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High hopes for Miami Yacht Show’s move downtown By Dorie Cox For most of the past 30 years, yachts tied to docks built along a narrow strip of waterway in Miami Beach for a brokerage show. There were few upland vendor displays. This year, all of that changes as Miami Yacht Show (MYS) is set to spread across 60 acres with 67,000 square feet of exhibition space at a new location in downtown Miami. An air-conditioned tent and more densely docked boats will give the

show a feel more like other boat shows, including those in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. The new, currently vacant property solves several previous challenges from when the show ran north and south in the Indian Creek Waterway off Collins Avenue, according to Andrew Doole. He was recently promoted to president of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Global Exhibitions, co-owner of MYS with International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), and has seen decades of

changes during his 35-year career with Show Management, which was bought by Informa in 2017. “We look forward to the chance to expand and to do this differently,” Doole said. “We were limited on the creek.” MYS also contracted with Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center to the north for both new and brokerage boats. The existing docks will be expanded with

See MYS, Page 38 ON THE MOVE: The 300-foot M/Y Voyager is unveiled. Get your first glimpse on Page 35. PHOTO/TOM SERIO

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Lesson Learned: After vessel arrest, documentation key to getting past wages. Yacht owner and son buy Bradford Marine, vow to make improvements.

Crew News Former chef and stew team up to deliver Saltee Rags crew attire. 8

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Explore WWII wrecks, pinnacle corals and other wonders in 12 the Solomon Islands.

Captains navigate complex equation for wages From the Bridge Dorie Cox

Yacht captains are familiar with the rates for maintenance, repairs, dockage, insurance and other yacht bills. Budgets are a large part of what they manage on a regular basis. One part of that equa-

tion is not so clear: yacht crew salaries. To understand more, we asked a group of captains how they feel about crew salaries during this month’s captains From the Bridge lunch. They feel stressed. Whereas an engine part has a set price, a crew salary is derived from a more complicated formula. The struggle to find appropriate rates revolves around owner impressions,

market impact, crew expectations, and variations between crew members themselves. “I’ve had crew ask for as much as $450 a day down to $250,” a captain said. “I say we’re offering $150, so if you’re interested in the job, that’s what it’s paying.” One captain broke down how such a See BRIDGE, Page 36

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Industry Updates

Captains Lunch

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Fuel prices

Parker Yachts seminar

Boats / Brokers

Business

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Tahiti St. Kitts

COLUMNISTS Operations 14

Rules of the Road

Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angle

Secure @ Sea

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Events

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Stew Cues

Culinary Waves

Networking Gallery Calendar

Write to Be Heard

Crew Health

Letters to the Editor

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Crew Eye

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Corrections: RINA was misidentified on the cover of the December issue. RINA stands for Registro Italiano Navale.

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M/Y Laurel is a 240-foot (73m) Delta. A cutline in the January issue indicated otherwise.

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Eka Flores of M/Y Eternity won the tablescaping contest in the 160-foot yacht and over category during the 57th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show. An article in the January Triton incorrectly spelled her name.

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Industry Updates Shutdown closes maritime centers

The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Exam Centers (RECs) due to the partial U.S. government shutdown, which started Dec. 22. The centers are closed until further notice, customer walk-in service is suspended, and examinations and other REC appointments are cancelled. But approved testing facilities, including Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale, continue to administer tests, according to Ann Aylesworth, admissions manager at MPT. The training facility continues to submit completed tests and paperwork to the government, and other applicants may continue to email or mail in paperwork, which will be processed when the shutdown is over. Bluewater Crew Training in Fort Lauderdale also continues to test and submit paperwork, according to Brian Luke, chief operations officer. “The government shutdown theoretically should only affect training centers attempting to get approvals, reapprovals, audits, etc.,” he said. “Student training should be relatively unaffected by the shutdown.” – Dorie Cox

USCG seeks input on medical

The U.S. Coast Guard has extended the period for public comments on its draft merchant mariner medical manual until Feb. 13. The manual is intended to help doctors, the maritime industry, mariners

and Coast Guard personnel evaluate applicants’ “physical and medical status in meeting the requirements of the merchant mariner medical certificate,” the agency stated. The draft includes guidance on application procedures, as well as issuance and cancellation of the medical certificate. “The Coast Guard requests public comment on the draft medical manual, with emphasis on its readability, clarity and ease of use,” the agency said. “We welcome suggestions on how the manual can be improved.” Contact Adrienne Buggs, USCG Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing, at 202-372-2357 or by e-mail to MMCPolicy@uscg.mil.

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YachtAid Globals seeks help getting rebuilding supplies to St. Thomas this spring.

Yachts needed to ferry supplies

YachtAid Global (YAG) seeks yachts to move boxes of supplies to St. Thomas, USVI, from South Florida. YAG coordinates yachts and crew for humanitarian and conservation initia-

OBITUARIES Stew Jerrah Blevins dies in hometown

Former yacht crew Jerrah Blevins died on Nov. 1 in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She started her career in yachting in 2012 and worked on yachts of 80-100 feet as stew, chef, deckhand and mate. She was 41. Ms. Blevins’s experience inBlevins cluded motoryachts Never My Love, an 84-foot Marlow, All Rumors, an 84-foot Ferretti, Lorak, an 82-foot Monte Fino, and Sorridente, an 95-foot Azimut. Early in her career she worked as delivery crew on motoryachts Inevitable, a 105-foot Westship, Ziacanaia, a 78-foot Ferretti, Christina, an 80-foot

Hatteras and Georgia, an 85-foot Ocean Alexander. Ms. Blevins previously had a residential, commercial, and new construction cleaning business in Oklahoma, was a board-certified cosmetologist, and held a bachelor of science degree in interior design from Oklahoma State University.

Cew member found dead in Grenada

A 32-year old yacht crew member from M/Y Sea Owl was found dead on Dec. 22 near Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Andrew Clapham, from the United Kingdom, was located by police after the yacht captain and crew could not locate him on board. His body was found near the marina and police suspect suicide. The incident is under investigation and an autopsy was ordered to determine cause of death.

February 2019 The-Triton.com tives, and this load of cargo will aid the St. Thomas Recovery Team (STRT), a coalition coordinating the long-term recovery of the islands. The boxes are filled with kitchen kits, are 20x20x18 inches and weigh 20 pounds each. Ideally, four yachts will carry 83 boxes each. There is no deadline for the cargo to arrive. The YAG team hopes to document the humanitarian effort and seeks yachts that will allow their names to be used. For details, contact Mark Drewelow at mark@yachtaidglobal.org or Zoran Selakovic at zoran@yachtaidglobal.org.

New entry for Andaman islands

India’s Port Blair airport has been designated an authorized immigration clearance point, making it convenient for yachts traveling to the Andaman and Nicobar islands, according to a state-

Industry Updates ment from Asia Pacific Superyachts. A home ministry notice issued by the government of India declares the Union territory airport a “check post for entry into/exit from India with valid travel documents for all classes of passengers.” According to the statement released by Asia Pacific Superyachts, an e-Visa facility is expected soon at the seaport and airport of Port Blair to enable foreigners to obtain visas upon arrival.

USCG seeks committee members

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for four positions on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The committee acts as an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to personnel in the merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, fitness standards, and other matters as assigned. The committee meets at least twice a year, while subcommittees may hold other meetings for specific tasks. Members serve a term of up to three years, and are limited to two consecutive terms. The positions are unpaid. Deadline to apply is Feb. 4. Find information in the Federal Register notice at http://tiny.cc/merpacmembers.

Hargrave seeks ‘money partner’

Michael Joyce, owner of Fort Lauderdale-based Colonial Yacht Sales, has announced plans to spin off Hargrave Custom Yachts into a standalone corporation. The Hargrave company, founded in 1957 by designer Jack Hargrave, is owned by the Joyce family trust and, according to a company statement, the trust will retain 50 percent ownership of the new corporation. This is contrary to recent news reports indicating that Hargrave Custom Yachts would be sold, Joyce said in the statement. “The company is not for sale, but will be looking to take in a money partner in 2019,” Joyce stated. “Being a small family-run business was a big advantage for the first 20 years of our history but now is the right time to change our business model. It’s becoming obvious when you look at the nonstop consolidation going on in the boating industry that in today’s world you either go big or go home.” The company has been building yachts under the Hargrave brand since 1987, and will deliver its largest yacht to date with the launch in Turkey this spring of a 184-foot vessel. According to the company, Hargrave has more than 1,000 feet of new yachts under construc-

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tion, valued in excess of $100 million. Hargrave President Mike DiCondina will continue to direct the company, Joyce said.

MarineMax crew win at BVI show

M/Y Tucana, a 484 Aquila power catamaran in the MarineMax fleet, along with its crew, Capt. Mike Jones and Chef Amy Briggs, was named Best Motor Yacht at the 37th BVI Charter Yacht Show. “We are honored and excited to receive this award,” Briggs said. “It’s so incredible to have groups of families and friends on board and be able to give them an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives.” The four-day trade show, presented by the Charter Yacht Society, was held in December at Nanny Cay Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands. More than 45 crewed yachts were represented by more than 117 charter brokers from 12 countries, according to a statement from MarineMax Vacations. Awards were given in a variety of categories. The Best Motor Yacht Award was given on the merits of the crew in their efforts to provide customers with the best experiences in the British Virgin Islands.

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ocean Wine & SpiritS

slightly chilly night brought out nearly 100 yacht captains, crew and industry pros for Triton Networking with Ocean Wine & Spirits in Fort Lauderdale on the third Wednesday of December. New yacht crew and veterans mingled with yacht business people over pizza and beverages. Visit www. the-triton.com for an ongoing calendar of Triton and industry events. Photos by Tom Serio

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bout 200 yacht captains, chefs, crew and industry professionals enjoyed Triton Networking with a fiesta-themed event at Culinary Convenience in Fort Lauderdale. The gathering featured music, food and beverages on the third Wednesday of January. Visit www.the-triton.com to subscribe to our weekly email that features links to new, photos and upcoming industry events. Photos by Dorie Cox

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Chef David Marchand, owner of Saltee Rags, and his partner, former Stew Lena Rossello, keep moving with products for yacht crew at the production factory in Fort Lauderdale.

Saltee Rags model is mobile and fluid, just like yacht crew By Dorie Cox Yacht crew work and bunk wherever the yacht travels. Underway, they communicate through social media and mobile platforms. They have a sense of movement and immediacy. Chef David Marchand remembers the lifestyle well, and he uses it to find and connect quickly with crew wherever they are for his new business, Saltee Rags, a yacht crew apparel and promotional material company. Although based in Fort Lauderdale, there is no dedicated office and no regular work hours. Marchand and his partner, retired stew Lena Rossello, are on the docks and on their cellphones to show and deliver their merchandise. Formerly chef on yachts including Carpe Diem II, Balaju, MIM, Deep Blue, Talon and Chevy Toy, Marchand is use to working under pressure and said he is skilled at delivering what people want, when they want it. Although currently in the restaurant business, Rossello’s takeaway from her year as a stew is the same. A chief stew can have a hard time contacting suppliers, so Rossello works to be available through one-on-one relationships. “We don’t like people to wait, their time is important,” Rossello said. “Time is of the essence. Owners want everything yesterday.” Marchand also brings business experience with his 14 years in private banking. He was a certified management consultant in Canada and works in the United States on several different visas. “We are based here, so we try to push as much American product as possible,” Marchand said over the sounds of em-

broidery and screen printing machines in the warehouse shop where the products are personalized. The shop is near the shipyards and maritime businesses of Marina Mile in Fort Lauderdale. With a pile of recently printed yacht crew shirts in hand, Marchand pulled open a label to show an eco-friendly material and explained that the inks used are water-based and better for the environment. He is proud that the printing shop and product providers source material made from recycled products such as coffee grounds, plastic bottles and tires, and that the shop does not use mineral spirits or chemicals in the processes. Sustainability is of growing importance to many yacht crew, and with the volume of personalized products that yachts and their crew use, conservation should be important, he said. “A regular 150-foot yacht with, say, nine or 10 crew needs five shirts each, plus five extra. Then add each size, plus day and night wear. Then add shorts, shoes, jackets,” he said. “That’s a lot.” Marchand will always be a chef at heart, but he finds that his new interest keeps him growing and learning. Yacht logos, specific ink colors that yacht owners request, and the variety of “swag” available to choose from keep each day exciting, and the year old business continues to grow. “I’m an entrepreneur at heart, this is fulfilling,” he said. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com. For more information about Saltee Rags, visit www.salteerags.com.

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Employment contract, records key in M/Y Lady Sara arrest By Dorie Cox When a yacht gets seized – arrested – for financial reasons, the subsequent jockeying for restitution often leaves yacht crew low among the list of creditors. Such was the case with the crew of M/Y Lady Sara. The owner of the 187-foot Trinity, formerly Lady Linda, defaulted on a loan and U.S. Marshals arrested the boat last fall. Several of the crew hired the maritime law firm of Moore & Company in Miami for help to recoup unpaid benefits and wages, according to Michael Moore, founding partner. In the process of foreclosing the boat’s mortgage, crew and vendor debt are often not viewed as important as bank debt, Moore said. Beyond that, verifying the crew’s work history and information was another challenge because some of the crew had been remiss in documenting their time on board, he said. Fortunately for the crew members, the captain’s log books and notes may have helped to recoup thousands of

dollars of salary and benefits. “They were short of records,” he said. “But for the good record-keeping of the captain, they would have had nothing. Many crew couldn’t even find their employment agreements.” Participants and details of the legal proceedings were not shared with The Triton, but Moore pointed out that proof, especially contracts or Seafarers’ Employment Agreements (SEA), were key to getting crew their owed wages. Documentation such as calendars, duties, and crew history of their work on board are vital in legal proceedings, he said. And compiling such information does not need to be daunting. “Every crew should maintain a personal daily log,” Moore said. “Just

put it together with an iPhone.” In the case of M/Y Lady Sara, information was compiled for several of the crew to get their compensation after the arrest, even though some of the contracts did not have end or commencement dates noted, Moore said. Some of the legal complexity hinged on whether the vessel was sold before the end of crew agreements. “If benefits are triggered by dates, it follows that you should make sure they are filled in,” Moore said. “In our case, severance was not detailed, but there TRITON PHOTO was an addendum. Crew were terminated before the event occurred, which gave right to severance.” Basically, any legal success in such situations comes down to having a

