernet sauvignon and merlot. These wines are powerful and balanced with opulent fruit and all the characteristics of great Tuscan wine. They are a rare treat indeed. Of the white wines produced in the area, Vernaccia di San Gimignano is the most famous. I really enjoy these wines. Good makers include Terruzzi and Puthod, Vagnoni and Mormoraia. The wines can be oaked, though the best are fresher due to less oak with good apple flavors and even a little honeyed fruit in richer examples. There are other good wines made in Maremma often known as Morellino di Scansano, of which Le Pupille and Moris farms are good examples that can be found in the United States. One final wine that should be mentioned is Vin Santo. The wine is made from dried Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes and is one of the world’s great dessert wines. Many Chianti and Tuscan estates make the wine and, while it is only made in small batches, it is worth seeking out if you prefer sweeter wines with good dried fruit flavors, some nuttiness and a very long, rich finish. Tuscan wines are among the world’s greatest at one extreme and among the most drinkable with a tomato sauce or a pizza at the other. There is something for everyone in Tuscany, whether you like modern or traditional wines. The pioneering spirit that the Antinori family started has led to a revolution in the area that produces better and better wine every year due to a succession of good vintages from 1995 to 2001, though 2002 was not good. Mark Darley is a fine wine sales consultant for Universal Wines and Spirits in Miami. Contact him at mark.darley@universalwines.net.
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NUTRITION: Take It In
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Of course, sunblock, hats and limited exposure to the sun help protect your skin, but research shows that making good dietary choices has a positive effect as well.
Veggies, fat, alcohol can alter skin cancer risks You’ve heard the warning: If you want to prevent skin cancer, lather up with a lotion that has a high sun protection factor. But what you eat can play an equal role in the development or prevention of this potentially deadly disease that can be a real occupational hazard to those who work full-time Take It In aboard yachts. Carol Bareuther Why worry about skin cancer? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 1.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States alone. That’s more new cases of skin cancer each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. What’s more, one in five Americans (including one in three Caucasians) will develop some type of skin cancer in the course of a lifetime, and one person dies every hour from skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which usually show up on sun-exposed areas of the body, are easy to cure. However, if left untreated, these cancers can spread to other areas of the body. Melanoma, on the other hand, is more aggressive and has the potential to turn deadly. So what can you do diet-wise? First, eat your veggies. In a study reported in the International Journal of Cancer last year, Australian researchers randomly selected 1,056 people living in the sunny subtropics and followed them for 10 years. The result? Those who had the highest intake of green leafy vegetables (dark romaine lettuce, spinach, broccoli, kale, beet greens, Swiss chard, etc.) cut their risk of reoccurring basal cell skin cancer by 55 percent. However, those individuals with a high intake of full-fat dairy products, such as whole milk, full-fat yogurt, and cheese, had 2.5 times the increased risk of reoccurring basal cell skin cancer. Second, trim your diet of excess fat. Homer S. Black, a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, has conducted research that shows people who eat a high-fat diet have a five times greater risk of developing pre-malignant skin lesions that can progress to skin cancer than those who eat a low-fat diet. According to Black, the high levels of dietary fat appear to suppress the immune system, including its ability to
fight tumors. Also, the type of fat can be a cause for concern. Polyunsaturated fats, such as those found in vegetable oils, can lead to greater free radical formation and the possibility of cancer initiation. Monounsaturated fats, such as those predominantly in olive oil, are more healthful for cancer prevention. On the opposite tack, a nutritious diet rich in vegetables, fruits and grains, contains nutrients and compounds that may help prevent skin cancer and other forms of cancer. Third, sip tea. A study published recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of developing squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma than did those who didn’t drink tea. The study surveyed nearly 2,200 adults. The greatest protective effect occurred in those who drank at least two cups of tea a day. Researchers theorized that the antioxidants in tea – especially a tongue twister named epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG for short – may limit the damage ultraviolet radiation inflicts on the skin. Fourth and finally, go easy at happy hour. Excess alcohol has been linked with greater risk of melanoma skin cancers by some researchers. In one study, those who drank the most alcohol had 65 percent greater risk of melanoma than those who drank the least. Of course, the best strategy for preventing skin cancer is to minimize time spent in the sun, especially during the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Beyond
this, wear sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher and wear protective clothing including a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton. Contact her through editorial@thetriton.com.
