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Yacht options expanding in Florida and Georgia
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
By Dorie Cox
ON THE DOCKS: Deckhand Tomm Gleeson of M/Y Elandess makes a fresh flower delivery during the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Stew Anna Sullivan of M/Y Dream Weaver and Josh McCouat of M/Y Brio prepare for visitors. See more photos on page 17. PHOTOS/DORIE COX and SUZETTE COOK
By most all accounts, there are more and larger yachts being built each year. With that growth comes expansion in the support economy including places to dock and work on these vessels. Two facilities are aiming to fill these needs, one in Ft. Pierce, Florida and another in Savannah, Georgia. Captains build strong relationships with shipyards and Capt. Michael Auer wanted to continue to work with one for the recent refit of M/Y Double Down, a 213-foot (65m) Codecasa. But his choice, the two-year old Taylor Lane Yacht and Ship (TLYS) location was full. Yachts occupied
each slip at the Powell Brothers property located between Derecktor, Playboy Marine and Dania Cut Superyacht Repair in Dania Beach. So, Buddy Haack, a managing partner Facilities of TLYS, to put continue to together a plan. expand for Haack found yachting space not where industry. most Florida large See page 42. yacht facilities are located in Dania Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or West Palm Beach, but in Fort Pierce, Florida. For the last five months, Capt. Auer managed the refit about 100 nautical See MARINAS, page 47
Route allows crew to swap certifications Capt. Brian Luke
Captains own their retirement choices From the Bridge Dorie Cox
Older employees in most industries often have mandatory retirement ages and company pension plans. But for a recent gathering of yacht captains, it’s the opposite; work as long as you want and be responsible for your own
M/Y Positive Energy catches fire
finances. Each captain shared his unique experience on the topic of retirement at this month’s The Triton From the Bridge roundtable discussion. Most of the long-time captains did not plot their future early in their careers. Several said they still haven’t. “I never expected to spend 35 years
See BRIDGE, page 44
On the lookout
This year’s annual Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Instructor/ Examiner conference, just held at Alexandra House in Swindon, UK from Jan. 29-31, ushers in a new era for deck crew desiring to scale the ladder through the ranks from deckhand to officer of the watch, chief mate and master. Though the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competency remains the standard qualification for deck crew wishing to ascend this
New publisher takes helm
Cause of the blaze that engulfed the Monte Fino yacht is under investigation.
Fire rescue crews keep watchful eye on yachts during boat shows.
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A familiar face is taking over the business side of The Triton.
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ladder, the RYA and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have announced that a new alternative route is in the works which will allow the lower level Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate to be used in lieu of the Offshore Certification. Most megayacht crew members who have worked one to two years in the deck department should have accumulated the prequisite experience to enable them to earn his/her 200 GT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.
See YACHTMASTER, page 13
Triton Survey Does chartering help offset the cost of owning a yacht? 30
7% Absolutely No way 15% It can 78%