Seafarers’ Employment Agreement, Moore said. “If crew don’t have an SEA, well, they would be well advised to have one,” he said. “Otherwise, they fall under the law of the flag state.” There are 32 open registries that yachts use and every one has different laws, he said. Most yacht registries protect seamen with respect to crew holiday leave pay, penalty wages, and ordinary wages due – but with additional benefits such as severance, there can be challenges. All mariners should read their employment agreements closely, Moore said. “It’s a contract, and it defines their relationship to the vessel,” he said. “As with all contracts, crew need to read and decide, ‘Does this make sense for how long I plan to be on this yacht?’ “Read your contract for your life and your reality,” he said. “Understand your rights so you can confirm your rights. Learn to keep good records.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Yacht owner father and son team buy Bradford Marine By Dorie Cox Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor (FLYH) has purchased one of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest shipyards, Bradford Marine and Bradford Grand Bahama, for an undisclosed price. The Fort Lauderdale property closed on Jan. 1 but the closing for Bradford Grand Bahama awaits government approval. Bradford President Paul Engle and CFO Tom Thomas will continue in their positions, and both properties will continue to operate as before the sale, according to a statement from Stiles Realty, which brokered the deal. The new owners, father and son team John and Michael Kelly, said they plan to make improvements to enhance the shipyard experience for owners, captains and crew. Engle, a former yacht captain who joined Bradford in 1993, said he was excited to work with the new owners. “It’s nice to have a private family with yacht interests buy Bradford,” he said. “Everything’s going to stay the same; the new owners like what they see here. They’re enthusiasts who will continue

the craftsmanship, pay attention to detail and back up our work. They’ll continue the legacy Bradford was built on.” Bradford Marine began in Florida in 1966 and is recognized by its iconic green-striped awnings, tucked on the New River between fellow shipyard pioneers Cable Marine to the east and Roscioli Yachting Center to the west. “As longtime yacht owners, we have been passionate about the boating and yachting lifestyle for many years,” John Kelly, CEO of FLYH, wrote to The Triton. “We have experience with shipyards along the East Coast and inland areas, and have recognized ways in which the delivery of services to the yachting community could be improved. “There are improvements we are planning in the yard and the marina to cater to the future generation of yacht owners and crew, marrying technology and data analytics with superior technicians and craftsmen who understand classic yachts as well as the latest generation of yachts,” he said. Kelly, of Presto, Pennsylvania, owns several industry-related companies, including American Yacht Harbor Group

and Imagine Marine. “In Fort Lauderdale, you will see improvements in traffic flow and parking at the facility,” Kelly wrote. “And in both facilities, you’ll see additional dockage, world-class high-speed wi-fi service that covers the entire facilities and allows for 24/7 high-speed internet enabling voice-over-IP, video conferencing, entertainment streaming, managing yacht control systems, international connectivity, and much more. We will be working with captains and crew on additional prioritization of their top needs at both facilities. “Our total focus is all about the needs of yacht owners and how we help captains and crew deliver for their owners. They are our lifeblood,” Kelly wrote. “We look forward to many conversations with captains and crew to receive their input on what will make Bradford their destination for refit, repair and dockage. We recognize that every yard can improve, and Bradford is no exception. We are investing in our facilities for the yachting community to better cater to their needs.” Julie Berry, principal of Marina

Investments Group with Stiles Realty in Fort Lauderdale, brokered the deal. “This will be a wonderful family operation,” she said. “They are passionate and making sure it will run as it has been run. They will make improvements, but they’ll be good ones.” Despite rumors last year that the property was for sale, Berry said it was not “on the market for sale, but the owners were ready to sell, but they wanted to sell to the right people. That’s the consensus on the river: people want the shipyards and marinas to stay and not to develop into condos.” Bradford Marine in Fort Lauderdale has the capacity to haul up to 250 tons and house yachts up to 180 feet. The facility has more than 11,000 linear feet of in-water dockage under cover. The 47-acre Bradford Marine Bahamas was founded in 1997 and can work with yachts up to 500 feet in length. The island facility has 25-foot depth, a 1,200ton drydock, a 150-ton Marine Travelift, and access to a 27,000-ton drydock. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Seahaven Superyacht Marina is the empty basin to the right. Derecktor begins with the white shed lower left. The Atlantic Ocean is in the background.

Seahaven to open this month

netek docks and is rated for a Category 3 storm. Marina staff will use best judgment during weather and work with local marinas, van Peer said. “There is no surge and it’s really sheltered,” she said. “We’re only dockage but we hope to have a symbiotic relationship with neighboring yards.” The clubhouse includes a fitness center, TV room, game table and kitchen amenities. “I look forward to a lively crew-based area and the opportunity to get to know them,” she said. “This is a nice, personal, home feeling. Happy people are happy boaters. We’re selling a great experience. It’s easy, stress free and simple.” Seahaven is across the canal from MarineMax and just west of Derecktor Shipyard and Dania Cut Superyacht. For more information, visit seahavenmarina.com. –Dorie Cox

Fort Pierce yard welcomes first yacht

Fort Pierce Yacht and Ship bought the 5-acre property for more than $3 million and owns 417 feet of submerge land rights. Permit applications have been submitted for permanent moorings for Mediterranean-style dockage off the 205-foot wide seawall, Haack said. The adjacent area, owned by St. Lucie County, is to be developed by Derecktor Holdings Inc. “Contract and lease negotiations are ongoing and on schedule,” said James Brewer, business development with Derecktor of Florida. “We hope for the announcement by the end of January.” Both properties are in the Port of Fort Pierce, about 40 miles north of West Palm Beach and about 100 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. –Dorie Cox

Harbormaster Marieke van Peer put her expertise in marina management to work for Seahaven Superyacht Marina’s February opening in South Florida. With 2,400 linear feet of dockage for yachts 100 to 200 feet, the Seven Kings Holdings facility was in final stages of completing the clubhouse for crew and offices in mid-January. “I love a blank slate to build clientele and the team,” van Peer said during a tour of the property. “I'm super excited. My favorite part of a new build is how to develop the customers and building the right team for the property.” Van Peer was involved in the build for Island Gardens Deep Harbour marina in Miami in 2015. Sherrie Pisetzky has been hired as office manager. She was at Miami Beach Marina. The marina on the Dania Cut-off Canal has both floating and fixed Mari-

Fort Pierce Yacht and Ship welcomed a 220-foot Shadow boat as its first vessel as the facility begins development in Fort Pierce, Florida. M/Y Global arrived in December, according to Buddy Haack, head of Fort Pierce Yacht and Ship, and was delivered by Capt. Kostas Andreou, senior vice president of maritime operations with Shadow Marine. “Kostas will be our guinea pig,” Hack said by phone in mid-January. “We are happy to have him here to test the facility.” “We arrived on Christmas day at 7 a.m., and Buddy met us at the dock dressed as Santa Clause,” Capt. Andreou said. “Santa tied our lines. Everyone is very friendly.”

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Solomon Islands offer solitude, beauty, best diving Story and photos by Kevin Davidson “Wow, that’s a beautiful boat. Are you the owner?” I hear that a lot from folks who stroll along the marina pier. It’s nice to be mistaken for a millionaire. I tell them every time I see my reflection in the hull while I’m polishing it, I see a millionaire, too. M/Y Blue Star was once an unassuming Mediterranean boat, now has several added features, such as a large cockpit and a bulbous bow, and has grown to 44 meters. Although not fast, she plows through the seas with the best of them as we roam the planet to the least-visited atolls and islands in search of underwater adventure. Our favorite activity, for crew as well as the owners, is diving. In spite of my 30 years in the scuba diving industry, it is my true love – photography – that sealed the deal for my job as ship’s photographer, deck scrubber, rust remover, painter and carpenter. Working as an underwater photographer and videographer in Palau for 15 years allowed me to hone my skills and become a guide for many yachts visiting Palau. Our mission now was to explore the Solomon Islands. We said farewell to Cairns, Australia, and four days later arrived in Honiara, the capital of this nation of islands in the South Pacific. We picked up the guests and owners there before heading out on our two-

month trek. Twice a week the market is bustling with activity, so we stopped by for a look at the dazzling array of fruits and vegetables. There are as many as 19 different types of bananas grown in the Solomons, as well as peanuts, chiles, tomatoes, eggplant, tropical fruits and a plethora of greens to make some of the tastiest salads. The Solomons comprise more than 900 islands rich in marine life. They are linked underwater by a labyrinth of coral reefs, many of which reach within inches of the surface and boast some of the healthiest hard corals that can be imagined. You don’t have to be a diver to enjoy the Solomon Islands – the beaches, shallow waters, coral reefs, and quiet, beautiful anchorages make for a worthwhile cruising destination, as well. Our owners seek solitude, and we found it in the bays and inlets there. A boat could cruise anywhere in this labyrinth of sheltered waters and find magnificent surroundings and tranquil waters. We decided to find a guide, and a little research brought us to Danny Kennedy, owner of Gizo Divers, a dive shop operating out of Gizo, on Ghizo Island. Danny has 25 years of experience in the Solomons and has guided many yachts over the years throughout the archipelago. His knowledge of the aquatic world and ability to communicate with the local people provided us

with the best advice on where to dive and anchor. He also played a key role when it came to our modest diving fees by letting us know which village chiefs we were to pay them to. Starting our explorations in Honiara, we found a rich vein of sunken ships from World War II, and several were located close enough to shore for easy diving. Close to Honiara are the Russell Islands, where we anchored near reefs we called “Land of the Giants" because species in the coral here appear huge, including larger-than-usual elephant ear sponge and barrel sponge. This anchorage is called Nono Bay, and there are several picturesque inlets and bays to explore by tender. Next stop, we found ourselves in the New Georgia group of islands, in an area called Kolo Lagoon, where we discovered a long barrier reef that made for calm anchorage. We dived from a 33-foot Everglades boat with three Yamaha 350 hp engines. It’s very fast. I dub it the “gas station,” though it's officially known as Baby Blue Star. The captain, the boss, myself and two mates, Richard Lima and Dave Wilke, climbed into the tender and, with engines blazing, we soon found ourselves in front of a floating emerald island named Karunjou Island. This location was memorable as the first of many pinnacle-style dive or snorkel spots we would encounter. In these areas, the coral reaches to the surface in search of sunlight. The shallow waters provide a view of the varieties of corals and show their true beauty. Reef fish darting around add to the dazzling array of colors. Diving 15 meters below the surface, we were treated to sea fans, crinoids, reef fish and a spectacular encounter with a cuttlefish. Residents of the Solomon Islands are friendly, and the threat of danger or robbery is very low. Many came out to welcome us by canoe, bringing interesting carvings and fresh seafood for sale. I indulged in some of the best oysters and mangrove crab collected from the mangroves. We learned that the islanders appreciate gifts of rice, flour, sugar and instant coffee, as well as pencils, crayons and books for the children. At one point during the trip, we needed to retrieve more guests. But how to do that, being so far away from any

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February 2019 The-Triton.com airport or Honiara? Well, it turned out that the island of Kaghau had a landing strip for small aircraft and helicopters, a mere 185 miles from Honiara. While awaiting arrival of the charter flight, we enjoyed a bird’s eye view of the waters around this coral-fringed island and kept ourselves busy identifying good diving spots. We met the local gentleman who keeps the runway clear of coconuts and operates the small airport lobby for the occasional flights that arrive. He also tends cattle that like to spend their days lounging on the beach. The reef surrounding this island runway is home to some wonderful diving and snorkeling. We were told of a B-24 bomber plane in 15 meters of water, and after securing the approximate location, we drifted upon it. Upside down and largely intact, its machine gun mounts and large propellers poking out of the sand were clearly visible. A majority of our time in the Solomons was spent in Gizo, the Solomon’s second largest village, located on Ghizo Island. Dive shops there have identified a collection of diverse dive sites in the area. Walls and sandy reefs are home to larger aquatic creatures. Sharks and mantas regularly patrol the waters. Our main anchorage was chosen for safety and proximity to Gizo village. It also proved to be a very short hop to one of the most prolific shipwreck dives that I have ever experienced. Having dived for a living for more than 20 years, I have seen my share of shipwrecks. But the Japanese cargo ship Toa Maru will stand out as unique. This World War II merchant ship is in a

protected lagoon close to Gizo. The Toa Maru rests on her starboard side, covering 140 meters and boasting some interesting artifacts. A small, light-armor tank rests on its side

at the edge of one of the cargo holds. China, lanterns and medical supplies can be found. For wreck divers, both new and experienced, it's an underwater playground. The large anchors can be seen and photographed. It is possible to enter through a large hole where the ship was torpedoed during the war, and come out safely on the other side. Portholes make great photo frames with a diver’s head poking through. One view that stood out to me was an abundance of coral growing in the shallower side of the starboard hull. Stacks of hard coral make their home in the 13 meters of water, and small reef fish swarmed around it like quicksilver. It was as though the ship were alive again with its

new inhabitants. Finally, for those who enjoy a touch of the macabre, a visit to Skull Island should be on the agenda. This tiny speck of island is a testament to the headhunting history of the Solomons, and has been reserved as a resting place for fallen war heroes and tribal chiefs of a bygone era. An overturned portion of a war canoe sits atop a large rock pile with almost a dozen human skulls inside, with many other skulls resting in various other places. The proper guide and a boat ride from Gizo will get you to this fascinating enclave. If you happen to be checking the fuel gauge, bunkering can be arranged in Noro, a town in the Western Province, approximately 25 miles from Gizo in Hawthorn Sound. Tradco shipping (tradco@solomon.com.sb) is a reliable agent that can help with the details. If you're up for exploring, the Solomon Islands’ archipelago has much more to offer than I have touched upon here. Residents are friendly, and you will be amazed by the carvings and craft work. Next time you are in the South Pacific, give the Solomons a try. You won’t be disappointed. Kevin Davidson is a photographer who specializes in underwater images and works on a research vessel. He had nearly a decade of experience on M/Y Blue Star previous to a year and a half on M/Y Qing. For more information visit www. divegizo.com.

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NZ sets rule for charter yachts during America’s Cup in 2021 Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers

The America’s Cup is the oldest sporting trophy in existence. Established in 1851 by the United Kingdom’s Royal Yacht Squadron, the competition awards a trophy to the winner of match races between two yachts. The Defender, representing the yacht club in possession of the Cup, contests against a Challenger, the club seeking the Cup. The most recent America’s Cup, its 35th running, was held in June 2017 in Bermuda. Golden Gate Yacht Club (USA) unsuccessfully defended a challenge from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Thus, the America’s Cup was transferred to New Zealand. The next defense is scheduled to take place in March 2021 near Auckland. As to be expected, this prestigious race attracts its share of spectators. Of course, the best way to watch a sailing race is on the water. That requires charter yachts – and lots of them. While New Zealand has its share of recreational vessels, the number of large luxury yachts is not as numerous. In anticipation of this demand, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has published guidance for those yachts seeking to conduct charters in their waters. Because most yachts will be temporarily visiting and likely sailing under a foreign flag, an application for a shortterm exemption from the Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) will be necessary. MOSS is the inspection scheme used by MNZ to ensure charter vessels meet certain national and international safety criteria. Before beginning the application process with MNZ, which they recommend allowing at least three months to process, the yacht must meet this criteria: (1) carry 12 passengers or less; and (2) be 500 gross tons or less. The process starts with submitting copies of the yacht’s statutory and classification certificates. These include:  Certificate of Registry  Ship Construction Certificate  Certificate of Class  International Load Line Certificate  International Tonnage Certificate  International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate  International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

In addition, a certified statement from the yacht’s classification society must be submitted confirming that a Safety Management System is in operation. This will be either a full ISM Codecertified safety management system or a “Mini-ISM” as outlined in Chapter 23A of the REG Yacht Code – Part A. (The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code is a combination of Large Yacht Code 3 and the Passenger Yacht Code and came into force Jan. 1.) A Certificate of Survey, or equivalent, along with the corresponding check sheets and survey report are required. The yacht must also provide a documented explanation of how it will comply with the requirements for pilotage, as applicable.

