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Dirty laundry

Former crew clean up with Motoryacht Laundry.

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Yard is reborn

Marlow Yachts buys Merrill-Stevens in Miami.

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Death of veteran Captain sailed seas in A4 many vessels.

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Working together, captains find missing diver in Bimini

CREW GIVING BACK

Hearing call for help, they pool their knowledge of the sea to find new father before sun sets, fuel gone.

By Dorie Cox

Cook/Stew Sara Ventiera takes a break to mother Dexter, one of three pit bull puppies she fostered this spring. Read more about cool crew who volunteer, page A13.

PHOTO/CAPT. CRAIG JONES

The scuba diver could see his boat, but could not swim to it. He saw his wife onboard as she searched for him, looking in the opposite direction.

Within minutes, Capt. Mike Galgana, serving as a mate on this trip, heard the wife’s radio call reporting her missing husband. His mind immediately shot back to a similar call years ago, a call he didn’t answer, a call he thought other boaters would help with.

“I’ll never forget the time. Guys were trapped in an overturned boat and they didn’t survive,” he said. “I regret not going to help.”

He didn’t want that feeling again, so he conferred with Capt. Baron Rohl on M/Y Texas Star II who immediately put a call out for nearby vessels to help in a search.

Capt. Russ Grandinetti aboard M/Y Jade Mary heard that call and jumped in his tender.

It was late May near Bimini.

Sara Cesbron had called for the U.S. Coast Guard about 4:30 p.m. when her husband, Jean-Jacques Cesbron, failed to return from a dive. She, their 18-month-old son and his 81-year-old

Experience provides best training for storms Experience is the key to weathering storms, said captains at The Triton’s monthly From the Bridge luncheon.

“You learn from finding yourself in an awful situation and realizing, ‘I don’t want to be in that spot again’,” a captain said.

Tornadoes, blizzards, From the Bridge heatwaves and floods have made Dorie Cox headlines around

the globe, and that was before the Atlantic hurricane season started June 1.

The well-traveled group in attendance cited years of work in the United States, Caribbean, Marshall Islands, Tierra del Fuego, Tahiti, Mediterranean and Bering Sea, as their most useful training for the upcoming stormy season.

“If you know you’re staying, you start to gather up your equipment now,” a captain said. “Get the fenders, boards and lines, and check them.”

As always, individual comments

are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion.

The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page A8.

Almost all of the captains plan to be within hurricane areas this season at the owner’s request. Several had previously ridden out hurricanes on their yachts, including Hugo in St. Thomas and Charleston, Mitch in Honduras, and Andrew in Ft.

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Capt. Baron Rohl (left) and Capt.

Russ Grandinetti (right) head to shore after finding Jean-Jacques Cesbron (center) in the waters off Bimini in the Bahamas in late May. PHOTO FROM CAPT. RUSS GRANDINETTI

father had remained onboard.

“She was on the radio and calm, but you could tell she was getting frantic,” Grandinetti said.

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TRITON SURVEY

What do you think of yachting traditions?

A bit oldfashioned – 10% Fine for larger yachts only – 28%

For show only (boss and guests) – 6% Tradition to always be followed – 56%

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LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Keeping tabs on captains, crew who sail off the radar Have you ever noticed that the most serious, career-minded crew rarely talk about their job changes?

I try to fill this column every month with the moving around of yacht crew. A lot of times, it’s hard to keep up. We’ll get wind of a change, confirm it and print it, only to learn two months later that it didn’t Latitude work out.

Adjustment That’s made Lucy Chabot Reed me a little leery who we write about, and what sort of minimum time we should let pass before we set the news to ink. We wait too long, of course, and it isn’t news anymore. (The root word of news is new, after all.)

In recent months, we’ve heard about a lot of captains and crew hired to babysit yachts awaiting sale. Those don’t seem like wise tidbits for this column. Boats have been selling every day around here. That news would always be old.

And we’ve heard a lot, too, of crew freshly on the market because the yacht they were babysitting just sold. More often than not the new owner brings along his old crew so the sitters are left looking.

One recent sale worked out well for the existing captain.

Capt. Don Vogt, six years with the boss on the 112-foot M/Y Inch By Inch, stayed aboard with the new owner. His two fellow crew mates have gone on to different adventures. Now called M/Y Mambo, the yacht will hang around Miami and the Bahamas this summer, head to the Caribbean this winter and next summer, hit the Med. Speaking of the Med, a recent charter flier came through my e-mail bragging about two beautiful Lurssens in the Med this summer: the 220-foot (67m) M/Y Apoise and the 192-foot (59m) Capri. Turns out, I know the captains on both.

Capt. Guy O’Connor is on Apoise and has been since January.

(He’s one of those career guys who rarely talks about what boat he’s one.

You have to ask him directly, and then sometimes more than once.)

I just spoke with him this spring.

Didn’t say a thing about it.

Capt. Don Anderson is running Capri. He’d been on Newvida for the past few years, always busy in the charter market or at shows. I just visited Anderson

with him in Ft. Lauderdale this spring.

He didn’t say a word about it.

As I said, it’s hard to keep up.

Capt. Craig and Chef Danielle Mitchell have left their berth in Thailand where we last saw them and took M/Y IFA to Singapore to present her for sale. They just rave about Singapore.

“The city is brilliant,” Capt. Craig gushed in a recent e-mail. “It’s safe (unlike Thailand), sophisticated and clean, albeit a bit expensive.”

They have prepared the yacht to charter from Singapore and await word they can do it. That’s one way to keep the boss from selling – and keep crew working.

“I met with the minister of marine tourism of Indonesia two weeks ago and the potential for dive cruising there is huge, plus the government of Indo is prepared to support the entry of large yachts, provide security where necessary (there are still pirates in some Indo areas) and provide a smooth and easy processing of the cruising permits.

“Malaysia also has some wonderful spots to cruise. So we are very keen to get the charter business running here.

“Singapore has the potential to be the Ft. Lauderdale of Southeast Asia in the next few years,” he said. “It is the natural drop-off/pick-up point for yachts being shipped from or to the U.S. and Europe, the personal income tax is 7 percent, the import duty is 7 percent and the company taxes are zero for the first three years.

“There is a lot of skill here, predominantly from the big ship repair business that could be converted to the big white boat side and the industry is still in its infancy at the moment.

“So, we are very excited about being here at this time. I see there are opportunities for us and we love the lifestyle here. Living in One 15 marina is great with all the facilities.”

And then I get an e-mail from a captain who likes to sail under the radar, saying only that he’s suddenly on the job market.

This is a long-term sort of guy who, even after years in the same job, was never interested in being interviewed or profiled.

A few days later, he e-mailed again to rescind his availability. Turns out the deal to sell the boat fell through and he was still employed.

Even when I can’t print it, it’s hard to keep up.

Have you made an adjustment in your latitude recently? Let us know.

Send news of your promotion, change of yachts or career, or personal accomplishments to Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.

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Veteran captain Robin Norquoy loses battle with cancer at 58

By Lucy Chabot Reed Capt. Robin Norquoy passed away on May 30 after a short battle with cancer. He was 58.

A mariner from the age of 12, Capt.

Norquoy worked with fishing boats, freighters, ocean-towing tugs and barges, offshore supply vessels, research vessels, racing catamarans and, since 1997, private yachts.

He most recently was in command of the 142-foot charter yacht M/Y Relentless with his wife, Chief Stew Britta Fleischhack-Norquoy. He had also worked on the 126-foot M/Y Big Easy/Lohengrin and the 121-foot S/Y Atlanta.

“He first worked for me as my right hand, get-er-done guy with the ferry service,” Capt. Herb Magney said.

“Then we had him running a tug boat moving the landing barge for the 465-

foot Ocean Jewel casino boat. He got the job done.”

Capt. Norquoy was born in South Africa and grew up there, in Australia and in St. Croix in the USVI. He was a certified pilot and dive master. He and his wife left Relentless in 2010 after he was diagnosed with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, his brother and his niece. A private memorial ceremony was planned for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, FleischhackNorquoy asked that donations be made to the marine training programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Please note “In memory of Robin Norquoy” with any donations sent to Kerry Becker, director of corporate events, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, 877 N.W. 61st St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. For more details, contact +1 954-537-1010 ext. 220.

Boyhood friend shares memories

By Capt. Richard Mestier The passing of Robin has been a tough stage in my life and leaves a large void in this world. For the past 35 years, I have traveled the world, met many people and have friends all over the globe, but to have a lifelong, childhood friend is precious.

I was blessed in my early teens to have met Robin and his brother Peter in St Croix, U.S.V.I. The love, friendship and boyhood ways have never ceased between us growing up.

One day, Robin’s father, Bob, insisted that we acquire responsibility and work on their first cargo boat, M/V Brio.

This was my first taste of the “boating world.” Of course, that responsibility did not stop us from sneaking our motor bikes onboard and cruising every island port we stopped at.

Imagine our adventures.

After a long trip on the Brio being “responsible,” we would head to the Norquoy’s home and desire a cold

beer – boys will be boys – but Robin’s mother, Phyllis, would insist we wash up and sit down to a proper cup of tea. Loving parents bound to make us gentlemen. Robin did make his parents proud as valedictorian of his class. I think we had beer for that occasion.

As years past (more than four decades, I must admit), we all made our way in the yachting world and beyond; but our courses always crossed. No matter where, we picked up where we left off.