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P&I protects yacht owner first By Mark Bononi Not many topics in the yachting community hit as close to home and are as hot as health insurance for crew. Take a look at how many companies market plans to captains and crew. Why the hubbub? The main reason is because crew are demanding benefits from employers. Owners and crew are becoming aware of the necessity of a good health plan. So let’s shed some light on the subject in the hope that owners and crew can go forward with confidence in choosing a medical plan and provider, and can feel confident they understand what they are buying. Many crew believe the Protection and Indemnity policy on the yacht (often called P&I) will take care of them if they are hurt or become ill on the job. While it might, it’s important to know P&I was designed to protect yacht owners, contractors and charterers against liabilities arising out of vessel operation. It is not intended to be health insurance. It is intended to protect owner’s interests, which may not always coincide with crew interests. We all know of a crew member who was hurt or got sick and the vessel replaced them and moved on. Yes, the P&I might pay for medical expenses if the incident happened onboard, but it may not. What about an injury that happens off the yacht? What if it was the crew member’s fault? Answers and results vary, and that is a very insecure feeling. It is a crew member’s personal responsibility to put a health plan in force unless the owner provides a bona-fide health plan for the crew. Even then, it may be better to have personal coverage in place and get reimbursed by the owner; that way, crew members can keep their policies and doctors if and when they leave a yacht. The good news for yacht owners is
that most health insurance plans for crew are primary to P&I, which means that if an expense occurs from an accident or illness, the health insurance will be first in line to pay the bills. Be sure to ask the insurance provider if it will directly bill the hospital or doctor. This way, crew can sometimes avoid having to pay expenses up front. Many doctors will not let a crew member leave without paying, but it is just as important to know whether the insurance company will step in and eliminate the hassle of reimbursement. Bills not paid by insurance (due to policy exclusions, limitations, etc.) then fall to the P&I, the owner or the crew member, depending upon the situation. The bottom line is that a health insurance plan – rather than just P&I – gives crew the most protection possible, while also protecting the owner’s obligations to his crew. Stop for a moment and compare the cost of health insurance with the bills from just one serious accident. One caveat: Be careful about going with the lowest price. Many of the providers use the same security behind the scenes (Lloyd’s), so the cheaper companies must be cutting costs somewhere to offer such a low price, whether those cuts are in service or the benefits offered and coverage area, or maybe it’s just a first-year “bait rate.” To distinguish one company from the next, check for a company’s commitment to service and level of expertise in the industry. Mark Bononi is manager of the luxury yacht division at MHG’s office in Ft. Lauderdale. MHG offers both group and individual benefits including medical, life, dental, disability and international savings plans to marine crew all over the world. Contact him at +1-954828-1819 or by e-mail at yachts@ mhgmarine.com.
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Annuities can allow you to defer taxes, protect principle The word “annuity” is one I have found most people don’t understand or know what it really means. In simple terms, an annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company. Think about it: How many contracts have you signed in your life? Have you ever signed Yachting Capital those without reading them or Mark A. Cline understanding what you signed? You shouldn’t sign unless you are prepared to accept the terms that are in writing and not what was told to you verbally. I have had many discussions with people regarding annuities and some feel they are bad. Understanding annuities as I do, I always ask why. The common answer is that there are fees and people can’t get to money when they want it. Then I ask why they purchased that particular annuity and they usually cannot answer, other than to say it was what they were sold. Another answer that I get is that the annuity gives beneficiaries more money after the holder’s death. At this point, I ask if they want the annuity to work for their benefit or for their heirs’? Many people don’t realize that there are many benefits today to the contract owner (you) or annuitant. Insurance companies have been adding more and better features in recent years than were available in the past. Annuities can be an important investment. This insurance-based financial vehicle can provide benefits retirement investors might want. One of the most desirable, especially for people who have had market losses, is protection of principle. Deferral of taxes is also a big benefit, and so is the ability to put large sums of money into an annuity – more than is allowed annually in a 401(k) plan or an IRA. I have found many husband-andwife teams are able to put away much more money for retirement through an annuity than is allowed by their individual 401(k) or Simple IRA. Most annuities offer flexible payout options that can help retirees meet cash-flow needs. They also offer a death benefit; if the contract owner or annuitant dies before they start taking payments, the beneficiary will receive a death benefit at least equal to the net premiums paid. Annuities can also help an estate avoid probate; beneficiaries receive annuity proceeds without delays and probate expenses. One of the most appealing benefits is the option for a guaranteed lifetime income stream.