Being physically in New Zealand waters, perhaps several months before the America’s Cup begins, may be necessary. Particular review will be made by MNZ to a yacht’s compliance with international conventions. These will include the REG Yacht Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, load line, tonnage, COLREGS, and MLC. As with any yacht visiting a particular location, the boat will be subject to inspection by Port State Control. MNZ reserves the right to complete this inspection before the consideration of any exemption approvals. This is especially important for a yacht’s schedule, as arriving just before the America’s Cup begins will not leave sufficient time. Being physically in New Zealand waters, perhaps several months before the event begins, may be necessary. MNZ emphasizes that while each application will be considered on a caseby-case basis, in no instance shall any allowance be made that may affect safety or protection of the environment. Applicants must be aware that there is no guarantee that every request will be approved. Definitely, no assumption shall be made by a yacht that any approval is automatically granted simply by submitting paperwork. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (yacht bureau.org). Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.

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Don’t get screwed by corrosion when using fasteners on board Engineer’s Angle JD Anson

Time and again, cursing and screams can be heard up and down the dock from crew attempting to remove corroded fasteners. Voodoo dolls of previous crew hang in bosun lockers, and bad tidings are wished upon them regularly. They usually did not have bad intentions. A lack of understanding of how to choose the correct materials for the job and how to install them properly caused headaches down the road. Many people assume that “stainless” means “rustproof.” More accurately, stainless is rust-resistant. The metal is formed of iron mixed with other materials to make it more noble – that is, less prone to corrosion. Chromium, along with lesser amounts of other metals, is mixed in with the iron to create stainless steel. These metals react with oxygen from water or air to produce a barrier film of metal oxidation (corrosion) on the metal’s surface just a few atomic layers thick. This layer prevents oxygen from interacting with the iron below. Further, highly polished metal removes tiny crannies that corrosive salt molecules can hide in. This enhances the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel. It is important to fresh-water rinse the metals frequently, to prevent salt concentrations from build up by evaporation. All metals are not created equal, and certain materials are better suited for use on yachts because of the corrosive environment. Being able to tell them apart is especially important in the marine environment. All metals should have a numerical designation. This is a code reflecting the amount of each material that is present in the alloy. Most common are the American ANSI/SAE and the European BS and EN nomenclatures. While a fastener may be labeled as stainless steel, it is best to determine the exact alloy to decide if it is usable on board. For marine environments, 18/8 (alloy that is iron mixed with 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel) with added molybdenum is the preferred material. This is also known as AISI/SAE 316 and BS EN 1.44xx. Another common fastener material is 304 or 1.43xx stainless steel. This is the same 18/8 material without the added molybdenum, and it is not recommended for use on board. After obtaining the proper fasten-

ers, the next crucial step is installing them properly. Just as underwater metal components are protected from galvanic corrosion, so must be topside fasteners. Two factors come into play: salt corrosion and galvanic corrosion created by dissimilar metals. Exposed stainless surfaces will create their own protective layer. But any portions not exposed to air will not receive the oxygen necessary to self-protect, and salt water can creep in via capillary action and corrode the fastener inside the screw hole, even in fiberglass and wood. When it comes to fasteners into metals such as aluminum yachts, the similarity or lack thereof is an even greater problem. Whereas stainless steel is a noble metal, aluminum is less stable and becomes the anode to the stainless’ cathode. There is a potential difference of 840 millivolts between the two. Coupled with salt air, galvanic corrosion is virtually guaranteed. This first shows as paint blisters around screw holes as the aluminum underneath corrodes and lifts the paint. While this appears to be cosmetic, real damage from pitting is taking place to the aluminum structure. The oxidation of the aluminum is creating a tighter hole, thus seizing the fastener into it. Here is where the cursing begins. To alleviate the problem, the two metals must be either isolated from one another or kept from salt water. Nonmetallic washers can keep the heads from contacting the surface, physically separating the two metals. A product such as Tef-Gel or Duralac may be used on the threads. Rather than electrically isolating the two metals, when applied to both the screw and hole threads they create a seal that prevents saltwater from entering between. Normally, saltwater would be an electrolyte in the galvanic cell. But if it cannot get inside, the anode and cathode will not interact. This is even good practice in wood or fiberglass. A bonus is that they act as a lubricant to allow fasteners to be removed easier later. As with the rest of the boat, using the right materials in the right way will make life easier for everyone, now and in the future. And it prevents the strange stabbing pains that come from a voodoo doll. JD Anson has more than 20 years of experience as a chief engineer on megayachts. He is currently project manager at Fine Line Marine Electric (fineline marineelectric.com) in Fort Lauderdale. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Free guide offers help in setting up onboard cyber security plan Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem

Cyber security is a hot topic. It’s become one of the most dominant and expanding threats to the maritime industry, and it’s increasing at rapid rates. A day doesn’t go by that there isn’t some news about a government or commercial entity being attacked and losing millions of data points, including critical client and personal information. The financial and health care industries have been dealing with cyber threats for years and are ahead of the maritime industry when it comes to protective measures. However, they aren’t that far ahead. The protection of a large yacht from a cyber threat is operationally more difficult than a land-based facility or organization. OT (operational technology) and IT (integrated technology) on board large yachts continues to expand as new software is developed and launched with the goal of reducing onboard workloads. These technologies are playing a bigger role in a yacht’s day-to-day operations.

OT is defined as a system we use in our normal day-to-day operations – such as navigation equipment, radar, GPS, etc. – and IT is the system that integrates those devices and eventually connects them to the internet. Most yachts fall outside the requirements of the ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code because of size and operations, so they don’t have formalized security plans. The IMO, or International Maritime Organization, is the larger governing body when it comes to maritime-related issues, including the ISPS Code and maritime security. The IMO has pushed forward some regulations when it comes to maritime cyber security, but it isn’t planning on making major changes to the ISPS Code or other regulations. So cyber security remains the responsibility of the vessel owner, operator and crew. BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) has put together and updated a guide titled “Cyber Security Onboard Ships” (www.bimco.org/products/publications/free/cyber-security). This is a free guide and not a difficult read. BIMCO primarily deals with cargo

vessels, but many of the practices it mentions in this guide are pertinent to large yachts and don’t take a computer science degree to put into practice. It’s a great foundation to help captains, crew and shore-side personnel set up the basics of a cyber security plan. The guide concentrates on three main areas: safety management systems, OT risks, and supply chain dangers. Supply chain dangers don’t potentially apply to large yachts, but there is some good information in that section regardless. As with any plan you develop, it is a good idea to understand the potential threats. When it comes to devising a cyber plan, you also should understand how your internal network and external connections are set up. If you have an IT company working with your boat, you should ask them about some of the items discussed in the BIMCO report. Here are some key areas BIMCO suggests looking at when setting up your cyber security plan: l Cyber security should fit into your physical security plan– who has access to the physical equipment and how that access is controlled and secured.

l If you have multiple users within your onboard networks, you should consider segmenting the networks to prevent issues (different networks for guest, crew and operations). l What type of physical and cyber intrusion detection do you have in place to detect issues within your network? l Consider periodic scanning and testing for vulnerabilities. l Look at using “whitelisted” software. l Access and user controls – that is, who has access to different parts of the network. l Make sure you have a training program in place for crew to teach them about cyber risk. You can put any type of protection measures in place, but without good crew training and vigilance, all of that work could be for nothing.

Corey Ranslem, CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global), has more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience. Comment at editor @the-triton.com.

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New flights, TV exposure, Cup attract attention to Tahiti visit ’La ora na and maeva. That’s the Tahitian way of saying “hello” and “welcome.” And with twice as many megayachts expected to visit the idyllic Society Islands before, during and after the America’s Cup in New Zealand in 2021, Tahiti is busy rolling out the welcome mat. Tourism officials there have joined forces with local yachting professionals to create Tahiti Tourisme Superyacht Cluster to promote the islands as a niche megayacht market. Recently, members of the group – whose founders include yacht service companies Tahiti Superyacht Support, Tahiti Yacht Services and Tahiti Océan, as well as Tahiti Private Expeditions – traveled to the Monaco and Fort Lauderdale boat shows to promote the destination. Two airlines now offer year-round services to Tahiti-Faa’s international airport. In October, United Airlines began offering three flights a week from San Francisco, its largest hub; and French Bee, an economy carrier, began in May offering flights on a new Airbus 350 from Paris Orly via San Francisco. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Air Tahiti Nui is renewing its fleet. The Tahitian airline’s first of four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft began service in early November, offering 30 business seats and 32 economy seats. The sixth season of Bravo’s reality show “Below Deck”, which premiered Oct. 2, was filmed in Tahiti and Moorea. The season follows Capt. Lee Rosbach, Chief Stew Kate Chastain and a new crew as they host charter guests aboard the 185-foot M/Y Seanna. The show features some of the islands’ top attractions – hiking trails, waterfalls, aquatic sea life, restaurants, land excursions and the serene, crystal-clear waters of the area’s dreamlike lagoons. A must-see event for all ocean lov-

ers, according to Tahiti Tourisme, is Hawaiki Nui Va’a, the ultimate outrigger canoe race. More than 2,000 canoes line up for this 80-mile race, which takes place over three days in November. Hundreds of fans – on land and at sea – cheer on the canoes as they race from Huahine to Raiatea and Taha’a, then on to the finish line at Matira Beach on Bora Bora. The islanders host the athletes and their teams, friends and families, and evenings are filled with barbecue parties, song and dance in traditional Polynesian style. In September, a taste of that Polynesian lifestyle was on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, where Tahiti Tourisme helped sponsor the Asia Superyacht Night. Under starry skies at the Novotel Monte Carlo, more than 200 guests were greeted with Tiare Tahiti flowers and entertained by traditional Tahitian musicians and dancers from the Hei Tamure Show. While there, delegates from the Tahiti Superyacht Cluster discussed participating in the next Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association (MYBA) Charter Show in Barcelona in late April. They also met with the Monaco Yachting Cluster to discuss projects, including a “Road to the America’s Cup” event in Tahiti this year or next. In October, Cluster members traveled to the Fort Lauderdale boat show, where Christelle Holler of Tahiti Private Expeditions was a featured speaker at the International Superyacht Society’s annual meeting. While at FLIBS, the Tahiti delegation advanced several projects that had been initiated at the Monaco show. The Tahiti and Monaco superyacht clusters are expected to seal a partnership in March, and a superyacht study and video shoot may also be in the works, according to Tahiti Tourisme.

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In Antigua, the winning ticket relies on using local ingredients Top Shelf Chef Tim MacDonald

Two quick Wadadils at the Rubis corner gas station and I board the English Harbour-to-St. Johns rocket. Think Gene Wilder’s “Willy Wonka” gondola ride, only the captain is a Rasta infused with enough local herbs to season a Christmas turkey. I am hopelessly wedged in the back, left-hand corner by Big Hettie, and as we speed by the Friday night pop-up barbecue vendors, VJ’S bakery, and the red chicken fry shack that Lucy introduced me to, I am reminded how lucky we are as yacht crew to travel around the world experiencing all. The trip takes you past – and through, at death-defying speeds – all the local favorites, right to the heart of it, freak show central: St. John’s Friday night Main Street chaos fueled by postcruise ship profits. Charter yacht food-heaters will agree that Antigua has come a long way in the past eight years. We are now blessed with Joanne’s fantastic micro herb farm, Fred’s ice creamery, and the best of the best – Stewie’s Lobster Runner

provisioning. What I love about it all is the local element. The only way to win in Antigua is to learn to use the local ingredients. There is nothing more definitive about Antigua than the pop-up food vendors that appear and disappear within half a day. Out of nowhere, I find a table selling cakes made by a local Antiguan woman: dark rum Christmas cake, banana bread, and bread fruit pudding, to name a few. This is what it’s all about – locally produced and indicative of the local cuisine. One of the many building blocks of becoming a yacht chef is understanding how to use the local element to your favor. To a degree, this is what the charter guests want to see on the table in Antigua – not burrata, for God’s sake! All in all, banana bread is the one item that you will always find on any Antiguan food shelf for sale. Tim MacDonald (timothymacdonald. weebly.com) has more than 20 years experience as a chef. He was named Concours de Chefs winner for Yachts over 160 feet at the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. His recipes are designed for the owner and guests. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.

BANANA-COCONUT BREAD Ingredients

220 grams plain flour 120 grams caster sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon all spice 1 cup moist and sweetened shredded coconut 200 grams local banana smash

1 egg 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Method

Mix all and bake at 180 C for about 30-40 minutes, or until a food thermometer reaches 80 C.

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Swashbucklers, spy tales and Port Antonio-inspired steak Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler

This week, my crew and I are delivering a 580 Sea Ray from Grand Cayman back to Florida via the Windward Passage route. Because of en route fuel stops, Cayman Island is about as inconvenient a place as there is for yachts to get to. Heading back to Florida, the route through the Yucatan Channel is shorter by 200 miles, but requires 360 miles nonstop from Cancun to Key West, and in head seas. Eastward through the Windward Passage to Great Inagua affords the longest distance between fuel stops of 231 miles and is pretty much

beam-to following seas through the Bahamas back to Fort Lauderdale. Just wait for weather in Port Antonio, then dash to Matthew Town. Port Antonio is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful natural harbors. Errol Flynn made this his home, and just up the road at “Goldeneye,” Ian Fleming wrote his spy novels. Port Antonio is also where “jerk” style cooking originated. Sweet and spicy chicken and pork is the staple here. With that inspiration, here is a “rubbed” steak recipe sure to please. Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.

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SWEET AND SPICY STEAK Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 pound beef tenderloin of NY strip 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

With washed hands, coat the steak with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, then massage the rub into with steak and set aside. Next, bring the remaining olive oil to medium heat, then add steak, cooking on each side for 5-6 minutes, or to desired temperature.

Preparation

Once cooked, move the steak to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

Make your rub by mixing well all of the dried ingredients.

Serve with potatoes and starfruit garnish, with cheesecake for dessert.