I see him clearly at the marina in Key West, smiling, waving and saying “Hi ya, Richie,” accompanied with a big hug and followed by his pal, bam-bam.

I also remember, many moons ago, when I first met Robin’s love, Britta.

They flew from Germany and joined me in Portland, Maine, on M/Y Lady Diane. We did the trip together to Ft. Lauderdale and stopped at many ports, having a great time along the way.

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Marlow Yachts buys Merrill Stevens, plans to revitalize it

By Lucy Chabot Reed Marlow Yachts, a builder of midsized yachts based on Florida’s west coast, has bought Merrill-Stevens in Miami.

In a deal finalized in mid-June, Marlow Merrill Stevens said in a statement it intends to resurrect the yard’s history of working on commercial and government vessels as well as yachts.

“Merrill Stevens has played an important role in the development and maintenance of America’s yachting and commercial vessel scene,” David Marlow, chairman of Marlow Yachts, said in a company statement announcing the purchase.

“It is Marlow’s firm plan to restore that dignity and proud heritage to its proper place as perhaps the most iconic yard in our nation.”

Marlow did not return several phone calls seeking comment on the purchase.

Merrill Stevens began operations in 1885 in Jacksonville and moved to Miami in 1923. It laid off most of its employees and ceased operations just before Christmas 2009.

A few months later, former yard manager John Spencer opened Spencer Boat Company on the south yard.

Spencer was in meeting with Marlow Chairman David Marlow on the day the purchase was announced and said he and his team will remain at the yard for the “forseeable future.”

“In the interim, we’ll continue to operate as Spencer Boat Company,” he said. “All our contracts will be honored and all our guys are still working. At some point, the honeymoon will be over.”

Marlow spent the better part of a few days walking around the shipyard, taking notes on a yellow legal note pad and taking pictures of everything,

Spencer said.

“He said in 12 months, you won’t recognize the place.”

Spencer was not worried or upset about the purchase.

“Look, I would have had to work for 10 years just to save the down payment,” he said. “I knew I would never have owned this place. I just wanted to keep it breathing.

“When we took over, it had flatlined, and we brought it back to life. We kept it alive.”

Marlow Yachts builds several styles of boats, from 15-foot dinghys and 35-foot launches to megayachts. The company introduced its newest line,a 97-foot motoryacht, at the Miami show in February.

The motoryachts are built in China, and Spencer said while he doubts new construction will move to the Merrill Stevens yard, he expects new yachts to be commissioned in Miami.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but newspaper reports citing bank and real estate sources say Marlow paid $6.6 million for the property, assets and name of Merrill Stevens. That’s about half what Hugh Westbrook paid for it in 2004, reported the Miami Herald.

Spencer always hoped someone would buy the business and turn the yard around. His hopes include three things, he said.

“First, I always hoped whoever bought this property would keep it a working shipyard,” he said. “Then I hoped that whoever bought it knew something about boats. And I really hoped that whoever bought it shared my feelings on the improvements the facility needs.

“I believe we’ve achieved all three with Mr. Marlow.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.

The best part: He knew me when NEWS, from page A4 I could fill this page with stories, laughs and anecdotes. However, what I cherish most was having someone who knew me when, someone who helped me live out all those anecdotes.

I have looked up to Robin as a big brother, of course never letting him forget he was older. I know he is laughing from above and probably ordering up sushi.

We could tell a history of each other, through our teen years, finding our way in the world, our loves, our losses, our rights and wrongs. I could think of no one I’d rather share a lifelong adventure

other than my dearest pal, Robin. He never failed to be there for me, or for that matter anyone in need.

I cherish all the days, years and experiences that we have taught each other. His spirit will always be alive in my heart. He is now in heaven, I presume having a hot cup of tea with his mother and father, and probably stopping off with my dad (whom he called Daddy Jackie), having a cold beer or a preferred wine.

I will try to re-frame having a heavy heart, for I know our courses will cross again. With much love and a lifetime of memories, thank you Robin. You will always be missed.

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Mariners creed means ‘you help others and they’ll help you’ RESCUE, from page A1

was limited because of technical issues, but the three instinctively made the When Grandinetti arrived at the right decisions in how to proceed with rendezvous spot, he found Rohl, a the search. friend he had known more than 20 “We all knew what had to be done,” years.

Grandinetti said.

“If you hear a call, you go,” Rohl said.

For a couple hours, Rohl and “Professional Galgana ran their captains have a tender parallel to brotherhood,” the beach a mile To figure out which Grandinetti said. from shore and direction the diver “You help others searched with and they will be binoculars while might have drifted, Rohl there for you.”

Grandinetti ran filled a water bottle with The three yacht a zig-zag from sea water and enough captains each shore to their had many years tender and back air to keep it above at work at sea to shore. surface and tossed it in and on boats and As dusk fell, the water. they pooled their the winds picked knowledge to up to 15 knots out conduct a search. of the northeast.

They defined the The tenders were area using location and conditions, running low on fuel. With the setting with calculations made from the sun, objects in the water were harder to coordinates of the diver’s anchored see against the choppy sea. vessel, the Jacques Angelo, between It was a little after 7 p.m. Cesbron Turtle Rock and Gun Cay, about two had been in the water several hours and miles off of Cat Cay. had ditched his air tanks. He was tired “All the boats fish there,” Rohl said. and getting dehydrated. He spotted a “It’s shark alley.” tender and held up his mask. The last To figure out which direction the glints of sunlight caught it and alerted diver might have drifted, Rohl filled Grandinetti. a water bottle with sea water and “I saw what looked like a little black enough air to keep it above surface and coconut in the water,” Grandinetti said. tossed it in the water. Grandinetti used “I literally almost ran into him.” the same idea to verify the wind was Pulling him aboard, the diver asked pushing his tender south as the current “How did you find me?” flowed north.

“By the grace of God,” Grandinetti Radio contact between the tenders said. “Now get in the boat.”

Capt. Baron Rohl, Capt. Russ Grandinetti and Capt. Mike Galgana, on the M/Y Texas Star II back at the dock in Ft. Lauderdale, after finding an overdue scuba diver while working on charters in the Bahamas in late May. PHOTO/DORIE COX

Hours after the rescue, Grandinetti was somber when thinking about the waning light and time. If they had not found him when they did, he said, the outcome would have been much different.

“It would have been the difference between a celebration and a funeral,” he said.

The captains all said this diver’s tale should remind boaters to check safety equipment and to realize that the coast guard won’t always be there to help.

Alone in the islands, even a radio call – which many people can hear – might

not result in a rescue party.

For Cesbron on this May afternoon in Bimini, it did, thanks to the skill and compassion of three yacht captains.

And thanks to Ben Madill, owner of M/Y Texas Star II who was vacationing with guests when the call came.

Without hesitation, he sent his captain and mate off in the tender.

“I wouldn’t have expected anything less from these guys.”

Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Owners will pay premium to stay in storm belt longer BRIDGE, from page A1 Lauderdale.

The reason many are staying within the hurricane box, the boundary lines created by insurance companies to define coverage, is because there are options.

“For insurance, you just have to pay more to have less restrictions,” a captain said. “It’s more negotiable than people think.

“The owner wanted to stay, so we got the insurance to change it for us to not go south of Hatteras during season,” he said. “The owner negotiated by a month and a half to get to stay to July 15.”

But captains still worry about storms on the U.S. east coast, he said.

The captains discussed how their recommendations and knowledge differ from the owners’ plans.

“We know the weather, but it’s the people we work for,” a captain said.

“They will push and push because they don’t understand the situation.

They don’t know the weather, the equipment, what can happen.”

“The owner said what are you going north for?” another captain said. “I

said, ‘do you want the boat or the insurance?’”

“The client has to know we are using the best information,” a third captain said. “This is the nature of the business; get over it.”

Several captains said they educate the boss and include him in their decision-making process.

“I always send the boss all the links I’m checking, so there won’t be any question later with insurance and him,” a captain said.

Another captain used a more hands-on approach to give an owner a taste of severe weather by setting sail in less-than-dangerous conditions.

“I’ll take them out without the stabilizers to give them a feel,” he said.

“I’ll take them out and they’ll want to turn right back around.”

So how do captains learn?

They learn from being at sea. It’s experiencing severe weather that gives them confidence.

A captain said you don’t have to be in a hurricane to understand what can happen to a boat. Even when it’s not called a tropical storm it can still be dangerous, he said.

“The Med is good training

Attendees of The Triton’s July Bridge luncheon were (top) Richard Mason, freelance; (middle) David Gunn of M/Y Perspicaz, Veronica Hast of M/Y So Taj; (front) Paul Canavan of M/Y Mystique, Rupert Lean of M/Y Askari, Capt.

Barry Bourdon of S/Y YOLO and Tim Hull of M/Y Sea Owl. PHOTO/DORIE COX

ground for weather,” a captain said.

“Sometimes you have a couple of hours max before it hits, with all the air masses and land and sea breezes.”

Most all of the captains agreed that captains and crew with experience

from a background in sailing inherently understand weather better.

“Sailing people are the best,” a captain said. “They know the weather

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“Years of delivery is also good training,” another captain said.

But how do new crew learn, or do they?

“You learn some in class – what that cloud is and what things are – but you really don’t experience it,” one captain said.