Variable annuities offer fluctuating returns. The owner of a variable annuity allocates premiums among investment sub-accounts; risk can range from low to very high. The return is based on the performance of those accounts, which fluctuate with market changes. When a variable annuity is surrendered, the principal can be worth more or less than the amount invested. Fixed annuities pay a fixed rate of return that can start right away (with an immediate fixed annuity) or can be postponed (with a deferred fixed annuity). Although the rate on a fixed annuity may be adjusted, it will never fall below a guaranteed minimum rate, a “floor” that protects owners from periods of low interest rates. When you purchase an annuity, it can accumulate tax-deferred until you start taking withdrawals in retirement. Distributions of earnings are taxed as ordinary income and may be subject to an additional 10 percent federal income tax penalty if taken prior to age 59½, unless the contract holder qualifies for an IRS exemption. A quick disclaimer when purchasing any mutual fund or variable annuities: They are sold only by prospectus. Variable annuities are long-term investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the investment company, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest. Of course, there are contract limitations, fees and charges with annuities, which can include mortality and expense risk charges, sales and surrender charges, administrative fees and charges for optional benefits. Be sure to weigh the benefits you want and the charges of the annuity you choose so you are not paying excess fees. Variable annuities are not guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency, nor are they guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or savings association. They are only guaranteed by the solvency of the particular insurance company you use. I have seen many people purchase the wrong annuity. Make sure to chart out your course for retirement and do your homework. And ask a lot of questions to make sure you pick the right annuity for you. Capt. Mark A. Cline is a chartered senior financial planner and mortgage broker. He is a partner in Capital Marine Alliance in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him at +1-954-764-2929 or through www.capitalmarinealliance.net.
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‘Eat, Pray, Love’ ... read Travel essay has a long and varied history. Adventurers and explorers – from those seeking the poles to those in search of new orchid specimens – have memorialized their travel in books. In previous centuries, many expeditions were financed by societies of interested gentry. Of course, a queen financed Well Read Christopher Donna Columbus and Mergenhagen the U.S. Congress financed Lewis and Clarke. Recently, manufacturers have led the financing of exploration. In all cases, diaries, maps and photographs were an integral component of the journey and resulted in published reports to sponsors, autobiographies and chapters of personalized observations that gave rise to the broad travel essay genre. The vast majority of authors who have been successful in the genre are male. Most probably that is in part because until recently the adventurers were primarily male. There is a notable exception from the beginning of the 20th century – Beryl Markham. The current rage of female travel essay is Elizabeth Gilbert, author of “Eat, Pray, Love” (Penguin paperback, $15). Markham’s “West with the Night” is reputed to be a personal favorite of Ernest Hemingway. “Having been there at the time,” he said, “I wish you would get it and read it because it is really a bloody wonderful book.” Published in 1983, it is well worth the effort to secure a copy. Markham was born in Britain but raised in East Africa. She grew up with the children of the Murani and witnessed an Africa now extinct. After working with her father breeding and racing horses, she became a pilot. For decades she delivered mail, supplies and passengers throughout the Sudan, Tanganyika, Kenya and Rhodesia. The independence that life as a bush pilot granted her was an
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Beautiful 2/2 With Boat Slip
Marine Tools and Equipment
for rent, Great Location; 15th St. Unfurnished and years lease required. $1,625 monthly. boat slip up to 28 ft. 954-524-9049. email: captkhaos@aol.com
Tools for Sale--Sanders, grinders, paint equip. Call (954) 523-8668
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Isn’t this copy of The Triton great? Don’t miss the next one.