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Keep New Year’s resolutions on track with these powerful tips Stew Cues Alene Keenan

Welcome to month two of the new year. On the last day of 2018, when spirits were bright, life seemed full of possibilities and New Year’s resolutions meant hope for a new beginning. Goals set to improve some part of an experience in the coming year might have been a promise to change a bad habit, such as smoking or drinking, or to develop a better practice, such as exercising more or saving more money. The tradition dates to the mythical Roman god Janus, for whom January is named. Janus had two faces: one looking back toward the past, and one looking forward to the future. The last day of December became a typical time to make resolutions for the coming year and forgive enemies for past troubles – or to forgive oneself for past mistakes. It is estimated that 80 percent of people have failed their resolutions by Feb. 1. Those who love new possibilities and new beginnings wind up feeling

Manage time wisely and disappointed if they fail to keep their acknowledge small daily progress. decisions. If we really want to make a Each tiny effort builds on the next, and fresh start, we must figure out ways to small regular improvements lead to stay motivated. great results over time. Here are some tips to Rome wasn’t built in a keep moving in the right It is estimated day, and essential work direction: that 80 percent of takes time. Be authentic and people have failed To lead your best honest about true life, do your best work. desires. Really wanting their resolutions Set yourself up to win to make changes gets by Feb. 1. Reflect by creating a plan of better results than on things to work action. Neglecting to feeling obligated to act on throughout the do so is setting yourself as society dictates. Aim year, rather than up for failure. To be for goals that enrich dwelling on changes effective, implement and support the life you that have not been your plan with energy desire, not the life that made immediately. and excellence. Pat popular culture or the yourself on the back media portrays. and acknowledge your Don’t give up too efforts as you move closer to success. quickly, for pure strength lies on Don’t go it alone. Find an the other side of the struggle. Step accountability partner who is a out of your comfort zone and set positive force in your life. Choose your incremental target goals to keep the influences well and stay away from momentum going. By embracing the mental or emotional energy drainers. conflict, we may learn to use challenges Believe in yourself, be kind to to our advantage. The feeling of yourself, and reward yourself for accomplishment that comes from progress. Resist the temptation to pushing through is powerful stuff.

have a black-and-white attitude, where you either fail or you succeed. There is always a gray area with room for improvement and slow but steady progress. Keep things in perspective. Even the best intentions can add unnecessary pressure. Reflect on things to work on throughout the year, rather than dwelling on changes that have not been made immediately or goals that have not been accomplished yet. Remember that resolutions are as much about hope as they are about change. Meaningful change takes time and dedicated effort, but don’t forget to be happy and have fun on the journey. Become successful on your own terms and build a beautiful life for yourself and those you love. Alene Keenan is former lead instructor of interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale. She shares more than 20 years experience as a stew in her book, “The Yacht Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht,” available at yachtstewsolutions.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

22 Crew Health Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Jan. 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 559/604 Savannah, Ga. 614/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 926/NA St. Maarten 858/NA Antigua 879/NA Valparaiso 700/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 694/NA Cape Verde 592/NA Azores 640/1,380 Canary Islands NA/934 Mediterranean Gibraltar 598/NA Barcelona, Spain 670/1,228 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,248 Antibes, France 1,351/1,617 Loano, Italy 712/1,607 San Remo, Italy 696/1,596 Naples, Italy 777/1,639 Venice, Italy 738/1,976 Corfu, Greece 657/1,513 Piraeus, Greece 628/1,455 Istanbul, Turkey 803/1070 Malta 938/1,398 Tunis, Tunisia 645/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 648/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 590/NA Sydney, Australia 555/NA Fiji 607/NA Algiers, Algeria 534/NA Bejaia, Algeria 534/NA Saranda, Albania 582/NA

One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Jan.15, 2018 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 599/641 Savannah, Ga. 585/NA Newport, R.I. 583/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 992/NA St. Maarten 780/NA Antigua 740/NA Valparaiso 649/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 590/NA Cape Verde 545/NA Azores 618/1,326 Canary Islands NA/1,100 Mediterranean Gibraltar 576/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,460 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,860 Antibes, France 618/1,580 San Remo, Italy 720/1,800 Naples, Italy 758/1,796 Venice, Italy 812/2,194 Corfu, Greece 692/1,568 Piraeus, Greece 656/1,532 Istanbul, Turkey 784/NA Malta 656/1,376 Tunis, Tunisia 522/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 525/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 692/NA Sydney, Australia 581/NA Fiji 680/NA

*When available according to local customs.

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Baking while underway can be tricky endeavor Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson

Valentine’s Day is here, so whip out those flours, muffin tins and cake pans – but wait, the yacht is leaving and now the weather has turned not so nice. What just happened? Trying to bake on board when the yacht is moving is kind of hard, isn’t it? I have had my challenges over the years and this is one of the hardest tasks you might encounter, especially if you are on a new yacht and not familiar with the hot spots in the oven or the varying temperature ranges. Here are some tips and tricks to help even the seasoned baker pull off the coup while underway. Just as I would not undertake making a soufflé while moving, I avoid baking based on the same theory: Movement of any kind can disrupt the chemical reaction in the baking of a cake, bread or muffins, leaving the finished product flat, inflated on one side, or just batter in the oven. It’s especially hard to bake when the yacht is in a head sea and being hit from the side. Some chefs use bread machines. To me, that is like serving store-bought bread, only it tastes more yeasty and has that characteristic square shape, which is not appealing. If you can, invest in metal molds for breads; they hold the product in a perfect form, such as banquettes. Be sure to have cake flour or pastry flour on hand, as well as all-purpose flour and bread flour. The gluten content varies for each, thus resulting in dif-

ferent tastes. The more protein (gluten) in the flour, the chewier it will become. For the fluffiest cakes and pastries, use a low-protein flour. Save the high-protein flours for bread. Pastry and cake flours have 8 to 10 percent gluten. You certainly don’t want to have a chewy cake for Valentine’s Day, but you would if you used bread flour, which has 12 to 16 percent gluten. While baking is a molecular-level chemical reaction, it is possible to manipulate the recipes to create a better product, even with Mother Nature throwing her curves at you. Most doughs and batters start out simply as ingredients suspended in water. Water is the heavyweight lifter in baking and allows the structural molecular ingredients such as lipids, proteins and sugars to interact. If you were making bread and there was no water, it would just be flour, yeast, sugar, salt. What kind of chemical reaction would there be? None. Can you imagine putting butter on that and eating it? Nope. The protein in baking is the gluten. The chemical reaction when gluten is introduced to sugar, yeast and water is responsible for creating the final form and color of the baked product. When baking on board, you want to see these reactions happen with your product: l The lift, where the gases expand and the product rises (think nice and fluffy breads and cakes). l Maillard reaction, which is the browning of the item’s surface and bottom, such as with cookies. Be sure to use metalware rather than the new silicone when baking while the

yacht is moving. The reason is weight. Silicone is lightweight and with every bump, can stretch out of shape with heavy batter in it. If that is all you have, you can place metal clamps around it to secure it. (I have actually borrowed some from the engineer before, when all I had was silicone.) Secure the baked item in the oven so it won’t fly around. Now is the time to use the silicone mats – they are not just for baking cookies on a cookie sheet. Don’t place glass baking or metal cookware together in one oven. If there is rough weather, you’re asking for disaster. I learned this the hard way in Europe, when glass dishes went crashing into each other in rough seas. Line the oven if you can so that spills are easy to clean up. Don’t use the chlorinated water from the yacht to bake with; it can inhibit the yeast. Use bottled water instead. If you can inject steam when baking bread in the oven, it will help with the rise and texture of the finished product. There are some no-knead doughs out there that work fine, except that the time lapse is prohibitive unless you think ahead. It usually takes 24 hours for those no-knead doughs to rise. Even if you have to resort to speed scratch because the weather is rough, do something to make it not so noticeable, such as adding ingredients or a decorative chocolate topping. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson, a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine, has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Valentine’s Day cards and candy won’t save a heart, but you can Sea Sick Keith Murray

When you think of February most people think of Valentine’s Day and the heart. But how much do you really know about your heart? Test your knowledge with this little quiz. If you get a perfect score, please shoot me an email and let me know. If you do not do so well, you should consider scheduling an onboard training class and get CPR-certified. Please share this little test with your crew, your friends and your family.

QUESTIONS 1. Where is your heart located? 2. How big is the average person’s heart? 3. How much does the average human heart weigh? 4. How many times does your heart beat per minute? 5. How many times does your heart beat per day? 6. How much blood does the heart pump per day? 7. When was the first open-heart surgery performed? 8. When was the first heart transplant successfully performed? 9. On which day of the week do most heart attacks happen? 10. What is the most common date of the year for heart attacks to happen? 11. Whose heart beats faster, a man’s heart or a woman’s heart? 12. Is a “broken heart” a real medical event or a myth? 13. Can someone die from a broken heart, or broken heart syndrome? 14. What does CPR stand for? 15. Could CPR save your life if you are in cardiac arrest? 16. How fast should your compressions be when performing CPR (compressions per minute)? 17. What is the proper depth of compressions when performing CPR on an adult? 18. When was CPR first performed? 19. What song is it that both the American Heart Association and British Heart Association suggest using when

performing CPR because its beat is the proper speed for compressions? 20. Name at least three other songs with the same beat that would work while performing CPR. ANSWERS ON PAGE 24

EMT Keith Murray provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. His company can be found at TheCPRSchool.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Heart facts to wrap your head around ANSWERS TO QUIZ ON PAGE 23 1. The heart is located between the right and left lungs, under the sternum, between the imaginary nipple line – behind and slightly left of the breastbone. 2. A human heart is roughly the size of a large fist. 3. The heart weighs about 10-12 ounces (280-340 grams) in men and 8-10 ounces (230-280 grams) in women. 4. An adult heart beats about 60-80 times per minute. 5. The heart beats about 100,000

times per day (about 3 billion beats in a lifetime). 6. Your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. 7. The first open-heart surgery was performed in 1893. 8. On Dec. 3, 1967, Louis Washkansky, age 53, received the first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. 9. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. 10. Christmas Day is the most common date of the year for heart attacks to happen. 11. A woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s heart. 12. It is possible to have a broken heart. The medical term is called broken heart syndrome and often the symptoms are similar to a heart attack. Broken heart syndrome is caused by a rush of stress hormones from an emotional or physical stress event. 13. Yes. Death from a broken heart, or broken heart syndrome, is possible, but very rare. 14. CPR stands for cardio pulmonary resuscitation. 15. CPR buys you time by moving blood, which carries oxygen to the brain, the heart and other parts of the body. But the shock from an AED is what gets the heart beating again. 16. 100-120 compressions per minute, or about two compressions per second. 17. Adults, 2-2.4 inches; children, 2 inches; babies, 1.5 inches. 18. In 1891, Dr. Friedrich Maass performed the first equivocally documented chest compression in humans. Then in 1903, Dr. George Crile reported the first successful use of external chest compressions in human resuscitation. 19. The song “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees is 100 beats per minute – the proper speed for compressions. 20. “Another one Bites the Dust” by Queen, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel, “Hard To Handle” by The Black Crowes, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper, “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce and Jay Z, “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga and Colby O’Donis, “Rumour Has It” by Adele, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats, “Spirit In the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum, “Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd, and the kids song “Baby Shark.”

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The pros of protein undenied, but eat it in food, not powders Take It In Carol Bareuther

Protein has long been the favorite of the three dietary macronutrients, sought out for years while the other two, carbohydrates and fats, have been labeled foes and shunned in a number of popular diets. Witness millions of people in countries like the U.S. and the U.K. embarking on the high-protein, low-carbohydrate Adkin’s Diet, a weight-loss plan first developed in the 1960s and popularized in the beginning of the 2000s. Today, protein remains popular. According to the “10 Key Health & Nutrition Trends for 2019” published by the Kerry Nutrition & Health Institute in Ireland, protein continues its role as a dietary darling linked to satiety, alertness and muscle repair. Protein, like carbohydrates and fat, provides calories and is needed in relatively large daily quantities. Vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients because they are only needed in small amounts to keep our body’s basic functions humming along. While we can store carbohydrates and fats in forms such as muscle glycogen and adipose tissue, we don’t store protein. What’s more, protein is the only macronutrient that contains nitrogen, which is crucial for building everything from skin, hair, nails, muscles and vital organs like the heart, lungs and liver to smaller substances such as hormones and enzymes necessary for myriad bodily functions. That’s why we need to eat protein-containing foods daily. Foods that contain protein come from both animal and plant sources. On the animal side, this includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. On the plant side, dried beans, nuts and seeds, soy products such as tofu, grains such as quinoa, and vegetables such as potatoes, lima beans and green peas contain protein. While animal protein is typically the most abundant and popular in the diets of those of us living in industrialized nations, it’s absolutely possible to follow a plant-only diet and get plenty of protein.

How much protein is needed depends on individual factors such as sex, activity level, age and state of health. For example, men typically weigh more and have more muscle mass than women, hence men require more protein. The U.S. Dietary Reference Intake recommendation for daily protein in sedentary adult men and women is 0.36 grams per pound. On average, that would amount to about 5 to 6 ounces of chicken, one cup of milk and two tablespoons of peanut butter. This doesn’t count the additional protein found in foods served along with these items. Athletes, however, require 0.45 to 0.9 grams of protein per pound, or 68 to 135 grams daily for a 150-pound person. At the max, this equals 10 ounces of chicken, three cups of milk, four tablespoons of peanut butter and three eggs. Lean body mass decreases with age, hence seniors require less protein than those in their 20s. Those healing from extensive burns require more protein than average, while those with inadequately functioning livers or kidneys often need less. Conversely, eating too much protein can cause kidney and other health problems. The best way to eat the right amount of protein is to focus on food sources rather than protein powders. This is because protein found in foods is naturally packaged with other nutrients needed for good health, while supplements are a concentrated source that can raise the risk of overconsumption. Finally, eat protein to advantage. For example, munch an apple with a wedge of cheese to make a satisfying snack. Forking into a lunch of baked chicken or fish rather than carbohydrate-rich pasta or pizza can keep mental alertness high rather than let sleepiness set in. For athletes or active lifestylers, eating high-quality protein such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy or soy within two hours after exercise improves muscle repair. These are all reasons why protein remains the favorite macronutrient. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Yacht emphasis continues at Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts Story and photos by Carol Bareuther

About a dozen yachts were docked at The Marina at Christophe Harbor on St. Kitts the last Friday of 2018. These included the 131-foot Westport Far Niente and the 125-foot Benetti Inspiration on the 24-slip main docks, as well as a 60-somefoot sailboat. The emphasis here, however, as yachting director Aeneas Hollins will tell, is superyachts. The master plan development around the marina, which opened in 2015, is a work in progress. Much of the 2,500acre resort and superyacht marina destination’s master plan is still to come on the rolling green hillsides of the island’s southeastern peninsula, but attention to detail is apparent – from the five-star