“Crew today don’t get out in it,” another said. “They should, but they don’t.”

“Today, the client doesn’t want to go out in nasty weather that could break the stemware,” a third captain said.

“So they don’t understand what can happen in the weather. That’s the only way to learn the vessel’s dynamics.

“You’ve got to know your equipment, as well.”

Several of the captains experienced bad weather during time on commercial vessels and talked about how difficult it is to teach crew when they haven’t been exposed to it.

“In the commercial industry you don’t get to pick your weather, you go out in all kinds,” a captain said. “But in yachting, you can pick your weather.”

“All of us here in this group have been through serious weather, but what about that deckhand with one season experience?” another captain said.

“With crew, they hear hurricane and they’re scared,” said a third. “They’ve seen so much on TV. We have to tell them how this is going to unfold and what they can expect.”

This captain said people can be desensitized with media such as The Weather Channel.

“It can get people up out of their seats but sometimes the opposite happens,” he said.

“Crew says ‘Come on, we’re going to a hurricane party’,” another captain said. “Sometimes it will motivate them and sometimes, they just see so much.”

These storms are a big deal that require full crew and a lot of preparation time, one captain said.

Most expect their crew to stay at work to help.

“The crew staying has to be voluntary,” a captain said. “You can’t legally make them stay.”

“I had a mutiny, my crew left,” said another captain. “It was just me and the engineer.”

Several captains have sent crew to hotels during storms.

“But it may not be an option to get the crew off, depends on where you are,” a captain said.

“I say it’s safer to stay aboard,” another said. “We’ve seen all the hotels gone before. I feel safer on the boat.

I bring the family and the dogs. You have water, generators, food.”

“If you’re in the Caribbean, you have to run,” a captain said.

“But if I’m out there in the storm, the crew will suffer and you don’t want to make that call to their family if someone’s hurt,” a captain said.

How do captains decide to stick out a storm or try to evade it? They said they use all services available, especially the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Internet and several weather routing services.

“I get a subscription for weather routing every passage,” one captain said.

“In the old days it was single side band and we all talked about it,” another captain said. “Now, I check six or seven different sites.”

The years of experience have created a cumulative effect of knowledge that enables captains to make good decisions in case of storms.

But one area has changed for several captains; the topic of personal safety versus the yacht’s protection.

“Now that I’m married, I see this differently,” one captain said. “It’s more about us being safe.”

“In the beginning, I would do everything to protect the boat from the smallest damage,” another captain said.

“But 25 years later, I realize the crew is far more important.”

Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

If you make your living working as a yacht captain, e-mail dorie@the-triton. com for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon.

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It’s more than washing and drying with Motoryacht Laundry

By Dorie Cox Erin Bass almost quit yachting after her stint as a stew. That was, until she was hired as a megayacht laundress.

After several years in charge of the laundry facilities on a charter yacht, she and partner Michael Mandich have started their own service.

Now, Bass is in command of Motoryacht Laundry.

Two years ago the couple hooked up a new washer in their bedroom and washed their first commercial load.

More than 20 washing machines and

dryers later, they have a staff to help clean thousands of pounds of yacht linens, uniforms and tender covers each month.

“When I started as a stew, I was so green, I didn’t know I was bad,” 27-yearold Bass said.

She got off that boat in St. Thomas and debated leaving the industry until a chief stew suggested she apply on a nearby boat.

“She insisted I iron my clothes for the interview,” Bass said. “She was adamant.”

So Bass pressed to perfection.

“I was ironing in my hotel room thinking, ‘I can’t remember ever ironing a shirt before. This is weird’,” Bass said.

Wrinkle-free on the interview, she got the job as laundress on M/Y Reverie, a 70m Benetti with 27 crew and 12 charter guests.

“She started big; she had a laundry room like an engine room,” 30-yearold Mandich said of the machinery, electrical and water systems and maintenance required to process such immense amounts of materials.

“I just did what everyone doesn’t like to do, wash and iron,” Bass said.

And she became passionate about it.

“I found the position to be special, unique, and very necessary,” she said, as a grin spread across her face.

She honed her organizational system to keep all the washers and dryers spinning in harmony and has perfected those skills into the business the couple runs today.

It’s no easy task.

“There are heaps and heaps of heaps,” said Chief Stew Amy Bundy of M/Y Kiss the Sky. She used to work with Bass on Reverie.

There are crew uniforms and personal clothes. There are stained galley rags, greasy engine rags, interior cleaning cloths, captain’s uniforms and engineer’s coveralls. There are fender and tender covers, carpet runners, pillows, curtains and bedspreads, to name a few, Bundy said.

“Heaps of different separations,” she said. “And everything has to be marked and organized to get returned to the right person.”

“If a charter guest is missing their favorite pair of shorts ...,” Bundy said, with the implication of trouble. “The clothes treatment can make or break a charter.”

Studying with the masters

She worked for a private family who sent her to train full-time for three months under the tutelage of their laundry gurus. Each woman excelled in specific areas of the craft: one ironed sheets, one ironed clothes, one handwashed clothes, and so on. Like an apprentice in the presence of masters, Bass learned their ways.

The ‘yodas’ taught her minute details, how to localize procedures and how to care for every type of material, even how to remove armpit sweat stains.

Before she arrived at the facility, she had done her fair share of cleaning as a stew. But the first thing her teachers said of her techniques was, “No, no, no, that is not good enough.”

“You can’t believe some of it,” Bass said. Some people want their napkins folded along the threading. But napkins have threading that runs both ways, she said.

“You have to find the leading thread,” she said. “I think the other direction is called the waning thread,” Bass said.

Bass’ main mentor was a Vietnamese woman in her 80s with a lifetime of knowledge.

“You would never know she was 80,” she said. “She had one or two strands of gray hair. I have five times more gray hair than her.

“She thought if she stopped working she would die. She was amazing.”

She and Bass were full-time workers, while the others would come in for their specialty.

“That experience made me take this much more seriously,” Bass said.

“Laundry is important. It will never stop, it will just keep coming.”

On their own

The idea of starting their own laundry business began because of an unscheduled charter trip. Mandich worked in the dive industry, but wanted to help Bass with the seemingly impossible task of getting Reverie ready on short notice. They tried to take the laundry to various cleaners, but no one could perform the job to the yacht’s rigorous specifications.

“Every place said it would be a fortune to do what we asked,” he said. “I realized how specialized this was.”

It was 2008, Mandich and Bass were dating, getting more serious and they wanted to spend more time together in Ft. Lauderdale.

“We were crossing 17th St. Bridge, looking over the yachts and I said, ‘one day I’ll get you a boat, M/Y Laundry’,” he said. “And we both knew, at that moment, what we needed to do.”

The next year, before the Ft. Lauderdale boat show, they started their laundry service to yachts.

“So many people jumped on it, that’s when we realized we had something special,” Bass said.

And her former yacht, Reverie, became one of their first customers.

Filling a space

Most yachts don’t have space to spread-out, spot treat, hand-wash, fold and iron everything, so crew often send much of it out to laundry facilities.

“It’s impossible to do this at a laundromat,” Bass said. “They don’t dedicate machines and you can’t use

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Sixty bags of clean laundry in one yacht’s load LAUNDRY, from page A10 the same one for work gear and fine linens.” Her eyes widen at the thought.

Her priority is a clean shop to produce clean clothes and linens.

Grime on a dryer’s rubber seal, a glitch on a washer’s drum or dirt on a folding surface can mar an entire load.

Alert to details only a master laundress would see, Bass, who stands 5-foot-10, points to one of the drying lines installed near the ceiling in the Motoryacht Laundry shop. She illustrates with the crook of a hangar how a black mark left behind on the drying line might stain a clean sheet.

Motoryacht Laundry’s workshop is entirely white with bright lights like a science lab, and it undergoes a full wipe-down every day. The main log book records daily and weekly cleaning tasks such as the glaring white floor, laundry lines, hangars, shelves, rugs, drop-cloths, walls, irons, steamers, ironing boards, fans, lights and sinks.

Motoryacht Laundry also offers crew training based on a curriculum Bass created.

“I don’t care if you’ve been a stew for 12 years, there are things to learn about this,” Bass said.

“Also, the interior industry really doesn’t have standards right now, but we want to be a part of that. Our training is something you can definitely put on your resume.”

She goes on yacht site inspections and shows crew how to use, maintain, clean and service their machines. She’ll help with temporary laundress training and crew placement. But mostly, it’s efficiency training she offers.

“If you don’t know how long the delicate cycle takes, how can you plan?,” she said. “You can’t run 70 meters checking to see if the dryer is done. You have to know.”

Erin Bass keeps systems running smoothly from the helm of Motoryacht PHOTOS/DORIE COX Laundry in Ft. Lauderdale.

Pulling their weight

The team recently delivered 60 bags of clean laundry to M/Y Miss Rose: 180 king pillow cases, 130 regular pillow cases, 130 regular sheets, 30 queen, 25 twin and 75 king sheets, to name a few.

Every item was ironed, folded to the yacht’s drawer and cabinet specifications, sealed and labeled for use or storage.

A yacht stew could try to take such a job to a laundromat, but realistically, how would they process and hang it all?

Bass said.

Bass and Mandich recollected one of their first big jobs, a 24-hour

turnaround.

“We worked all night for 32 crew members’ laundry, we blew up several dryers and we only made $120,” Mandich said.