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Studio Apt Available in the Heart of it All!
one bedroom, furnished. Close to all yards, take your tender to work! $200 per wk.954 701-2070 e mail-onwatchinc@aol.com
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Store your car safely behind locked gate in Fort Lauderdale. Prices start at $65 per month. Call 954-294-0641
Furnished 1 bedroom Apt, Dania canal
August 2007
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Homes for sale Tropical 3/2 House for Sale! 3/2 Tropical House for Sale! Sunrise Blvd./US 1, 17th Way Ft. Laud.- Remodeled kitchen, patio, hot tub, garage, pavers $359,000! 954-895-8070 Ad#
Fantastic Buy off Las, 2 BR Condo with Dock 2 BR Corner Unit W/Dock, remodeled, up to 28ft boat sm. pet ok. Off Las Olas Lory Chadwick CS Realty 954-554-0863 $399,000 Ad#
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Condo with water View in Beautiful Nova Scotia
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3/2 Key West Bungalow nestled on 10.84 acre in North Florida Surrounded by 100’s of trees furnished, includes greenhouse workshop & 1 bdrm apt. AS IS. $150,000. John 850-569-5319 or Chrystal 954-465-7020 Ad# 2704
get away from the heat for the summer, or want a quiet place retire. Check out the on-line on-line FSBO listing. www.propertyguys.com ID#11140 Ad#
Marine Real Estate Sales and Field Manager Needed Responsible Reliable. Hard-working. Call 954-522-6686 Ginger Hornaday at: info@aquamarinerealty.com Ad#
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60’ Waterfront property in SW Fort Lauderdale I will caretake your boat at my dock in Shady Banks call Jayne at 954-303-8380 evenings Maximum 42’ Draft 5.5’ short term only as house for sale Ad# 2700
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Announcement Driving Van from Newport to Lauderdale in October Driving from Newport Area to Ft Lauderdale @ end of October Can take Motorbikes & Boxes. captainlippman@juno.com Ad#
Assistant Position Needed! Computer Literate, Hard-worker Responsible and organized. Ginger Hornaday 954-522-6686 info@aquamarinerealty.com Ad#
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PC and Laptop Internet Security Service Complete and fully automated commercial caliber Internet Security Service for PC and Laptops. Global coverage. MyInvisusDirect.com/JKlein. Ad#
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Wanted chef/stew for sailing vessel 65 feet please call Mannie @ 1-650-3050625 manueland@usa.net Ad#
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The Triton
Custom Sewing New and repairs for all your sewing needs. Cushions, Pillows, Shams, Neck Rolls and Sheets. You provide the design and I will fabricate beautiful items for your enjoyment and that of your guests. Reasonable prices and fast service.
Call Jan: 954-921-9500
Italian Espresso Machines, Espresso Beans, Bottled Water, Olive OIl Attention Chefs and Captains! I am a Distributor.. Sea Salt, Espresso Machines & Supplies, Bottled Water, Olive Oil, etc. Molly 954-684-5820 Ad# 2721
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Announcement The Blue Water Alliance is known mainly as a Mediterranean agency consortium offering super yacht services in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Turkey. The group has now opened an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is based at the Lauderdale Marine Center. BWA USA is managed by Donna Bradbury, who brings many years of experience from her time at A1 Yacht Trade Consortium in Greece. The Florida office offers information and support of the other Blue Water Alliance offices, as well as assistance on the ground in Florida, the Caribbean and along the East Coast of the US. Blue Water Alliance as a group of companies, covers the whole of the Eastern Mediterranean offering total support for visiting vessels including berth reservations, fuel, provisions and all entrance and cruising formalities. Operating in Florida now provides a solid link between the US and the Mediterranean by allowing yachts to plan future trips before departing for the Mediterranean and while also organizing arrangements for the return to the US.
Information about services is available and bookings can be made through the Fort Lauderdale office, including a wide range of services for the duration of any stay in Florida. Please Contact
Blue Water Alliance USA Donna Bradbury Lauderdale Marine Center 2019 SW 20th St. Suite 232 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315
Office Telephone: +1 954 355 4335 Fax: +1 954 355 4336 Mobile: +1 954 895 8393 Email: usaftl@bluewateralliance.com
August 2007
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