Park Hyatt that opened in November 2017, which offers marina guests day passes for pool, spa, dining and other amenities, to the tenacity of dock attendants, who on this day stood out in a brief downpour, then shammied the dock pedestals dry while waiting to tie up an incoming yacht long before the captain had nosed its bow into the harbor’s entrance. “We plan to have the Customs House in the Marina Village completed by this upcoming November,” said Hollins, a U.K. native and former superyacht captain who arrived at Christophe Harbour in 2010 to launch The Marina. Progress was slowed by the hurricanes in 2017, he noted. Being bracketed by the islands, they had no damage and were open for business the next day, he said, but in the

following six months, their supply chain was significantly slowed when shipping priorities in the area shifted to delivery of relief supplies. “In fact, we temporarily converted our retail bays to hold supplies for the different islands.” Nevertheless, Christophe Harbor is an official port of entry, Hollins said. “The St. Kitts authorities are working

with us to courier passports into Basseterre to clear until the Customs House opens.” The Marina Village, a stone-built collective of storefronts situated steps from the

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docks and notable for the iconic cupola atop the Customs House, presently houses a small deli and provisioner called Salt & Pepper, a couple of fashion boutiques, a local artists gallery and a coffee kiosk called

Peppe’s, which also serves salads and sandwiches. Hollins said that the marina was the first-ever in St. Kitts to put a fuel pump at the water’s edge. Prior to this, boats were fueled from 55-gallon drums. Today, the marina’s onsite fuel tank, the largest in the Eastern Caribbean dedicated to a marina, can provide

40,000-U.S. gallons of fuel per day via in-slip refueling at a rate of 125 gallons per minute, Hollins said. During his years in St. Kitts, Hollins has assembled a network of more than 250 local vendors, including those in woodworking and stainless-steel fabrication. He spearheads the establishment of a marine trade association. In the next two years, he said, The Marina at Christophe Harbor is poised to grow to the largest large yacht marina in the Eastern Caribbean when the next phase is completed. This phase increases the slip total to 250, with four slips for 350-foot yachts and one each for a 370and 400-foot yacht. Plans also were recently announced for a 76,000-square-foot healthcare facility onsite, run by Waters Anchor Medical Institute. Plans call for a full imaging center, four operating rooms, eight overnight luxury recovery suites, a wellness and integrative health clinic, a physical rehabilitation and sports performance center, and a nutritional and integrative health program. It is also possible to buy a berth and get freehold title, which is linked to a specific berth, is tied to citizenship, and is a legacy purchase for family, rather

Where in theCareer World News 27 than the more usual leasehold ownership model. This is unique in the Caribbean, according to Hollins. He says 14 berths have been sold as of the end of 2018. The Pavilion Beach Club, championship golf course, private homes and residences, and a second five-star resort distinctively abutting the marina on one side and ocean on the other are yet to come. Finally, Hollins is ramping up events that target both crew and owners. In January, via Netherlands-based Acrew, The Marina at Christophe Harbor hosted its fourth Caribbean Crewfest – four days of educational sessions, excursions and social events. The Panerai Transat Classique race, which departed from Lanzarote in the Canaries in January, will finish at Christophe Harbour this year. Hollins is also working with organizations such as The Superyacht Cup team, Gustavia Yacht Club in St. Barths and New York Yacht Club in the United States to put on events at The Marina at Christophe Harbour. Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer living in St. Thomas. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.

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Don’t let the anxiety of change keep you from the exhilaration Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon

“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy. For what we leave behind us is part of ourselves. We must die to one life before we enter another.”

– Anatole France

I believe this quote captures the essence of what is behind our fears, reluctance, and the very process of change and transition. For the past 10 years I have been working with and coaching folks around this process of change. Some come ready for change, some come thinking they are ready, and some are just kind of thinking about it. Wherever we are on the change journey, can we understand and accept the melancholy? Can we leave behind a part of ourselves? One of the major factors in the dynamic of change is it can feel quite paradoxical. We can feel opposite forces working on us as we try to navigate our way in these new waters. Change will create excitement, but also trepidation and anxiety. Every step forward may call for letting go of a past belief or habit. On top of that, the act of learning something new and creating change can be a whack to our self-esteem. We may have been in a career for a long time and feel comfortable and confident in our knowledge and abilities, when we suddenly find ourselves in a new field with a whole lot to learn. Doubts can creep in and they will try to take over the ship if we don’t squash that mutiny. It can be quite a mind tussle. Doesn’t this sound like fun? OK, maybe not – but I can tell you this whole deal, approached with the right mindset, can be really interesting, rewarding and, perhaps, really necessary. “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.”

– N.R Narayana Murthy

Again, this quote on change really nails it. When we are not in a place we belong, when we are not inspired and not interested, in a place we can feel is bad for us and feeling stuck, that’s some hard pain. We are not yet doing anything about it and it hurts. On the other hand, the pain we may feel in the

growth and change process can be eased and offset by the steps in the new direction. We’ve taken action and are taking some control and this is good. Little wins and victories along the way are good. Yes, there will be setbacks (the paradox again), but if we’re moving and grooving and not looking back, this – dare I say it – could actually become fun. One of my favorite sayings from author and spiritual teacher Esther Hicks is: “the process of becoming is fun.” What a great little mantra to keep in mind through growth and change. I’ve used it, and although some days I may have growled it and wasn’t really feeling it, just keeping it there as a reminder to look for the good feelings was really helpful – and in the end, really true. Another dynamic in the process of growth and change is the myth that there is a perfect choice. We want the slam dunk, the no-brainer, to lead us, carefree and blissful, down the yellow brick road. Forget it. Not happening. We shouldn’t let time and opportunities go by because everything’s not perfect. There is always going to be some uncertainty, some risk, in making major changes. Of course, we try to minimize and manage them, but they are part of the dance. Yes, avoid moves rife with red flags and issues; let’s use sound judgment by doing our due diligence along the way. But I have worked with people who paralyze themselves from moving forward by constantly focusing on worst case scenarios that sink their ship of dreams before the maiden voyage. They never get to feel the exhilaration of casting off the lines and sailing. Doesn’t sailing sound more exciting? We may get on a heading that’s not working so well for us, maybe taking us a little off course, so we tack. Tack as many times as needed. Now we’re having a bit more fun. I want to leave you with another little quote to wrap it all up. While pondering and hesitating and fretting about change and transition, consider this: “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Enjoy the voyage.

– Lao Tzu

Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Sabbatical from yachting brings bittersweet joy, jet lag, doubts Crew Compass Lauren Loudon

Stepping off the boat I’d called home for the past two years and saying goodbye to the crew that had become family was a feeling that can only be described as bittersweet. In my previous column I broke down the motive for taking a break, but the reality of floating away from my cushy lifestyle didn’t hit me until I had just a few days to pack up all of the goodies I’d accumulated over two years and succumbed to the challenge of narrowing everything down into luggage I could fly with. For the record, I eventually managed to squeeze my life into four large suitcases that were within a milligram of the airline’s weight allowance, despite donating a ridiculous amount of “things” to friends, crew and charity. This mammoth task served as a great distraction for my final few days on board and meant that I barely had time to think about what lay ahead of me – or

whether my body was rejecting the idea didn’t, for that matter. of spending time in the cold and would With barely a moment to reflect, prefer to be back in the Caribbean. But I was at the airport and sitting in the who am I kidding? Of course it was! lounge when it dawned on me: I had a Then came the doubt: I’m cold, I’m one-way flight “home” to London and sick, and I have nowhere to be – have I the festive season approaching. made a mistake? Has Stepping away my body become acfrom the boat in early I’d finally got my one customed to climates December was a big holiday season to relax, that my home country change from my usual sit back and have my is unable to offer? lead-up to Christmas, turn to be pampered. Hmmm … why did I which I’ve been lucky do this, again? enough to spend in the The excitement Caribbean for the past of being reunited with my friends and, five years. This year, I didn’t have to spend days menu planning, strategically for once, actually being able to attend events over the holidays brought me sourcing ingredients, and consequently back to the moment, and I relished being responsible for the annual special every second of waking up whenever I meal for guests, all while ensuring the wanted, going out wherever I chose and crew get their festive fix as well. doing, frankly, anything and nothing. Being hit with a bout of jetlag for Before I knew it, Christmas Day a good few days upon arriving back had rolled around and it was my turn in an English winter was a non-issue, to be a guest at a dinner table that I’d given the freedom I’d carried with me. so often set, eating the meal that I’d However, the terrible flu I picked up so carefully planned and enjoying the almost immediately came with its own company of my family. extra baggage. During the first few days For a moment, I sat back and of shivering, coughing and feeling run laughed, realizing it was almost as if I down, I couldn’t help but question

were a part of a 10-pax sailing away into a kind of heaven while being served up home-cooked food and an endless flow of wine. Only, it was a sibling sleepover, with the closest body of water being the small pond of koi at the bottom of the garden, and the most tropical part was probably the coconut-flavored yogurt my niece had for breakfast. It suddenly dawned on me that the joy I was feeling could be a glimpse of how our guests must feel when spending quality time on board with their nearest and dearest. Right then and there, in spite of the temperature, my surroundings or anything else, all that mattered was the fact that I’d finally got my one holiday season to relax, sit back and have my turn to be pampered. I’m not going to lie – I definitely missed the sunshine, the palm trees and the glamour of the yachting lifestyle, but as a one-off, the compromise was sure worth it. Lauren Loudon has worked as a yacht chef for more than four years. She hails from Lancashire, England. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Lofty ideals of leadership study less effective than art of the sale Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais

Leadership is often discussed in terms of what the “heroic” leader does, what we should aspire to achieve as leaders, or what an author or speaker hopes will happen with future leaders. It’s very motivational to think about what we can achieve if we can just pull everyone together. Reality often slaps those heroic, aspirational and hopeful ideas in the face since there’s a huge mismatch between what we’re told about leadership and how it works in the real world. Motivational speeches only last so long. Consider how much money is spent every year on leadership training, coaching, courses, book sales, speeches, videos, etc., with very little to no lasting change to show for it in the workplace after the fact. The reality is, leadership can’t be taught in the safety of a classroom or conveyed through a book. Leadership happens in the real world, between people. And it’s often messy. In the real world, leadership is a mishmash of many things. The situation in which leadership happens, whether it’s an emergency or not, how patient a leader is, whether the leader demonstrates and sets clear expectations about what needs to be done – all these factors play a part in the effectiveness of leadership. So too does the personality traits of both leader and follower; perhaps a leader is a control freak, and the follower is a loner and simply doesn’t want to follow anyone. A leader’s skill in selling their ideas to the team also has a huge impact on success. The list is long, and all of these variables demonstrate why it’s so difficult to define and categorize leadership. It’s simply not as clear-cut as we’d like it to be. While there are many things that could be taught in a leadership training course, there is one incontrovertible skill everyone needs, leader or not: the ability to sell. Learning how to be a better salesperson will bring lasting change to the work place. This may seem like an odd statement, since selling isn’t a specific leadership skill often discussed in courses or books. This comes back to the aspirational, hopeful or heroic nature of leadership training. Selling is a real-world, handson skill that’s beneath the notice of

leadership gurus. The gurus have their heads in the clouds, hoping to change the world, while their students need concrete skills to succeed in the workplace of here and now. To the detriment of many, leaders don’t necessarily seek out tools to succeed, relying instead on the use of force or threats to engender compliance from followers. Force and threats work for a short time on a few people, but create conflict and negative feelings toward the leader in the long run. Successful leaders, however, have books written about them when they skillfully persuade others to do what must be done. In other words, successful leaders sell instead of threaten. In the big picture, everyone – no matter age, gender, new hire or seasoned professional – must be a salesperson. Parents try to sell the idea of taking piano or swimming lessons to their children. Children try to sell their parents on the idea of buying a new PS4. Union leaders must sell the newly negotiated contract to their members. Deckhands try to sell the bosun or mate on a new deck product. Engineers try to sell the captain or owner on a new piece of equipment. And captains must sell their ideas to the owner. It’s not necessarily the steps of a sale that we need to master, rather it’s the psychology behind selling we should focus on. When we know why to approach someone one way and not another, we become more effective in our role, no matter the position we hold. In Robert Cialdini’s book “Influence,” he breaks down why we behave the way we do when we encounter certain triggers. These triggers have been known by salespeople for hundreds of years and are used on consumers today in every sales interaction we encounter. For example, why is that men spend so much extra money on a tie, a belt, a hat, or a pair of shoes, when we only went into the store to buy a suit. As a leader of any kind, when we improve our sales skills, we’ll experience increasing success. Read Cialdini’s book as soon as possible to improve down-toearth leadership skills. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is owner of The Marine Leadership Group (marineleadershipgroup.com), and a commanding officer in the Canadian coast guard. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.

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Look, listen to manage outboard maintenance By Lucy Chabot Reed Prior to Triton Networking in August, Ole Parker of Parker Yacht walked and talked through basic outboard engine maintenance with about a dozen yacht captains and engineers. “I learned some valuable things,” said Capt. Antonio Palazuelos Archdale, who attended with his mate. “Usually, I give the engine to someone like him [Parker]; I don’t touch them. But now I know what to look – and listen – for.” Parker had a Yamaha F200XB four stroke on display for the captains and engineers to touch, interact with and ask questions about. He offered several basic elements of maintenance, including common sense. “Your in-vessel fuel-water separator is your first line of defense. This filter,” he said, pointing to the fuel-water separator on the outboard, “is the second. “If you have water in the fuel, you’ll get an audible beep in neutral,” he said of the late model Yamaha engine. “The second you put it in gear, the beep will go away, but you still have water in there. You can run the engine enough to get you out of danger, but not enough to drive around the island.” There were a lot of questions from crew about the oil these engines take, how best to check it and when to add some. Parker noted that each outboard will have different specs, but usually, he’ll use 10w30 for most outboards; 20w40 for larger boat engines. “The block and shaft should be vertical to check the oil,” he said. “Do it twice with the dipstick, and wait a couple minutes after turning off the engine so it drains down to the oil pan. In cold climates, warm the engine up a little to check the oil level. “And you should never need to add oil,” he said. “Whatever you need on a new engine, it’ll never need that much again, even when you change the oil because not all of it is removed. “Changing the oil and using clean fuel is the secret to longevity – that, and not sinking it,” he said. “You can go up to 145-150 hours before changing the oil, but I wouldn’t recommend it.” Much of the hour was spent answering crew questions. Q. When flushing the engine, should it be running? “The engine doesn’t have to be running,” Parker said. “Let the hose connected to the flushing connector run 5-10 minutes without cranking it.” “Every day?” a captain asked.

Join us as we gather for another educational seminar with Parker Yacht, this time about remote steering systems, on Feb. 7 from 4-6 p.m. Captains and crew only. RSVP requested to lucy@the-triton.com.

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Ole Parker of Parker Yacht, center at engine, discusses maintenance tips with captains and engineers last summer. He’s hosting another seminar in February.