Today, the business is catching on, so much so that they’ve hired friends and family to help out. And they still do full boat turn-arounds, because, as Mandich said, one thing never changes.

“Crew will share work, but no one wants laundry duty.”

Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Gibraltar authorities flip-flop on helicopter privileges The captain and crew of M/Y Calixe had a run in with Gibraltar authorities in early June trying to helicopter their guests off the yacht.

It appears that one aviation official gave the yacht clearance to take off, and then another rescinded the permission just as the helicopter was started.

“It’s a perfect example of the left hand not knowing what the right is doing,” said Rusty Allen, captain of Calixe. “The main issue was the man who gave us the initial permission was not authorized to do so. The authorities have apologized for the problems we encountered.”

To clarify Gibraltar’s position on helicopters taking off from yachts, Chris Purkiss, Director of Civil Aviation, wrote a letter outlining the rules. He forwarded it to marina operators and The Triton. It reads, in part: “The main problem appears to have been caused by poor communication and a lack of guidance as to who is empowered to approve take-offs from areas other than Gibraltar Airport.

“The Civil Aviation (Rules of the Air) Regulations 2009 Section 6 (a) (ii) allow for take-offs from motor yachts such as Calixe and provides exemption from the 500-foot low-flying rule “when

landing and taking-off in accordance with normal aviation practice or airtaxiing”.

“Obviously defining normal aviation practice is somewhat subjective, but in general terms if the helicopter is being operated from the motor yacht when in Gibraltar Territorial Waters to transfer personnel from the yacht to an approved landing site, or vice versa, then this is normal practice; in doing so helicopter captains will be expected to operate to their own operations manual, to have adequate separation from other vessels and to liaise with Gibraltar Air Traffic Control to ensure deconfliction from aircraft operating into or out of the airport.

“However, helicopter operations from inside the marinas within Gibraltar are not considered normal aviation and will not be authorized.”

Capt. Allen said the letter’s reference to operations “inside the marinas” was misleading as Calixe was in the basin with clearance all around when the helicopter started.

The issue was resolved when an oil spill boom that had been laid out because of a recent oil tank explosive was moved and the yacht went out to the bay and launched the helicopter.

Gibraltar Airport Air Traffic Control can be contacted by e-mail at gibraltaratc@nats.co.uk or by telephone 00350 20053383. Purkiss can be contacted by e-mail at dca@ gibraltar.gov.gi or by phone 00350 20061174 or mobile 00350 56000050.

– Lucy Chabot Reed

Pirates plead guilty

Three Somali pirates pleaded guilty on May 20 in U.S. federal court to piracy in the hijacking of a yacht that resulted in the death of four Americans, according to a story on Examiner.com The three men could be sentenced to as much as life in prison, but because they pleaded guilty they may receive lighter terms followed by deportation back to Somalia. Two of the pirates also pleaded guilty to hostage taking.

These pirates are part of a group of 15 who were charged in the February hijacking of the S/Y Quest. The yacht’s two owners and their two guests were shot to death.

A Yemeni man pleaded guilty in the same case. Ten Somali men have already pleaded guilty.

Pirates hijacked the 58-foot Quest in late February several hundred miles south of Oman. Court documents accuse the men of hijacking the yacht with the intention of ransoming the Americans once they got back to Somalia, the AP reported. The plan fell through when four American warships started shadowing them.

Negotiations with the U.S. Navy were under way when shots were fired aboard the yacht.

Pilots imprisoned in Somalia

Six foreigners, including three Britons and an American, delivering ransom payments to pirates were arrested and jailed for 10-15 years in Somalia for landing without the proper paperwork On May 24, the men identified as Pilot Matthew Brown, Andrew Oaks and Alex James were arrested after the plane landed in Mogadishu carrying $3.6 million cash without the correct paperwork, according to a story in Maritime Executive magazine.

The plane was waiting for another small plane to come collect the cash to fly it out to a different Somali destination, the magazine reported.

The American and one of the Brits, who were carrying the cash, were sentenced to 15-year jail terms, as well as $15,000 fines. The other four men, including the pilot, were given 10year terms and ordered to pay $10,000 each. They were charged with bringing money into the country, carrying cash intended for ransom payments, and landing without correct paperwork.

The money being transported has all been confiscated by the government.

Dockwise requests leeway

Dockwise, the Dutch parent company of Dockwise Yacht Transport, has requested leeway from the Netherlands government in counteracting pirates in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, according to a company statement.

Dutch law does not allow for armed private security companies to be contracted, the company said, forcing it to consider changing flags if restrictions are not eased.

“As an oil and gas service provider, our vessels have to enter pirate-infested waters most months of the year,” said Dockwise CEO André Goedée. “At this point we are not allowed to protect our employees adequately against pirates, while other nations do allow for added security measures.

“We may be forced to seek other alternatives – such as bringing the vessels under a different jurisdiction and flag – if regulations are not adapted quickly. We would regret having to take such a decision, but we are left with no choice should the Dutch government remain idle.”

Trees trimmed for Ellison

In early June, days before a lawsuit was due to be heard in court, a California couple agreed to trim Redwood trees on their property that were obstructing yachtsman Larry Ellison’s view of the Pacific Ocean.

Ellison, an avid America’s Cup racer and spectator, had offered to buy the couple’s home down the hill from his

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ere are the stories of three yacht crew who help take care of critters that share our planet. Many crew do these sorts of selfless things; these are three we happened to meet this month. If you or a crew mate make time to volunteer, please share details with us at editorial@the-triton.com.

Turtles: Get captain ‘closer to sea’

Stew Gwen Strachan, far right, in the Florida Keys.

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Whales: ‘Exhausting but so worthwhile’ Chief Stew Gwen Strachan has recently been a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Conservancy helping nurse stranded pilot whales to health in the Florida Keys.

As part of an around-the-clock team, she takes shifts from 8 p.m. to midnight, standing in water in a fenced-off area in the ocean. Two whales remain from a group that stranded themselves in early May. She helps keep them afloat and wet.

“I can’t keep away,” Strachan said by phone from the beach where the whales are kept until they can be released.

“I have fallen so in love with these whales.”

Strachen, most recently on the 142foot Feadship M/Y Kingfisher, pours

water over the whales, careful to keep their blowholes clear as they have pneumonia.

“If you compare it with humans, when you have pnuemonia, you can’t stand very long, so we are keeping them bouyant,” she said. “The calf is doing great, and the oldest whale has great spirit.

“It is exhausting but so worthwhile,” she said. “They are predicting about two or three more months of rehabilitation.”

For more information, visit marinemammalconservancy.org and click the link for rescue and rehab to see updates and track the released whales.

– Dorie Cox

It all started with a trip to donate counted more than 400 nests laid. The some old towels. Before she knew it, season ends Nov. 1. Only 1 in 10,000 Capt. Renee Hobart was volunteering hatchlings survives the 20-25 years to with distressed turtles at Gumbo adulthood to lay eggs, making all seven Limbo Nature Preserve in Boca Raton, species of sea turtles endangered.

Fla. This year, with her job managing The volunteers simply monitor the multiple yachts slowing down, she nests, document hatchings and the spends three nights a week walking hatchlings’ reaction to the light, and Ft. Lauderdale beach and monitoring protect them until they make their turtle nests. way to the ocean.”

“I’ve always seen them in the wild,” “The Sunseeker sold so I just have she said. “I’ve swum with them, seen one boat I’m working on,” she said. “It’s them mate, saw hatchlings in the my way to be closer to the sea.”

Bahamas. But I’d never seen them lay.

For details, visit SeaTurtleOP.org So I took the training last year.”

– Lucy Chabot Reed Hobart works with STOP, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection, helping hatchlings make their way to the sea.

Their No. 1 hurdle: city lights that disorient them and cause them to march up the beach instead of toward the surf. Trained volunteers are permitted to pick up turtles heading the wrong way more than 10 feet from their nest.

On a recent Friday night, she monitored a nest and witnessed 100 percent of the more than 50 hatchlings head the wrong way. She and other volunteers rounded them up and escorted them to Capt. Renee Hobart watches over turtle nests the sea.

Since the season began on the 8-midnight shift, three nights a week.

PHOTO/LUCY REED March 1, researchers have

Puppies: Stew fosters pit bull pups out of suspected dog-fighting ring

The three-month-old pit bull pups, from left, Petunia, Meatball and Dexter hear of the news of their freedom in June while aboard M/Y Current Issue in Ft. Lauderdale, their home away from home for the past six weeks. A judge ruled that they would not be returned to their previous owner, who was PHOTO/CAPT. CRAIG JONES charged with animal cruelty.

Aside from her work on M/Y Current Issue, Cook/stew Sara Ventiera has her hands full with three rescued pit bull puppies.

In early May, the pups and their mother were saved by Ventiera’s friend in law enforcement during a bust for a suspected dog fighting and drug ring in Ft. Lauderdale. The dog owner was charged with animal cruelty and felony drug charges, and the dogs were taken into custody.

As confiscated property, animals are usually handled through animal control, but Ventiera asked to foster them instead.

With support from her boss, Capt.

Craig Jones, Ventiera was given charge of the six-week-old pups until a judge could decide what to do about them.

By the time of the hearing on June 20 seven weeks later, the pups tripled in weight. And Ventiera had fallen in love.

“Petunia is trouble, the devil-child,” she said of the dog she will keep.

“Meatball is quiet, he sits around. And Dexter is the gentleman. He is sweet, affectionate, needy and jealous.”

She has found two friends to adopt the males.

Ventiera got her first dog when she was 10 years old. Next, came Shady, a white pit bull she still has.

“Shady takes so much from the pups,” she said. “They bite him, chew on his feet, but he teaches them how to play.”

Ventiera and the pups are attending puppy kindergarten and Jones helps with the dog sitting when they’re onboard the yacht where they are often in a crate or napping in a pile. The mother is recovering and is expected to be be adopted by a staff member, Ventiera said.

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Stew Lieschen Buitendag shakes things up on the stern of M/Y Book Ends, a 112-foot Westport.

The deck crew on M/Y Limitless get work done in mid June at Club de Mar marina in Palma in preparation of the summer season. The hard-working deck crew are, from left, Brett, Abnir and Rodel.

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Mate Tyler Payne delivers provisions to M/Y Sea Loafers III, a 112-foot Westport at Bahia Mar. PHOTO/DORIE COX

Bosun Simon Dusci and Mate Phil Burke cast their weapons of destruction from M/Y Lionwind, a 155-foot Feadship docked at Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale. PHOTO/DORIE COX

Cook/stew Casey Cornell with Barnacle, a dog. she rescued while on a trip in Mexico. They both work on M/Y Sea Loafers III, a 112-foot Westport.

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New leaders for USCG; Bahia Mar renovation OK NEWS BRIEFS from page A12 home, but they refused. They also refused to trim three native redwoods and an 80-year-old Australian acacia that court documents say caused Ellison “irreparable injury in lost property value” by blocking his view.

News reports indicate he may buy homes on either side of his to host a viewing party when the finals are held in San Francisco Bay in 2013, according to a story in The Sunday Times.

Coast Guard get new leaders

U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan received on May 20 a new commander for operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Capt. Drew W. Pearson, previously chief of the Seventh Coast Guard District’s incident management branch in Miami, assumed command responsibilities for Sector San Juan from Capt. Eduardo Pino.

Pino, Sector San Juan’s commander since July 2008, is headed to Miami as the new Seventh Coast Guard District’s Chief of Response operations.

U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale also received a new commanding officer when Lt. Paul E. Turner took over for Lt. Douglas D. Watson in June.

Man dies in dismasting

The mast on the 30m catamaran Allures collapsed in high winds off Gulf Saint Florent in Corsica on June 19. A 35-year-old man was killed.

It was unclear what caused the mast to fall. Winds gusted up to 45 knots in the area at the time and seas were about 4m, according to a video report on the news Web site France3.

Thirteen people were aboard, including five crew and eight passengers. It is believed the man killed was a crew member.

City OKs refit for Bahia Mar

Ft. Lauderdale city commissioners gave final approval in June to a $250 million renovation of Bahia Mar Yachting Center that will include a new Waldorf Astoria hotel as well as a public promenade and park.

Plans also incorporate a permanent home for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).

This plan is about half the size of the original proposal that neighborhood groups opposed last year.

Also in discussion is the lease the city has with the owners and producers of FLIBS, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Show Management produces the show in contract with MIASF. The developers want a 100-year lease on the public property.

Developers hope to start construction within two years and finish the work by 2016.

China enters Volvo Ocean Race

China has launched its first ever sole entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, according to a statement and press conference today in Beijing.

One of the world’s top sailors, twice Volvo Ocean Race winner Mike Sanderson from New Zealand, would helm its Team Sanya for the nine-month, 39,270-mile challenge beginning in October.

Institute gets approval for courses

Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, Mass., has partnered with International Yacht Training Worldwide to offer Level 1 and 2 MCAapproved Master of Yachts courses.

For more information, visit www. northeastmaritime.com.

ISS seeking nominees

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is again seeking nominations for its Distinguished Crew Award.

The award is designed to “recognize yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire.”

Previous recipients have included Capt. David Hill, Yacht Aid Global, Capt. Sandy Yawn and Capt. Bob Corcoran.

With its Awards of Distinction, ISS honors annually individuals and companies in the yachting industry that have excelled, including Business or Business Person of the Year, Excellence in Innovation, the Leadership Award, and the new Fabien Cousteau Blue Award, which celebrates stewardship of marine ecosystems.

Nominations are welcome until Aug. 19. Forms are available at www. superyachtsociety.org.

West Marine gives grants

In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, California-based West Marine awarded $30,000 in Marine Conservation Grants to non-profit organizations throughout the United States.

The recipients are: The Snook & Gamefish Foundation’s Angler Action Program in Florida, (www.snookfoundation.org), the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) in North Carolina (www.ccanc. org), the Atlantic Tuna Project in New Jersey (www.savethebluefin. com), the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) & the Maryland Saltwater

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This crew generation shaped by different events than those past I have been reading recently how a number of captains and veteran crew feel about some of the newbies, the next generation of crew. Many of the comments and opinions are, shall I say, less than favorable. It sounds like the old guard doesn’t think these kids are cutting it, not worth their salt.

They just don’t Crew Coach seem to be as Rob Gannon hardworking and responsible as crew of 10 or 20 years ago.

Where have I heard this before?

Of course, we heard it from our parents’ generation, and they probably heard it from their parents as well. This has been going on for a long time.

What do you do with that crew member whose attitude needs adjusting? Tell them up front we don’t need cool on board; we need someone who is competent and likable. And set a good example. They are watching; they do notice.

There is probably some truth to each generation’s opinions about the next, but also there’s probably a little too much generalizing going on to be completely fair.

Travel back in time with me. It’s 1970. My parents have four teenagers.

Their world is turning upside down.

They don’t like the hair, the music, the clothes, and the attitude. These kids seemed like they were from another planet.

Let’s take a look at what shaped these two generations. These are just

partial lists but some major factors for sure. My parents’ generation: 1. childhood in the Depression 2. a world war they believed in 3. the fifties 4. fear of communism 5. and for fun, Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, John Wayne Some tough stuff mixed with being strong, humble and raising a family.

Salt of the Earth, these folks. “Just do what you gotta do and keep your mouth shut” could have been their motto. Lots of strong silent types and

stay-at-home moms. My generation: 1. assassinations of the very voices we needed to hear 2. a war that just seemed insane 3. a moon landing and space exploration 4. a president resigning in disgrace 5. and for fun, drugs, disco, a Hollywood actor elected president That is some pretty ugly negative stuff to start off with, then with a little crazy thrown on top. We weren’t the end of Western civilization as our parents feared. We certainly had more choices in life. We did have our failures but there were great accomplishments, too.

This brings us to today. What have the young folks of this generation been shaped by?

1. way more children of divorced, one-parent households 2. way more media coverage about everything 3. terrorism, 9/11 4. the Internet and social media 5. corporate bailouts, housing crisis Some events to cause some cynicism, and then the technology to throw it in your face constantly.

There is a lot of uncertainty about a lot of things. One thing for sure, this generation certainly is growing up in and learning much about technology.

They know way more about this stuff than I do. The innovation going on is quite remarkable.

So, my veteran captains and crew, let’s try to keep in mind how all generations are shaped. Let’s understand all that goes into it and what is going on now. This generation, just like the one before it, can’t be lumped into one category. I hear all the time about young folks doing amazing and admirable things. Yes, there are the spoiled, troubled and lost, but that is nothing new.

So, what do you do with that crew member whose attitude needs adjusting? You know, the one who seems to have some sense of entitlement and is a little too cool for school? Tell them right up front we don’t need cool on board; we need someone who is competent and likable.

Keep communication open and get to know them. Set a good example of how to carry and handle yourself in this industry. They are watching; they do notice.

And let it be known what the consequences are for certain actions and choices.

But before it gets as far as dismissal, get their input on the latest phones, iPods, laptops, iPads, and what the heck Twitter is all about.

Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.

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Dehydration, cramps, heat stroke dangers in summer The summer brings the heat and for those of us who enjoy exercising outdoors, we need to be aware of some important guidelines.

Following these tips will help to prevent dehydration, heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion. On very hot, humid days you may need to alter your exercise intensity Keep It Up by slowing it down Beth Greenwald a bit. The heat will affect your heart rate response; the heart is working harder and therefore will be beating faster.

Drink the proper amount of fluids before, during and after exercise.

You want to avoid your sweat rate exceeding your fluid intake. Once you are thirsty, your body has already become dehydrated.

Suggested intake: 15-20 oz. 2 hours prior and another 8-12 oz. 15-20 minutes before your exercise session and 6-10 oz. every 30 minutes during your exercise session.

For exercise sessions longer then 90 minutes, a sport drink or salty foods are necessary. Sodium chloride is the main electrolyte lost when you sweat, but in addition, calcium, potassium and magnesium are also depleted and need to be replenished.

Loose fitting microfiber clothing allows more sweat evaporation and lightweight clothing allows for more

air to pass over the body. Dark clothing will absorb the heat, therefore choose lighter colors. Properly ventilated hats, visors and sunglasses that filter UVA and UVB rays provide additional protection against the sun and heat.

Hopefully this is already a habit.

Select one that is at least SPF 15, and preferably a non-drip or sport formula.

Believe it or not, your body will adapt to the heat and develop a greater tolerance. This does not mean that you should ignore the previous tips given, but your body will eventually become better accustomed to the heat.