“If you are running the engine every day, there’s no need to flush it every day,” Parker said. “The problem comes when the engine sits, the saltwater evaporates and the salt begins to jell. A week of not running it is pushing it.” Q. Would you recommend WD40 as a protectant? “No, not on new electronic engines,” Parker said. “It’s bad for the belts.” He suggested silicone spray such as Yamalube Silicone. Q: Should you tow the tender with the outboard up or down? “When towing, get the prop out of the water, but keep the skeg in the water to give the tender some traction,” Parker said. “I never tow with the prop down.” Q. Is there maintenance to do on the tilt mechanism? “There are stainless steel rods in the trim-tilt mechanism,” Parker said. “When they get pitted, the seal can go bad and water can get in the system. Check the shafts for pitting and apply some waterproof grease to the dust seals. “The two best things on a boat are your nose and your ears,” he said. “So

listen to it. When it changes and sounds different, it means there’s air in there and needs maintenance.” Q. Can you manually control the tilt mechanism? “There is a manual relief valve, but no one knows they’re there,” Parker noted. “They don’t get maintained because no one knows they’re there.” The assembled crew mingled in Parker Yacht’s warehouse in Fort Lauderdale after the seminar and continued to ask questions related to performance and warranty. Several said they were glad to be able to ask their questions and learn something new. “I was happy to learn about the tilt mechanism; I learned how I can raise or lower the engine in an emergency situation,” freelance Engr. Joel Antoinette said. “I got a full understanding of the things that can go wrong and how to deal with that. And that’s why I came, so I really appreciate you doing this for us.” Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@ the-triton.com.

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S/Y Regina, a 184-foot (56m) motor sailing yacht built by Med Yachts in 2011, sold by Engel & Volkers Yachting broker Benjamin Barker. Asking price was €8.85 million. S/Y Marie, a 180-foot (54.6m) Vitters launched in 2010, sold by Fraser brokers Jody O’Brien and Dennis Frederiksen. Asking price was $28.5 million. M/Y Sequel P, a 179.4-foot (55m) Turquoise launched in 2009, sold by listing agent Burgess and Fraser broker Vassilis Fotilas, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $19.9 million. S/Y Meteor, a 170-foot (52m) Royal Huisman schooner launched in 2007,

boats / brokers sold by YPI broker Will Bishop, who represented the seller, and Burgess broker Henry Craven-Smith, who brought the broker. Asking price: €15 million. M/Y Charisma, a 120-foot (36.6m) Danube yacht launched in 2005, sold by Denison broker Kurt Bosshardt, who represented the seller, and broker Tom Downey, who represented the buyer. Asking price was just under $4 million. M/Y Arcadia, a 105-foot (32m) Feadship launched in 1969, sold by 26 North Yachts. Asking price under $3 million. M/Y Cameron Alexander, a 101-foot (30.8m) Hargrave launched in 2010 (above right), was sold by Denison broker Alex G. Clarke, who represented the

seller, and 26 North broker Matt Stone, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $3.6 million. M/Y Tan Xian Hao, a 100-foot (30.6m) boat built by Maxi Marine in 2016, sold by Camper & Nicholsons broker Adam Essex, who represented the seller, and All Ocean Yachts broker John DeCaro, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $5 million.

The-Triton.com February 2019 M/Y Dream Chaser, a 94-foot (28.6m) Ferretti launched in 2001, sold by Allied Marine broker Cole Watkins, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Will Noftsinger, who brought the buyer. Asking price $2.3 million. M/Y Off The Grid, a 90-foot (27.4m) Ocean Alexander delivered in 2018, sold by joint central agents Alexander Marine and Worth Avenue, and Denison broker Kurt Bosshardt, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $7.3 million. M/Y First Light, an 85-foot (25.9m) Pacific Mariner built in 2008, sold by Westport Yacht broker Andrew Miles, who represented the seller, and Luke Brown Yachts broker Parker Bogue, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $2.3 million. M/Y Blue, an 85-foot (25.9m) Azimut launched in 2007, sold by IYC broker Mark Elliott for the seller, and Neff broker Atalo Abuchaibe, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $1.9 million. M/Y Seven Diamonds, an 84-foot (25.6m) Ferretti launched in 2010, sold by Worth Avenue broker Leonce Richard. Asking price under $2.5 million.

New in the sales fleet

M/Y Moka, a 143-foot (43.6m) Benetti launched in 2011, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Gaston Lees-Buckley for €12.8 million. M/Y Silentworld, a 131-foot (40m) yacht built by Astilleros M. Cies in 2006, listed with Fraser for $13.2 million. M/Y Perle Noire, a 122-foot (37.3m) Heesen launched in 2010, jointly listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Oleg Taranov and Ocean Independence brokers Thom Conboy and Chris Collins for €7.25 million. Couach Hull 3707, a 121-foot (37m) new build by French shipyard Couach, listed with joint central agents Merle Wood & Associates and Ocean Independence for €10 million. S/Y Daglarca, a 115-foot (35m) single-masted Turkish gulet built by Aganlar Shipyard in 2016, listed with 4U Yachting. Asking price not disclosed. M/Y San Limi, a 34.8m motorsailer built in 2007 by Turkish yard CMB Yachts, listed with Nicolle Associates broker Rosie Davies for €3.3 million. M/Y Laura S., a 108-foot (32.9m) Sunseeker delivered in 2007, listed with Northrop & Johnson broker David Seal for €2.3 million. M/Y Dolce Vita, a 106.6-foot (32.5m) Numarine built in 2016, with Camper & Nicholsons brokers Bart Kimman and Andrew LeBuhn for €4.75 million. M/Y Happy Day, a 103-foot (31.5m) Benetti classic built in 1969, listed with SuperYachtsMonaco broker Jim Evans for €3 million.

February 2019 The-Triton.com S/Y Alme Sol, a 102-foot (31m) Jongert 31T launched in 2005, listed with Haas International broker Manfred Haas for €3.9 million. M/Y My Lady, a 100-foot (30.5m) Broward launched in 2001, listed with IYC brokers Michael Rafferty and Brendan Roney for just under $2.5 million. M/Y Jade 95, a 93.25-foot (28.47m) expedition yacht (below) built by Jade Yachts in 2009, listed with Camper & Nicholsons brokers Bart Kimman and Hugo Van Schaik for €5.25 million.

M/Y Alda 2, Hull No. 23 of the PerMare’s 92-foot (28m) Amer 92 model, launched in 2008, listed with IYC broker Richard Gray for €2 million. S/Y Dulcinea, ex-Cobra Star, an 86.6foot (26.4m) two-masted gulet built by Bodrum Shipyard in 2000, listed with 4U Yachting for €550,000. M/Y Satisfaction, an 84-foot (25.7m) Azimut launched as one of its AZ 84 flybridge series in 2017, listed with 26 North Yachts for $3.95 million.

News in the charter fleet

M/Y Spirit, a 115-foot (35m) boat built by New Zealand Yachts in 2004 and refitted in 2017, available for charter in Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands through Camper & Nicholsons broker Lies Sol. S/Y Arabella, a 105-foot (32m) two-masted Turkish gulet launched in 2007 and refitted in 2018, available for charter in Turkey and Greece through 4U Yachting.

Heesen Project Aster sold

Heesen’s YN 18750 Project Aster has been sold, with the experienced owners introduced by Arcon Yachts. According to a statement from Heesen in December, Project Aster is expected to be delivered in June after sea trials. Project Aster is a 164-foot (50m) semi-displacement yacht with an aluminum hull, and will be powered by two MTU 16V 4000 engines. It is expected to have a top speed of 23 knots and a transAtlantic range of 3,100nm at a cruising speed of 11 knots. It can accommodate 12 guests and has room for nine crew. Omega Architects handled the exterior design, while the interior is designed by Cristiano Gatto. See BOATS/BROKERS, Page 34

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Historic USCG cutter sold

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bramble, one of 39 180-foot seagoing buoy tenders built in the early 1940s, has been sold by IYC broker Randy Kluge. Bramble is known for its explorer capabilities, including a range of 8,000nm. After WWII, Bramble participated at Bikini Island in the first test of an atomic bomb’s effect on surface ships, according to IYC. In 1957, Bramble accompanied cutters Spar and Storis through the Northwest Passage, traveling through the Bering Straits and Arctic Ocean. In 1962, the boat transferred to

boats / brokers Detroit to perform search and rescue, icebreaking, navigation aid and law enforcement throughout the Great Lakes. In 1975, Bramble reported to Port Huron, where its responsibilities included maintaining 187 buoys, one NOAA weather buoy, and three fog signals. The Bramble was decommissioned in 2003 to be used as a museum.

designed by Hydro Tec for a European client. Delivery is scheduled within 24 months from the start of construction. As part of Rosetti Marino Group, which builds commercial vessels for the oil industry, Rosetti Superyachts has access to facilities for building vessels from 115 feet (35m) to 459 feet (140m). For more, visit rosettisuperyachts.it.

New Rosetti line makes first sale

Oceanco’s Project Bravo delivered

Rosetti Superyachts has signed its first contract to build a 125-foot (38m) steel-hulled explorer yacht, according to a statement from the company. The yacht, to be built at the San Vitale shipyard in Ravenna, Italy, will be

Oceanco delivered the 357-foot (109m) Project Bravo, named M/Y Bravo Eugenia, to its owners on Dec. 20. Launched on Nov. 17, the vessel completed sea trials in winter condi-

The-Triton.com February 2019 tions, exceeding performance expectations, according to a statement from Oceanco.

Benetti delivers 49m custom build

M/Y Elaldrea+, a 161-foot (49m) Benetti FB702 (above) custom build, was delivered to its owner in December. Elaldrea+ is a displacement yacht with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Argentinian architect Horacio Bozzo designed the exterior, while the interior was designed by the Benetti Style Department. The yacht has a top speed of 14 knots, a cruising speed of 13.5 knots, and a range of 4,000 nm at 10 knots, according to Benetti. For more information, visit benettiyachts.it.

Benetti launches several

Already this winter, Benetti has launched several new vessels, including the biggest motoryacht ever built in Italy by a private shipyard. In December, Benetti launched the first of three gigayachts, the 351-foot (107m) FB277, which is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system. The yacht has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The yacht’s interiors and exterior were designed in-house. Delivery is expected this summer. The yard also launched M/Y Good Day, the fourth unit of its Mediterraneo 116-foot line. Good Day is a 116-foot (35.5m) displacement yacht with a fiberglass hull and carbon-fiber superstructure. Concept and exterior designer was Giorgio M. Cassetta, while the Benetti Style Department did the interior design. In related news, Benetti’s BD104 M/Y Eurus was christened at its Viareggio shipyard on Jan. 9. The fourth of the yard’s Delfino 95 line, Eurus is a 29m displacement yacht that can accommodate up to 10 guests and five crew.

Feadship launches Najiba

Feadship announced on Jan. 3 that the 190-foot (58m) motor yacht Najiba had left the construction hall of the Feadship yard at Aalsmeer in the Netherlands. The yacht, which has a sleek, minimalist exterior, is a custom build for experienced owners. Peter Wilson of MCM served as project manager.

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Wraps come off secretive refit in Dania Beach

he nearly 300-foot M/Y Voyager, which had been hidden under shrink-wrap and scaffolding at Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair for almost three years, came out into the sunlight in early January. Yacht enthusiasts were excited to see the extension and additions. The vessel has been extended from about 200 feet, and loomed large and long over other yachts in the Dania Cut-off Canal, including the 197-foot (60m) Benetti M/Y Formosa, below. The five-deck M/Y Voyager is expected to carry up to 70 crew and specialized staff. Formerly the supply ship M/V HOS Trader, Voyager was towed out of the shipyard just south of Fort Lauderdale by Steel Marine Towing on Jan. 16. Four tugs pulled the vessel to the Port Everglades turning basin while a fifth traveled ahead. Voyager was then transferred to Dann Ocean Towingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M/V Stephanie Dann to head to a shipyard on Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west coast. Story by Dorie Cox; Photos by Tom Serio

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Wages a balance of budget, owner direction, crew potential BRIDGE, from Page 1 rate is chosen. “I try to be as upfront as possible,” he said. “I go to the owner, I give him a high ballpark and get the approval. Then, when I do the interviews, I have a scale and range to pay based on their experience.” Everyone at the discussion agreed that they want to learn about the person before there is any talk of compensation. To start the interview, one captain describes the yacht program and job duties. That can weed out some applicants from the process. “Is this program acceptable to you? If it’s not, go ahead, get out of here,” he said. If they are interested, he first finds out what they are looking to get paid. Then the conversation continues if that number is in his range and they have the experience he expects to pay them for. “You want them to have room to grow, too,” a captain added. Another agreed, and said, “If I know I can pay someone $4,000 a month, I’m going to hire them for $3,500. Then have a 30day or 60- or 90-day review.” “Show me you’re worth what we’re going to pay you,” a captain said. And there’s more to compensation than just money. Crew are usually provided food and a place to live, and some include insurance, vacation and other benefits. And the big perk for charter crew – tips – has to be added to the equation. “We have to discuss potential tip revenue. They want these big daily numbers but don’t understand they will make

Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, back row from left, Capt. Alexis Del Salto; Capt. Ned Stone, freelance; Capt. Brett Eagan; front row from left, Capt. Jason Brashears, of M/Y Avanti; Capt. Jay Kimmal, of M/Y Status Quo; and Capt. Rupert Lean, of M/Y Excel.

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Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph.

tips,” a captain said. “I say, ‘You understand you’ll be making another couple thousand?’ ” An unforeseen vacancy on board is another issue. The captains who have taken a temporary urgent job said that in the case of an emergency, crew salary requirements can evaporate. As an example, a captain had a crew member leave, she took another job offer and left – on a New Year’s trip. So the replacement made more than a salaried crew.

Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email to editor@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge discussion.