Be aware of how you are feeling before, during and after your session.

If at any time you feel like you are lethargic, lightheaded, dizzy, fatigued or feeling like you have a headache coming on, discontinue your exercise session immediately. Good judgment needs to be used when exercising in high heat conditions.

Following these tips will help to ensure a safe exercise session in the hot and humid conditions. Summer may bring the heat, but it is no excuse to stop the exercise. Keep moving, just stay safe.

Beth Greenwald received her masters degree in exercise physiology from Florida Atlantic University and is a certified personal trainer. She conducts both private and small group training sessions in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Contact her at +1 716-908-9836 or bethgreenwald@hotmail.com.

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Singapore event raises money

Sing Yacht Support hosted its first Singapore Superyacht Rendezvous in April to raise money for supplies for schools and orphanages in Indonesia.

Participating yacht crew came from S/Y Montigne, H/V Vega, and M/Y IFA. For more information, e-mail fang@ singyachtsupport.com.

Seattle to clean up port

The governing authorities of the city and port of Seattle, Wash., agreed to clean up one of the most polluted areas

of the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

The clean up is part of a $33 million settlement agreement.

Yacht builder in wind-energy

Michigan-based yacht builder Tiara Yachts has started a new venture in the wind-energy industry.

According to a story on Michigan Radio, Tiara had just double its manufacturing space when the recession hit. Now it’s manufacturing 150-foot-long wind turbine blades and other parts.

“Specifically, wind blades and nacelle structures and spinner caps are all made from advanced composites, from fiberglass, from laminates, from carbon fibers,” said Tiara Yachts Human Resource Director Steve Busch.

Tiara Yacht spun off a new company, Energetx Composites, to handle the business.

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Even if you think you see perfectly, get a yearly eye exam

By Dr. Dawn Bearden One day last year, a 43-year-old man came into my office. He had always seen perfectly and had never had an eye exam. “Never needed one,” he said.

Though his vision was still clear, something seemed a little “off ” so he came in to have it checked.

His vision was, indeed, perfect without glasses. But doing the eye health examination and looking inside his eyes, I discovered a huge tumor that took up about a third of the inside of one eye.

He had to have his eye removed about three weeks later. The surgeons were worried that his aggressive tumor would kill him if the eye was not removed.

Unfortunately, I see patients all the time who do not get their eyes examined yearly. Just because you can see clearly does not mean your eyes are healthy. There are many eye diseases such as cancer, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease that can be blinding or deadly, and they do not affect your vision until the end stages.

Many eye disorders will not show any vision changes until significant damage has been done.

Many people see the eye doctor only when their vision is blurry, but eye doctors have the technology to

detect serious eye diseases before they cause vision damage. Yearly eye exams might have easily saved my patient’s eyes. Yearly eye exams can also help detect overall health problems that you may be unaware of, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and strokes, which can all show their earliest signs in the eyes.

Eye cancer is more prevalent among people who are exposed to a lot of UV radiation, such as those who work outside and on the water. Eye cancer can be found on the eyelid, on the eye itself or inside the eye. Six percent of all skin cancers begin on the eyelid.

The best protection from UV radiation is a pair of high quality,

polarized sunglasses. They will block your eyes and eyelids from UV radiation. Polarized sunglasses also reduce glare from the sun, which is important when out on the water.

But beware that all sunglasses that are labeled “polarized” are not the same. There are weak federal regulations in the United States on the amount of UV radiation that sunglasses must block.

Thus, some of the cheaper drugstore sunglasses may do more harm than good. Any dark lens will cause your eyes to dilate and allow more light and UV radiation in. If your sunglasses are not of high quality, this simply allows more damaging UV radiation into your

eyes and may actually increase the risk of eye cancer.

Another way UV radiation can enter your eyes is from reflecting from the backside surface of your sunglasses. I recommend an anti-reflective coating on the back of high quality polarized sunglasses to minimize radiation bouncing into your eyee.

Always check with your eye doctor to see if the sunglasses you wear have high quality polarized lenses in them and anti-reflective coating on the backside to minimize exposure to UV radiation.

Glaucoma is another silent eye disease that can be devastating because it can cause blindness if not detected early. It, too, has no symptoms or vision changes until the latest stages when the damage is permanent and irreversible.

People who are at more risk for glaucoma usually have the following risk factors: over the age of 40, any family history of glaucoma, any blunt trauma to the eye (even when you were a child) and any previous or current steroid use. The only way to detect glaucoma is to see your eye doctor.

Dr Dawn Bearden has been practicing optometry in South Florida for more than 16 years. Contact her at +1 954763-2842. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Nesting can be a good thing; just don’t tell the wife I first sailed through Ft. Lauderdale on a sailboat when I was 7 or 8 years old. I next came back when I was 16, bright-eyed and on my first delivery.

I went to my first topless doughnut shop on that trip; the captain, my mentor, couldn’t get me into any other such place.

I passed my driver’s licence test here, but I was My Turn always looking over David Reed the horizon and wondering if the oceans were bluer and the beach whiter somewhere else.

My wife has lived here since she was 6 years old. We fell in love here and got married on the beach here. When she says how much she loves it, I kid her about nesting.

Over the past decade as we started a business and a family, I still sort of felt like a transplant, one of those crew who stops in Ft. Lauderdale to make a go of it, fully expecting to take off when the ride ends.

Yesterday, however, I attended my first board meeting of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. When Lucy asked me how it was, I talked about the boat show, the group’s membership issues and other things. And in the back of my head, I was thinking about the future of Ft. Lauderdale.

Somewhere along the voyage, I switched from thinking of myself as a transplant to feeling like a resident.

I care about what happens to our industry and this town in five years.

A five-year plan is really not that long when you think that I’m 41 and the MIASF just turned 50. Can you imagine the greatness if the guys 50 years ago had a 50-year plan?

But the past is the past and I have a role in planning for the next five years.

To my surprise, I care. Ft. Lauderdale is my home.

Yachtsmen are a dying breed; now we have owners I must remind the captains in your From the Bridge lunch article [“Future of yachting lies in new breed of owner,” page A1, June issue] that yachtsmen as described in Capt. Mac Donald’s article [“Top traits of a Great Yacht Owner,” page A17, June issue] are a dying breed.

Most owners now are just that, boat owners and are clueless about yachting.

Your cover photo shows the entire crew except the captain shoeless. As we all know, working on deck and in engineering spaces without shoes is dangerous, yet I see this daily.

Now will the crew return to the boat and walk on the white carpets? This practice is the dumbest thing ever started.

Keep up the good work.

Capt. Rick Rahm

Great Yacht Owner was a real guy

Capt. Mac McDonald’s article “Top traits of a Great Yacht Owner” is a great article.

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As an employee of the Atkins family for more than 12 years, I can tell you Capt. Mac hit a home run describing one of the finest men/families you could ever meet.

Mr. Atkins was a great man and will be missed by many people on many levels. May you rest in peace, Mr. A. Perry Greene On thetriton.com.

Highlander crew savors memories

Editor’s Note: This is the copy of a letter Capt. Terry Pope sent to his former employer, the Forbes family.

Dear Mr. Forbes, Steve, I’m sorry to hear that The Highlander is now for sale [“Iconic American yacht, Forbes’ The Highlander, for sale,” page A1, May issue].

I would never have thought that I would see that day come. All the years with the family and being a part of The Highlander, which for me was 14 years.

Contributors Mike Avery, Carol Bareuther, Dr. Dawn Bearden, Capt. Worth Brown, Capt. Mark A. Cline, Jake DesVergers, Rob Gannon, Beth Greenwald, Capt. Stephen Hill, Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson, Capt. Craig Jones, Chief Stew Alene Keenan, Capt. Richard Mestier, Keith Murray, Mate Christopher Poisson, Rossmare Intl., James Schot, Roland Salerno, Capt. Craig Turnbull, Eng. Dean Vaughan, Paul Warren, Chef Peter Ziegelmeier

New York Harbor is going to miss her. I remember when Malcolm asked me if I would like to get married on The Highlander, the 117-foot yacht, in 1974. I will never forget that day on the Hudson River, nor being the first mate standing at the gangway to meet the guests for the dinner run around New York Harbor. Good memories.

Capt. Terry Pope Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Capt. Norquoy was ‘top notch’

I worked with Capt. Robin Norquoy on two different yachts. I cannot think of a finer captain that I worked with.

His skills as a mariner were top notch.

Robin’s commitment to the industry and owners were evident in the smooth running operation of the yachts under his command. He will be missed by myself and many in the yachting community.

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The Erie Canal offers a slower pace and prettier scenery than Welland, if you can squeeze under its bridges.

Capt. Worth Brown has made the run through the Welland and Erie canal systems to/from the Great Lakes several times as skipper of M/Y Sea Safari. Here, he takes us along on a photo essay of last fall’s return trip. e know the summer is over when we pass under the Mackinac Bridge between the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Mackinac Island.

But instead of being sad, we’re glad that we can take the shortcut through New York’s Erie Canal system. At 85 feet long with a vertical clearance of 20.5 feet, M/Y Sea Safari just squeezes under the eastern portion of the canal system’s 21-foot clearance and cuts 1,500 miles, two weeks and

thousands of dollars in fuel from our summer cruising plans.

Instead, it took us about eight days to go from Michigan to Cape May, N.J. I’ve done it all the way from Ocean Reef in Miami in 12.5 days.

Once we pass through the Welland Canal, the 27-mile waterway that drops you nearly 100m from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, we head for Oswego to drop our gear. M/Y Sassy had a 7,000-pound hard

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IMO revisions hit yachts with lifeboats, armed security, SOLAS

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top removed and shipped to Albany on a truck so it could make the trip.

It’s 147 miles from Lake Ontario to the Hudson on the Erie Canal, and the ride is really pretty. The Adirondack mountains rise 500 feet in the air on both sides. When you run south on the Hudson, you go through the Catskills, pass West Point and end up in Manhattan.

See The Erie Canal Photo Essay on page B8.

The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) completed a packed agenda when it met at its London headquarters in May. Topics included the development of interim guidance on the employment of privately Rules of the Road contracted armed security personnel Jake DesVergers on board ships transiting the high-risk piracy area, the adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) concerning lifeboat release hooks, an agreement on the way forward with regard to the implementation of the Torremolinos Protocol on fishing vessel safety, and the approval of a number of draft resolutions for submission to the next IMO Assembly in November.

While the majority of topics affect commercial merchant ships, several will be implemented on yachts.

1. Retroactive Upgrade of Lifeboat On-load Release and Retrieval Systems The committee adopted a set of revisions to SOLAS Chapter III and the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code that impact the certification of – and may require the replacement of – lifeboat release and retrieval systems.

These amendments, together with guidelines developed for their implementation, require the administration (or recognized organization) to carry out a design review to check that the type of existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems complies with certain revisions of the LSA Code and to witness the specified performance test.

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Call 911 for disasters on land; at sea, it’s up to you and crew Medical emergencies happen every day. Some of these we can prepare for; others are more difficult to predict.

I can say with relative certainty that this month, someone on a yacht will get cut, will fall, will get sick, will have chest pains, and will have difficulty breathing. For many of these Sea Sick emergencies, Keith Murray we can prepare ourselves with the proper equipment (a good quality medical kit, a new AED) and training.

Other emergencies are difficult to predict, but planning and preparation can help. Here are a few disasters from the past decade.

A tsunami in Southeast Asia killed 226,408 people in December 2004.

An earthquake in Haiti killed 222,570 in January 2010.

A cyclone in Nargis (formerly Burma) killed 138,336 in May 2008.

A heatwave hit Europe in the summer of 2003 and killed 72,210.

An earthquake and resulting tsunami hit Japan earlier this year and killed 18,000.

In the United States, there have been something, would they leave the item in 1,410 tornadoes reported already this or pull it out? If you were seizing, would year. About 500 people have been killed they put a spoon in your mouth or leave by tornadoes in this country this year you alone? alone.

Each month, I cover these topics and When a disaster occurs, it can in each of my classes we train crew in overwhelm local emergency medical the proper way to assist injured people. services. Under normal conditions on If you don’t feel comfortable either in dry land, we can your skills or in pick up the phone those of the crew Think about how and dial 911 and around you, now is prepared you are for within 8-12 the time to learn. minutes, help Now is the time to a disaster. Are your arrives. schedule a class. emergency medical But at sea, Once your CPR first-aid skills up to or during a and first-aid skills disaster, help is are up to date, date? If you were the not 10 minutes take a close look at victim, who around you away. In these your equipment. has the proper training cases, you are the Do you have the and skills necessary to one providing right equipment emergency medical and supplies to treat you? care. Are you treat medical prepared? emergencies? As Take a few the rescuer and minutes and think about how prepared first aid provider, the most important you are for a disaster. Are your item in your first aid kit is your emergency medical first-aid skills up Personal Protective Equipment. You to date? If you were the victim, who will want to make certain you have around you has the proper training and easy access to medical exam gloves, skills necessary to treat you? safety glasses and a CPR barrier mask.

If you fell and hurt your back, These protect you from bloodborne would your crew mates know how to pathogens. move you? If you were impaled with Now look at the rest of your

emergency medical first aid kit. Go through it. Do you know what each item does? Is everything up to date?

I have seen some really bad kits with old brown bandages and medications that expired in the 1980s. I have also seen some where the salespeople sold the captains things that they have no idea how to use and really have no need for.

This is why I always ask for the ship’s medical kit when I am onboard teaching a class. It allows me to review what the crew has to work with, what else may be required, what has expired, and what is no longer necessary and should be discarded.

For those living or traveling in areas that are prone to hurricanes, that season has just begun. You should start your hurricane preparation by visiting my Web site, www.HurricaneFirstAid. com, for a listing of things you can do to prepare. Remember, failing to plan is a plan for failure.

Keith Murray, a former Florida firefighter EMT, owns The CPR School, which provides onboard CPR, AED first aid safety training as well as AED sales and service. For more info, call +1 561762-0500 or visit www.TheCPRSchool. com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Six things to consider to create the very best onboard theater 1. Think first about what will be viewed in the room.

Some people use an onboard theater to watch movies; others watch sports.

Some mostly play video games; others use it for all of the above.

Why is this important to know? Because the answer will dictate what aspect ratio Sound Waves (or shape) the Mike Avery screen should be.

A theater that shows movies 80 percent of the time would benefit from a 2.35:1 aspect-ratio screen, which is wider than a standard 1.78:1 aspect-ratio screen.

The wider screen will accommodate epic films such as “Gladiator” (my favorite) or “Star Wars” without shrinking the viewable image with black bars above and below the image.

The sports fan or gamer will want a 16:9 aspect-ratio screen.

The current trend is to use a projector and screen combination that automatically adapts to various picture shapes; motorized “masking” panels will reshape and resize the screen according to the source picture, and a special motorized anamorphic lens attached to the video projector adapts the picture to fit the screen. It is the best of both worlds.

2. Don’t assume highperformance components mean a great experience.

Audio-video components are simply ingredients in a recipe. Without the right chef at the helm, the results can be underwhelming. Careful forethought and expertise are required to execute a top-notch private theater design.

Having knowledge of home theater acoustics, sound containment, equipment calibration, lighting, screen material selection, installation logistics, and control systems makes sure the components perform at their maximum.

Once everything is installed, the video and audio need to be calibrated to make sure they send the sights and sound the director intended.

3. Don’t get hung up on projector specifications.

Manufacturers love to print specifications and consumers love to compare them. But projectors are tricky to judge by specifications alone.

A specification can’t even be attached to one of the most important picturequality factors, which is the projector’s optic system. The better the optics, the better the image.

The other important ingredient to a great picture is proper video processing. Every projector has a

video processing circuit. There are no industry standard specifications for video processing, however.

Manufacturers will spend anywhere from $12 to $8,000 on the internal or outboard video processor, and you get what you pay for. So at the end of the day, don’t choose or dismiss a projector based on its specs alone. Let the picture do the talking.

4. Don’t skimp on the audio.

We humans are a visual species.

We all want the best picture because we appreciate a crisp, clear image.

So, by nature, we tend to place more importance (and budget) on the picture side of a theater vs. the audio.

Once, at a trade show, an audio company equipped two rooms with private theater systems. In the first room, it put a mediocre surround sound system; in the second, a highquality surround sound system.

Company representatives brought attendees into both rooms and showed them the same movie clip. Afterward, they asked which room had the best picture. Ninty-five percent picked the room with the better sound system.

Nobody said the picture was the same.

The better the sound, the better the overall experience.

5. Go bigger than you think.

Screen size is sometimes tricky to calculate. There are formulas for selecting the optimum size, but this specification is subjective. After all, some people sit in the first row at the movie and others sit in the last row.

The best advice is to get in front of a screen. Get as close as you can without feeling uncomfortable. Measure how far you are away and how wide the screen is. Make sure you do this with your significant other, too, since their preference may differ from yours.

6. The room is everything.

Do not short-change the importance of the room’s specifications, including its shape, dimensions, construction, etc. Constructing the right room can do more for a theater’s sound performance than doubling the audio budget.

In a room that is mathematically correct, equipped with a highperformance surround-sound system with the speakers properly located within the room, that uses appropriate acoustic treatments and noise isolation techniques, the sound will be amazing.

Now, enjoy the movie and pass the popcorn.

Mike Avery is a founder of MC2 (Music, Cinema and Control), which specializes in design, engineering, and installation of audio/video, lighting, remote control and theaters for yachts.

He has more than 18 years experience in the field. Contact him at 954-914-4755.

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TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS

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New fueler in NY; USCG wants mariners’ advice Fueler now in Long Island Sound

Santa Buckley Energy, through its wholesaler affiliate Inland Fuel Terminals, now offers marine bunkering in Long Island Sound from its waterfront petroleum terminal.

“As a full-service petroleum supplier, Santa Buckley offers truck-to-vessel fueling throughout New England,” Dennis McCarthy, vice president of Santa Buckley Energy, said in a company release.

“To improve efficiency, speed and availability we have added metered diesel delivery capability of high quality, low sulfur Marine Gas Oil (MGO) direct from our onsite petroleum storage tanks in Bridgeport.”

The terminal is located in Cedar Creek, Black Rock Harbor in Bridgeport, Conn., (N41° 9.9675’, W073° 12.1949’) where the channel depth and water alongside the bulkhead is 18 feet at MLW. The facility can accommodate vessels with LOA in excess of 350 feet.