“I realize she is doing me a favor,” he said. Yacht owners guide much of the rate determination, and many can’t help but compare the pay rate of the yacht staff with their land-based business workers, a captain said. “My boss looks at their salary for a year and he compares it with his business employees,” he said. Industries such as construction, farming, restaurants and retail usually have more clear cut salaries, so when

compared, yacht crew can appear to be over- or underpaid, a captain said. Since captains usually join yachts with crew in place, they have little to say about the salaries already set. But when it comes time to hire additional crew, it can be a challenge to balance the numbers. “I’ve seen crew that deserve more, and I’ve inherited crew making a lot,” one captain said. It makes it crazy difficult, said a captain who was hired into a well-paid crew. “They were paying the crew outrageously high rates – crew with no experience,” he said. The opposite was in play for a captain who felt a crew member deserved more money than he was being paid. The captain went so far as to threaten to quit his job to keep the engineer. “He can walk next door and get double,” the captain said. “Then it’s up to the captain to say, ‘I found this person that will make the whole program work effortlessly and you will enjoy your time on the boat,’ ” a captain said. On the other hand, some owners want handsome guys and beautiful girls, and don’t care about their experience levels, a captain said. “But the captain must be serious and make the decisions. He has to say, ‘We need experience on board,’ ” he said. “Or say we have to hire this person as

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February 2019 The-Triton.com well,” another captain said. Aside from general competition for good crew, supply and demand can come into play. A captain recalled such a scenario from early in his career. “I remember in the Med when there was a shortage of stewardesses,” he said. “A young, virtually no-experience one asked for $250, but at that point [as captain] I made $350. She was getting it.” Another factor that impacts crew salary comes from yachting itself. A variety of online charts on crew agency and brokerage sites imply an industry standard for rates, but the uniqueness of each program and crew member make such a standard number difficult to determine, a captain said. Then just how do captains come up with salaries? Mostly from conversations with each other and help wanted ads, several said. “I get my barometer from daywork123.com,” one captain said. “I get it from the person I’m trying to hire,” another said. When asked about salary surveys, one captain said he personally inflates his rate when he responds, so he felt like the other factors held more weight in the equation. But one of the biggest variables captains face comes from the person on the other side of the interview table. After the process of choosing finalists to interview, captains then assess each applicant. “I have five resumes that are not the same,” a captain said. “I adjust for experience, CV congruency, and compatibility with the yacht program,” another captain said. “You have to feel people out when you start doing your interviews, they have crazy demands,” a third captain said. “That hits the nail on the head,” another replied. The conversation then veered to how crew talk about their compensation with each other. “That’s the crew-house mentality,” a captain said. “The one with experience says, ‘After six months I went to the boss for more,’ and now the new crew skip all these steps in learning and go straight to, ‘I need $220 to $250 a day.’ ” “When they ask for a lot of money right off the bat, but they don’t have the experience and don’t have references from the boats they’ve worked on, watch out, you’ve got a time bomb,” a captain said. “A hand grenade. And hand grenades blow up your charters.” To reach a number, several captains said they can’t help but to factor in their own early days as inexperienced crew. Incoming new crew should work their

way up the pay scale, a captain said, “I put up with it, I did my time.” “Sometimes I’ll bring that up as a leverage on what they want and what I think they should be paid,” another captain said. “When I started in 1981, I was paid $100 a week. That’s because I wanted to get into the industry.” But most importantly, everyone at the discussion agreed that they want to pay each crew member a good salary. “You want to treat people fairly,” a captain said. “You don’t want to underpay crew members,” another said. “You have to live with them, there’s nowhere to run,” a third captain said with a laugh. “Not in the middle of the Pacific,” another captain said with a laugh. But he added that “when there are other yachts, that’s where the stress comes in to bring

the right amount of money to the table.” Several in this discussion group said they sometimes have to negotiate with the owner for the crew they want to hire. “At the end of the day, you have to sit with the owner and explain what qualifications are required,” a captain said. “Don’t even try to save money on crew wages.” “We can’t hire someone cheap,” another said. This prompted several tales of damage and injury under the watch of inexperienced crew hired over experienced crew to save money, something none of the captains liked. “Divide the salary by the cost of the hole in the boat,” a captain said. Overall, this group of captains considers crew salaries worth the conversations to get them right. Most of them treat the yacht owner’s money as if it

were their own. “I don’t overspend, so when it comes to a crew, I’m trying to hire them at the best price for the boss – but the best price to get the best crew and make the crew happy. So it’s stressful to try to balance,” a captain said. “I don’t want to just give away money. All my bosses have budgets, it’s not a written budget, it’s ‘Get me the best deal you can.’ ” Heads nodded in agreement around the discussion table. “The most stressful part of being a captain is dealing with the money you spend, making it happen and getting what you expect to get back,” a captain said. “Driving the boat? That’s not stressful.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.

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60-acre site equals more parking, booths, food MYS, from Page 1 temporary docks stretching east into the Intracoastal Waterway. Entrance to the marina and its exhibit of boats is included in the MYS admission ticket, and visitors will be able to take water transportation or walk between the areas. “We have the ability to diversify the show in ways we never could do before,” said Paul Flannery, executive director of IYBA. “We are adding different components including art, aviation, automotive and jewelry. We’re doing this as more of a lifestyle event.” The new location, One Herald Plaza, lends itself to such a mix. It sits on Biscayne Bay between the MacArthur and Venetian causeways on the former site of the Miami Herald building. Being across the street from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, it is surrounded by museums, the American Airlines Arena and the Wynwood art district. An array of parking options – 3,500 spots across the street, VIP parking for 500, valet service and public transportation with Brightline and Metromover – “will make getting there easier than it has ever been for any show

Miami Yacht Show (MYS) runs Feb. 14-18 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and until 5 p.m. on Monday. There are a variety of tickets available with general admission for adults from $28 to combination tickets for MYS and Miami International Boat Show from $53. SuperYacht Miami at Island Gardens has a Thursday prime time preview ticket for $125 with following days tickets for $100. Valet parking at Island Gardens is $30 and $75 at One Herald Plaza at MYS. For more, visit MiamiBoatShow.com and MiamiYachtShow.com. in Florida,” Flannery said. Some builders, brokers and business experts expressed concern that after three decades on Collins Avenue, a new location will be a challenge to find, but others are looking forward to the change. Ocean Alexander has traditionally exhibited on Collins Avenue. Marketing coordinator Allyson Goolsby said she is learning how to prepare and present the new location. “I have to feel positive,” she said. “The thing is, Collins Avenue was not very convenient.” The company will concentrate its resources with its boats in the water at One Herald Plaza with a debut of a 45foot center console built in the United States. As of mid-January, the company had several 70- to 112-foot yachts scheduled to show. Following the company’s most successful Fort Lauderdale show in November, it hopes to have several yachts that were purchased at that show to return as showpieces. “This show looks more convenient with a lot more hotel and restaurant options,” Goolsby said. “That will lend to a nice upscale atmosphere. When you’re talking a million dollars plus, that’s what you need. The last shows Informa handled show that they really are investing in these shows.” HMY Yacht Sales will bring more boats to Miami than it did last year, according to the company’s events director, Carmela Ferreira. The company’s offerings will be centered in two display areas at One Herald Plaza. “We’ll be able to fit more and bigger boats at this display,” Ferreira said. “We have 31 boats, as of now, between 37 and 112 feet. We’re looking forward to it. We are behind the Viking display and anticipate a successful event.” HMY’s larger yacht, the 165-foot Mangusta Miss Moneypenny, will join up to 40 or so larger vessels at Island Gardens Deep Harbour marina, a part of the show named Super Yacht Miami. That site debuted on Watson Island across from the Miami cruise port area in 2016. Tailored to a more VIP clien-

tele, separate tickets (with a combined ticket option) will be required to enter the marina, which is across the Intracoastal Waterway from the new location and downtown Miami. Bradford Marine will have a booth and a couple of slips at the show as well, company president Paul Engle said. The shipyard and brokerage company will use the show as a platform to introduce its new owners, father-and-son team John and Michael Kelly, who bought the company in January. “We are incorporating our service side and for people to meet the new owners and talk to us about the improvements coming at Bradford,” he said. “We’re excited about the new venue, especially better parking and access.” Moran Yacht & Ship will have a larger presence this year as well, with a booth and four boats up to 100 feet at One Herald Plaza, said company COO Taylor Craig. And the company will have three larger yachts at Island Gardens. “I expect to get a boost in traffic with proximity to the main part of the show across the water,” Craig said. “It’s exciting for us. We always wanted to bring more attention to larger yachts we have.” Getting to the show will be a timesaver with the Miami locations, he said. “Personally, I’m excited because traffic will be less, and it’s easier to get in and out of than South Beach,” Craig said. “Most of our staff commutes to the show and back to Broward County, which can be a two-plus-hour commute on A1A. Taking that step out will make it easier. I think this is a more complete show, less divided, and Island Gardens is not as much of an afterthought anymore.” Island Gardens expects to exhibit the 223-foot Lurssen M/Y Kismet, the 199-foot Abeking & Rasmussen M/Y Excellence V, and the the new 227-foot Benetti M/Y Spectre. Walton Goncalves, marina manager at Island Gardens, joined the marina in June with a background of boating in Miami, and

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experience in hospitality and hotel management. Goncalves (above) and Bahar Bayraktar, president of marketing and events with Island Gardens Flagstone Property Group, expect a full marina for the show. “We are planning to open the restaurant, The Deck at Island Gardens, in time for the boat show and will do an industry kickoff party at the start of the show, per usual,” Bayraktar said. During the same weekend is the 78-year-old Miami International Boat Show, which is owned by National Marine Manufacturers Association and is located south of downtown Miami on Key Biscayne at Miami Marine Stadium. Previously, the separate shows have maintained their marketing distance and created some confusion for boating enthusiasts unclear about which show would meet their interests. This year, all parties are working together with a joint advertising campaign that promotes both shows in single ads on television, radio and other local channels, as well as combination tickets for people looking to attend both events. A free shuttle bus will take people between the shows. “We’re really optimistic about how this will come off,” IYBA’s Flannery said. “We’ll have great attendance and a synergy by working together, not competing.” About 500 boats are expected to exhibit at MYS, with a total of 2,000 on display between both shows. When asked what will happen if visitors show up to the old MYS location, Informa’s Doole said they have an extensive joint marketing campaign set for TV, radio, and other local channels so the public will be informed where both the Miami Yacht Show and Miami International Boat Show sites are located. But just in case, the major hotels on Collins Avenue, including Eden Roc Miami Beach and Fontainebleau Miami Beach, are aware of the move and can help with transportation options. Those in charge, as well as vendors, hope everyone navigates to the new Miami Yacht Show. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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The-Triton.com February 2019 dating back to Marco Polo. A threecourse lunch was provided. Acrew’s second Insights day, “YES – Yacht Efficiency Summit,” was held at Keystone Law in London in December, with a focus on how to maximize the benefits of owning a megayacht as an asset. For more, visit acrew.com.

US Sailing promotes reef-safe sunscreen

The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing) has partnered with skin care brand TropicSport to promote ecofriendly sunscreen. U.S.-based TropicSport says its reef-friendly mineral sunscreens are made from non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to shield the skin from the sun’s harmful rays in a formula that doesn’t leave a white glow. According to the company, it is one of the only sunscreens on the market that meets the U.S. FDA 80-minute and Australian 240-minute water-resistance tests. Free from oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone and octocrylene – chemicals that some studies have shown are harmful to the body and devastating to coral reefs – the products also come in recyclable containers. “We are pleased to partner with US Sailing in 2019 and educate the sailing community on the effects of chemical sunscreen use,” said Lisa Palmer, TropicSport founder. “We are here to encourage the community to ‘go blue’ and join in enlightening the public on eliminating harmful materials to protect our athletes, families and environment.” As part of the partnership, US Sailing members will receive discounted pricing on TropicSport products. “TropicSport will have a unique opportunity to engage with the par-

Horizon infuses longest hull

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Twenty-five captains and first officers attending an Acrew Insights seminar in Palma in November.

ticipants at several US Sailing events in 2019 for a chance to discover their best skin care solutions and purchase onsite,” stated Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing. For more, visit TropicSport.com.

Acrew Insights offers seminars for crew

Acrew held its first Insights event in November at the Palma shipyard Astilleros de Mallorca. Designed to connect

senior yacht crew with topic experts, 25 captains gathered for a morning of educational seminars. The first seminar, hosted by CrewGlue, explored the elements of juggling multiple personalities as a captain. This was followed by a seminar hosted by Ahoy Club on how to plan for a successful charter season. Then Diego Colón, CEO of Astilleros de Mallorca, spoke about the history of oceanic navigation

Taiwan-based Horizon Yachts subsidiary Atech Composites has used the company’s patented vacuum infusion technology and proprietary 3D resin flow to infuse a one-piece, 140-foot hull in a single shot, exceeding the technology’s previous record infusion of a 136foot hull and stiffeners in 2005. According to Horizon, its Atech facility became the first shipyard in Asia to use infusion technology to manufacture one-piece hulls in 2000. In 2004, the yard began using a 3D resin flow process that allows the resin to climb internal stiffeners, allowing the stiffeners to be integrated with the yacht during the infusion process. The technology ensures consistency throughout all structural components, creating hulls that are as light and strong as possible and reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 80 percent, according to the company. For more information, visit horizon yacht.com.

February 2019 The-Triton.com Yacht-Mate Products will host Triton Networking on the first Wednesday in February in Fort Lauderdale. Captains, crew and industry professionals are invited to tour the showroom of the water and air treatment company, enjoy a snack and beverage, and catch up with friends on Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at 3200 S. Andrews Ave., No. 105 (33316). Until then, learn more about YachtMate Products from Handrahan owner Sandy Hoekstra Handrahan. Q. So tell us about your company. Yacht-Mate Products provides state-of-the-art water and air treatment equipment. We have a showroom and warehouse offering everything from simple water filters to small package sewage treatment plants. We sell, service and install all the products we offer. Our main line is our water softening system, which is an easy and economical way of processing dock water. We can outfit any size vessel and can install single- or twin-tank systems and semi- or fully automatic systems in both portable or installed systems. We are also a dealer for the Spot Zero line of products. Our total water quality program includes treating water from dockside sources to prevent hard water issues. We do that with our softeners or freshwater reverse osmosis systems from Spot Zero with dockside and installed systems. These systems are membrane-based so they remove all total dissolved solids to less than 10 parts per million. We recommend UV sterilizers or silver ion systems and drinking water systems for cooking and ice. This reduces bottled water storage, cost and waste onboard. Q. 2019 is your 20th anniversary. Did you ever think you’d be in business 20 years? Yes, but when the recession hit, we had to scale back and do the things we had to do as a company to make it through. We took the attitude of “we will make it through” with our customer service and great products. And here we are today. We just hit over $1 million in sales. A special thanks goes to Terri Strauss at BOW for her support, loyalty and true friendship during the economic downturn. Q. Looking back, can you spot the turning point? Yes. It was taking on the Ecomar products in 2009. The owner approached me at the Fort Lauderdale

Yacht-Mate Products boat show with a translator to be his U.S. distributor. They manufacture sewage treatment plants and water makers for all vessels. After a couple years, it really took off. Now builders such as Christensen and Ocean Alexander incorporate Ecomar in their new builds. Ecomar products are in many other builders on request by clients and many aftermarket installations. They have a small footprint and are easy to operate and maintain. Q. You are always bringing in new products. What’s new around here? The latest thing we’re involved with – and we featured it at the Fort Lauderdale show – is FillFast, a pre-filter for freshwater tanks fills, water makers, water softeners, RO systems, and filling spas with metal-free water. It uses Periodic Products’ patented Chelok technology to extract 98 percent of the heavy metals out of dock water. Before this, only a membrane-based system could take out heavy metals. Periodic has this system for pools and RVs, and I helped him redesign the system to work more efficiently on yachts. We’re now the exclusive distributor for the marine brand of FillFast. We are now a dealer for Jowa, which has a silver-ion sterilization system that keeps bacteria from growing in freshwater systems without the use of dangerous chemicals and without changing the taste or smell of the water. It has a userfriendly interface and allows multiple modes of operation from manual to fully automatic. Set and forget. Costs for treatment average about 66 cents per 1,000 gallons of water. Q. Doesn’t it make you crazy that yachts use bottled water? Yes, but finally, people are catching on. In the last year, I’ve sold a lot more of these types of systems. It’s OK to have bottled water for guests, but not in the crew mess or the galley. Crew can absolutely drink the best, healthiest water onboard with one of our systems. Get off the bottle! Q. And what’s new for 2019? Jennifer Jiruska, a well-known colleague in our marine industry, has joined forces with Yacht-Mate Products to help increase our business on a global scale. Look for exciting new products and services from us this year. All Triton readers are welcome to join us for Triton Networking on Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at 3200 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 105 (33316) to celebrate Yacht-Mate Products’ 20 years in business. No need to RSVP; just bring a smile and some business card. For more information on Yacht-Mate Products, visit www.yacht mate.com.

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42 Triton CareerNetworking Triton Networking returns to Universal Marine Center on the third Wednesday in February (Feb. 20). The “old Greek yard” has been revamped over the past four years with new power, new docks, a new entrance and expanded facilities. Join us for casual networking at the yard from 6-8 p.m. Until then, learn more about the changes at the yard from general manager Laurent Bensoussan Bensoussan. Q. Tell us about UMC. We are a maintenance and refit services yard with the marina experience. What does that mean? It means the people coming in to get a refit done

universal marine center are happy to live onboard because it still feels like a marina, not a shipyard. That’s important for captains and crew, and for the insurance, because they require you to have crew onboard at all times. It’s a win-win for everyone. And our name fits. Universal – we welcome boats from all over the world. And we speak many languages: English, French, Spanish, Filipino (and Tagalog), Italian, Portuguese, German, Dutch. Q. So who owns the yard? He likes to stay in the background, but he’s a French businessman, an owner and lover of yachts. The yard had been closed since M/Y Sacajawea dropped off the Synchrolift in 2004. He bought it in 2009 and had several managers here before me, just using it as a parking area for yachts. In 2015, Bernard and I joined the yard because he really wanted to invest in it.

Q. Tell us about that investment. He invested about $5 million to upgrade the facility. We widened the entrance and dredged the basin. We upgraded and expanded the docks – from 18 slips to 40 – with hurricane-rated floating slips. We improved power all over the marina to 480 volts, added high-speed wi-fi, and fixed the seawall so there’s side-to dockage on the river. We created a service center and haul out area for tenders up to 39 feet. We can now fit 50 tenders on the hard. We added 40 storage containers for yachts to store their toys while doing a refit, and two Tiki huts with BBQs for crew to have a place to relax after work. Q. So what services do you offer? Here, captains are in control to use whoever they want for their projects. We have a full array of onsite qualified

The-Triton.com February 2019 contractors or they can bring their outside ones for a small gate fee. Our only request is insurance to protect the yacht and us. We don’t put any percentage on top of their invoices or hidden charges. Bernard Calot, head of business development: We can help with everything from in-water paint jobs to hydraulics, electrical and mechanical, AV, A/C, welding, even interior refits. We have preferred contractors and on-site vendors/tenants. We also have a free management office. It’s reserved for management companies or project managers who bring refits here. Calot The most important thing we can do as a shipyard is offer help with our yachts’ projects. Some captains send us an email ahead so we’re ready to start when they get here. Some younger captains arrive completely unsure how to begin. For me, it’s easy to help them. I’ve been a captain for 15 years. Having been on the other side of the dock, I understand their concerns. The real difference here is that captains leave other yards stressed. Here, they are satisfied. They feel respected and part of the family. Everybody here is accessible. Q. Tell us about your team. Who will captains and crew interact with? Calot: We have a lot of former crew members working in the yard. Galla is an ex-chief stew with lots of years experience. She’s my right hand, and sometimes my left. Galla and Malena organize all our services, including the forklift, crane, fuel, garbage. Then there’s Aaron, Acklie, Aldo and Leo, our team of dockhands. Q. You host a lot of crew parties. Tell us about those. Calot: As a captain, I’m comfortable meeting anybody, but many captains and crew don’t meet their neighbors in a shipyard or marina. Here, to make it more family oriented, we started doing small parties for them to meet each other. It helps a lot with the ambiance of the marina, because when they know each other, they are more likely to help each other out. We started three years ago with 20-30 crew and now we have 150-200 people coming from all the yards nearby, captains looking for crew, crew looking for jobs. We try to do it once a month. All Triton readers are welcome to join us on the third Wednesday in February at Universal Marine Center, 2700 SW 25th Terrace ((33312). No RSVP necessary.

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PICK OF THE MONTH Miami Yacht Show Feb. 14-18, Miami

The 31st edition of the megayacht part of Miami’s two boat shows (not to be confused with the Miami International Boat Show) moves to downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay between the Venetian and Mac-Arthur causeways. miamiyachtshow.com

Feb. 1 Wobbly Race, Antigua. A “build

your own boat” race for crew to “race” for prizes including finest raft, first to sink and best costume. The annual event aids ABSAR (Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue). info@absar.org

Feb. 7-10 35th Primo Cup Trophée Credit Suisse, Monaco. The regatta attracts more than 150 boats in nine classes for one-design and IRC classes. www.yacht-club-monaco.mc

Feb. 25-27 17th MYBA Superyacht

Brokers seminar, Nice, France. Panels and presentation review charter and sales contracts, ethics, management and more. www.myba-association.com

MAKING PLANS

Feb. 9-17 New England Boat Show,

Feb. 26-March 2 Dubai International

A trade show and technical seminar series focused on improving yacht refits. The Triton has partnered with show organizers to help with seminars, exhibitors, and attendance. Refitshow.com The 6th annual Superyacht Summit precedes the show on April 9. ussuperyacht.com

Boston. NewEnglandBoatShow.com

Feb. 17-21 Intermediate Marina Management Course, Charleston. Focuses on marina operations, policies and procedures, and is the first step toward becoming a Certified Marina Manager (CMM). marinaassociation.org

Feb. 20 Triton Networking (the third

Boat Show, Dubai International Marine Club. www.boatshowdubai.com

Feb. 28-March 3 39th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Port de Plaisanceay. www.heinekenregatta.com March 1-3 17th annual Savannah Boat Show, Savannah, Georgia. Showcases powerboats, with a focus on saltwater fishing. www.savannahboatshow.com

Wednesday of most months from 6-8 p.m.) with Universal Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale. Join us for casual networking, no RSVP required. Read more on page 42. www.the-triton.com

March 2 42nd annual Waterway Clean-

The 25th anniversary of the fair, the largest map fair in the world. Search “map fair” at www.historymiami.org

Feb. 23-March 3 14th annual CNR Eurasia Boat Show, Istanbul, Turkey. cnravrasyaboatshow.com

March 6 Triton Networking (the first

Feb. 6 Triton Networking (the first

Feb. 24-March 1 Advanced Marina

Feb. 2-3 Miami International Map Fair.

Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with YachtMate Products. Come celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary with us. No RSVP required. Read more on page 41. www.the-triton.com

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CALENDAR

Management Course, Charleston. A training course for senior marina professionals and the last training step to qualify as a Certified Marina Managers (CMM). marinaassociation.org

up, Fort Lauderdale area. Hosted by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. www.waterwaycleanup.org Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Sirocco Marine. Join us for casual networking, no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com

March 7 From the Bridge captains lun-

cheon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht

Refit Show April 10-11, Fort Lauderdale

captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.

March 8-10 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida. Reserve a slip at Acura Yacht Club. www.gpstpete.com March 12-15 4th annual Miami to Ha-

vana Race. Hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club and Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba with SORC as race committee. www.havanarace.org

March 28-31 Palm Beach International Boat Show. www.pbboatshow.com

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Foreign accident sparks passion for health insurance I read with interest the captains views on crew health insurance in the December issue [From the Bridge: “Captains want insurance to protect owner, crew”]. Having been airlifted out of Jamaica to Florida when freelancing on yachts – with no insurance in the United States – I was ineligible for U.S. insurance until I obtained my green card, and at that time international crew insurance was not readily available. A mistake that U.S. corporations and yacht owners sometimes make is adding marine crew to their U.S. corporate plan. U.S. domestic plans do not cover outside of the U.S. and have no emergency airlift or repatriation (mortal remains.) U.S. corporate plans are not suitable for mariners with an international lifestyle. Some vessels have basic crew insurance as part of the vessel’s P&I (protection and indemnity) policy. This covers work-related injuries and is designed more to protect the owner, not the crew member. When off the vessel, on your own time, you’re in a gray area. Many crew realize having their own international plan that can be taken from boat to boat is a better option than being on a vessel’s group policy, as continuity is a plus with insurance. You don’t want to stop and start different insurance plans and risk developing a condition that might be considered pre-existing at some point. Ideally, crew would have their own plan – primary to the vessel’s P&I plan – that the vessel will pay or reimburse them for. There are marine crew health plans that allow a member’s dependents to be added to the plan. The dependent(s) are not required to spend any time outside of their home country. Vessels that require crew members to get their own plan should make sure the plan is primary to the vessel’s P&I. You don’t want the insurer defaulting to the boat’s insurance because they deem it a work-related injury. Most of the carriers that have marine-specific plans understand this and are primary. The individual mandate (the 2.5 percent tax penalty) has been repealed for 2019, so U.S. taxpayers will no longer be penalized if they have a non-ACA (Affordable Care Act) compliant plan. Brits, Aussies and other nationals with socialized healthcare who think they can just go home if something happens – think again. If you’re in that ambulance, they are not taking you to the airport. Three other people in that car accident in Jamaica were not airlifted to the U.S. like I was. They died as a result of their injuries. Needless to say, I’m pretty passionate about helping people get the right health insurance. Anita Warwick Seven Seas Health

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ime to swab the deck on board M/Y Freedom, a 138-foot Benetti docked in Deep Harbour Marina at Island Gardens, directly across the water from downtown and the cruise port in Miami. Deck officer Lucas Rocha, left, and Deckhand Panos Papa said they could not calculate the number of square feet they had to clean on the sunny day in mid-January. “It’s repetitive,” Papa said. “It almost gets you in a trance state.”

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Captain’s story about alcohol death hits home I grew up on the water and have always wanted to work on boats. In high school my dream took a backseat to drugs and alcohol [“Captain hopes stew’s alcohol death wake-up call for all crew,” January 2019]. I never felt like I fit in, but once I had a few drinks, that feeling disappeared. Going out and partying always seemed like a good idea. Over time, I started to black out more and more. I would always intend on going out for a drink or two and then end up closing the bar down and going home to finish off the job. I had quite a few jobs around the water – marinas, boatyards, electronics work – but I never took the leap to actually go to sea. I think subconsciously I knew I wouldn’t be able to drink the way I liked if I was at sea. At some point, my drinking got out of control, I could no longer hold down a steady job, and if I couldn’t drink I was irritable and angry. I

started getting the shakes in the mornings after a big night out. I reasoned that Bloody Marys or mimosas in the morning were acceptable. A friend suggested that I stop drinking for 30 days. I couldn’t do it. I started using drugs that I swore I’d never do because just getting drunk wasn’t doing it for me anymore. Through a strange series of events, I ended up in a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Everyone was very friendly and seemed to be having fun. I hadn’t had fun in a long time. In that meeting, I realized that I was an alcoholic. I started attending meetings regularly, and at one of them a guy asked me two questions: 1) Can you leave alcohol alone? 2) When you start drinking can you stop whenever you want? The answer to both of those was a resounding no. He told me if I answered “no” to either of those questions, I was probably alcoholic,

and if I wanted help, he would show me how to stay sober. I took his suggestions, and haven’t had a drink since. Since then, I decided that I wanted to pursue my dream of working on the water, so I did. I moved to Fort Lauderdale, took my STCW, got my first job at a Triton Networking event and haven’t looked back. If you’re reading this and want to stop drinking or know someone that may have a problem, please email me. I’ll be happy to share my experience and help you find a local meeting wherever you are in the world. If you are in the industry and are in recovery, please email me as well. Sober yacht crew soberyachtie@gmail.com For Capt. Chris, I thank you for sharing your story. I was one of the “crew” that needed help some many days ago

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February 2019 The-Triton.com now. My captain had the courage to tell me to leave the boat because he did not know what to do with me. I followed the feelings that took me into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and “got it.” I knew I was an alcoholic, accepted it and have lived my life around that fact. No matter what anyone says or does to try and help a person who could be an alcoholic, it will never help until that person can accept for themselves that they are one and wants to do something about it. This disease is cunning and powerful and will tell us in every single way that we do not have it. Nothing I did was within my moral limits. But I never learned anything about that until I went into AA. Now, life is very different. I am still within the industry. You can live any life you want today in sobriety. But you have to look at it “One Day At A Time.” Once an alcoholic, forever an alcoholic, but today an alcoholic in recovery. And when I hear or read stories like yours, I am forever grateful that I could accept my alcoholism and do something about it. Thank you to all who share about recovery and how their life is today. If you need help, at least try a meeting if nothing else. Crew member Pauline via www.the-triton.com A great article and a very poignant one. There have been many posts about alcohol abuse, but never a first-hand experience. Thank you for writing this.

Obviously, alcohol abuse isn’t just akin to yachting, however, the “yachtie lifestyle” certainly exacerbates the ability to be drawn into an unfortunate situation. I believe it is up to all crew members to look out for signs and symptoms of not only alcohol or drug abuse, but of loneliness, depression and withdrawal. Angela Wallace Purser Trainer pursertrainer.com via www.the-triton.com Capt. Chris, my sincere condolences, and thank you for sharing this. Alcoholism and many other psychological illnesses such as depression are too often swept under the proverbial carpet. They are seen as an embarrassment or not admitted by the sufferer, and many co-workers see it as “none of their business” even if they recognize the symptoms. Capt. Christopher Hezelgrave via www.the-triton.com Great article, Dorie. Thanks Triton for taking time to address this issue. The great thing about Fort Lauderdale is AA can be accessed almost 24 hours a day. A meeting, starting at 6 a.m at different locations, runs almost every hour on the hour. Need help or ideas on how to help someone in trouble? Stop in; it’s free. And they can assist you with support or ideas. They have all been there in your situation. Stew Lynda Zaleski via www.the-triton.com

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Sonja Mejlholm, a native of British Columbia, Canada, has five years of experience crewing on yachts. The January edition of The Triton featured one of her adventures in “Walking off my 20s on the Camino Santiago” under her nom de plume, Sonja Maryn. Here she is seen with a copy of The Triton on the deck at the Southport Raw Bar in Fort Lauderdale in January.

Where have you read your Triton lately? Send photos to editor@the-triton.com for possible publication.

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