Fueling vessels must have an established account and schedule dock time. For more info, visit SantaBuckley. com or call 1-800-739-1852.

USCG asks about cut-off switches

The U.S. Coast Guard is developing a new regulation on the installation and use of engine cut-off switches for boats less than 26 feet and is seeking feedback from mariners.

The Coast Guard has posted 29 questions in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and is accepting comments until Sept. 6.

To read the questions and offer feedback, visit www.the-triton.com and search for this story.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is developing a work group to respond to the

questions.

To join the NMMA work group or provide feedback on NMMA’s comments, contact Cindy Squires at +1 202-737-9766 or csquires@nmma.org.

Iridium piracy plan offers free calls Virginia-based Iridium Communications has announced that, effective immediately, all calls from ships equipped with Iridium’s communications terminals to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center are free of charge.

Commercial ships are increasingly using citadels, safe rooms where crew can take refuge and wait for rescue when pirates board.

A key element in this strategy is a stand-alone, secure communications link to the outside world.

Several companies offer citadel communication packages with a concealed external satellite antenna and cabling that cannot be easily disabled by the pirates on the ship.

The UKMTO office in Dubai is the primary point of contact between merchant shipping and naval forces patrolling the danger zone off the Somali coast.

Under Iridium’s calling plan, all calls to the UKMTO +971 number will be connected through the Iridium network free of charge.

“The anti-piracy patrol zone is so large that naval forces are seldom able to come to the aid of a vessel under attack before the pirates take over the ship,” said Michael Capocchi, president and CEO of Beam Communications, a company that offers Iridium-based citadel communication solutions.

“It becomes difficult, if not impossible, for a rescue attempt to be made without endangering the lives of the hostages,” he said. “This is why

it is critically important for military authorities to confirm that all crew members are safely barricaded inside the citadel before any attempt can be made to storm the ship.”

The International Maritime Bureau reports that more than 117 ships were attacked, and 20 seized, by pirates off the coast of Somalia since Jan. 1.

For more information, visit www. iridium.com.

Weather router starts daily e-mails

FleetWeather, a New York-based marine weather routing and forecasting services for yachts and commercial ships, offers a daily e-mail notification and advisory service for the Atlantic tropical season.

Its Tropical Guardian e-mails, designed for professional yacht captains, include information about tropical systems present throughout the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, according to a company statement.

Updates include daily tropical synopsis including wind speed, track direction, and future positions.

Subscriptions are available from June 1 to Nov. 30 for $75 a month or $500 a season.

For more information, visit www. yachtweather.com.

Underwater scooter with two seats

Ft. Lauderdale-based Aqua Star USA has launched a two-person underwater scooter. Modeled after its one-person model, the AS2 allows both riders to dismount, swim around and climb back aboard.

The diving helmet is integrated into the scooter’s body with the riders’ heads fitting inside an air chamber within the helmet, which is constantly supplied

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Bradford makes, sells containment booms TECH BRIEFS, from page B4 with air from scuba tanks attached to the front body of the scooter.

The new scooters are sleeker, faster, and lighter (AS1 80 lbs and AS2 160 lbs.) than older models, according to a company statement.

The AS1 retails for $10,900; the AS2 for $15,900.

For more information, visit www. aquastarscooters.com.

JRC launches new radar

Japan Radio Co. (JRC) has introduced the JMA-3300 series radar, an all-in-one radar that features an ultra bright LCD backlit by white LEDs. Boasting many of the features found on larger radars, it comes standard with JRC’s automatic radar plotting aid, MARPA+, and its 50-vessel AIS search function, DirecTrak.

Antenna arrangements go from a 4kW radome to 6kW and 10kW pedestals, with antennas from 2-6 feet.

For more information, visit www. jrcamerica.com.

New marine oil passes test

Bradford sells containment booms Bradford Marine has begun manufacturing containment booms at its shipyard in Ft. Lauderdale.

The bright yellow, floating booms can be used to contain oil and other pollutants on the surface of water.

The standard 22-inch boom offers high buoyancy flotation with universal slides and disconnect pins that allow for additional lengths.

Their UV-resistant, vinyl-coated polyester fabric extends below the surface. and are available in standard 75-foot and 100-foot lengths. Custom heights and lengths are also available.

For more information, contact Tom Krigger at +1 954-791-3800 or tom@ bradford-marine.com.

High Performance Prose has launched a new line of highperformance marine engine oils that have exceeded the requirements of bench tests for viscosity, corrosion, filter plugging, foaming and aeration.

They have received the FC-W Catalyst Compatible designation by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) There are only four marine engine oils that meet this standard, including Royal Purple’s multi-vis 30 and 40 weight oils, according to a company press release.

Royal Purple also plans to introduce its new SAE 80W-90 Gear Lube to the marine market.

For more information, visit www. hpprose.com.

MTU Detroit Diesel changes name

MTU Detroit Diesel announced that

it has changed its name to Tognum America, effective June 1, according to a story posted on MarineLink.com.

Tognum America remains a subsidiary of the Germany-based Tognum Group and is responsible for the sales and service of MTU engines and MTU Onsite Energy distributed energy systems in North and Latin America.

Tognum America has seven offices, including ones in Northern California and South Florida.

The company also operates two production facilities: one in Minnesota for diesel and gas-based generator sets and one in South Carolina where it machines parts and builds MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines.

For more, visit tognum.com.

Misting system offers swivel heads Easy-to-install adapter sends cool mist in any direction Central Floridabased Mist-erComfort, a marine misting systems manufacturer, has introduced a swiveling misting head adapter that sends mist in any direction.

The swiveling head is designed for new boat installations as well as retrofitting of existing, removablehead systems. Once the new head is installed, it will mist in that position until the boater re-directs it.

Mist-er-Comfort systems can lower cockpit temperatures as much as 25 degrees F and can be installed on biminis, T-Tops or hardtops, according to a company statement.

For more information, visit www. mist-er-comfort.com.

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Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of June 15.

Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 890/950 Savannah, Ga. 865/NA Newport, R.I. 870/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,005/NA St. Maarten 1,140/NA Antigua 1,120/NA Valparaiso 895/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 1,035/NA Cape Verde 950/NA Azores 975/NA Canary Islands 1040/1,250 Mediterranean Gibraltar 915/NA Barcelona, Spain 950/1,595 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,825 Antibes, France 1040/2,030 San Remo, Italy 1,070/2,085 Naples, Italy 1,050/2,045 Venice, Italy 1,085/2,025 Corfu, Greece 1,015/2,215 Piraeus, Greece 965/2,070 Istanbul, Turkey 950/NA Malta 970/1,770 Tunis, Tunisia 880/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 885/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 970/NA Sydney, Australia 975/NA Fiji 1,005/NA *When available according to local customs.

One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of June 15, 2010.

Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 610/652 Savannah, Ga. 590/NA Newport, R.I. 605/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 700/NA St. Maarten 805/NA Antigua 870/NA Valparaiso 635/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 680/NA Cape Verde 653/NA Azores 610/NA Canary Islands 618/NA Mediterranean Gibraltar 612/NA Barcelona, Spain 715/1,450 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,351 Antibes, France 662/1,442 San Remo, Italy 680/1,490 Naples, Italy 650/1,430 Venice, Italy 749/1,513 Corfu, Greece 770/1,590 Piraeus, Greece 750/1,560 Istanbul, Turkey 720/NA Malta 649/1,541 Tunis, Tunisia 644/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 648/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 698/NA Sydney, Australia 710/NA Fiji 720/NA *When available according to local customs.

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New crew agency, supplier open; Eten celebrates one year New crew travel agency formed

London-based Griffin Global Group, a marine travel company, has added a yacht division, Griffin Yacht Services.

Griffin has 34 international offices that handle the travel needs of organizations and personnel in the marine, offshore and cruise industries.

“Many yacht crew and suppliers may not realize they can qualify for the savings, flexibility and additional baggage allowances of marine fares,” said Wally Kelm, vice president of product development for the yacht division. Kelm was most recently with GMT / ISS.

a line of artisanal cheeses from the former CEO of Dean & Deluca’s in New York.

Find Eten Food at 1404 E. Las Olas Blvd. or call +1 954-383-4460.

– Lucy Reed

Dive shop offers free intro class

Lauderdale Diver has held two Discover Scuba days so far this summer in South Florida, attracting more than 30 people. The free events provide all the gear and instructors to help first-time divers get under the water, teaching the basics of scuba diving with

Fathom Supply launched

Asia-based Super Yacht Logistics has launched Fathom Supply, a company set up to handle marine parts, supplies and fuelling on a large scale.

Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fathom Supply will concentrate on procurement, sales and supply of marine parts, equipment, fuel and lubes with transport to yachts worldwide.

Super Yacht Logistics services yachts in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the rest of Asia with shoreside agencies in Japan, Taiwan, Australia and the United States. For more details, visit fathomsupply.com or call +1 954-990-0094.

Eten celebrates a year in business

Former yacht crew Dirk de Cuyper and Allison Morgan, below, celebrated one year in business on May 24 with a small, impromptu champagne toast with friends and customers.

The couple – he a chef, she a purser and chief stew – came ashore last year to open Eten Food Company, a catering and take-out kitchen on Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale.

“I can’t believe it’s been a year,” Morgan said.

“It feels like 10,” de Cuyper quipped.

The store continues to provide homemade lunch and dinner for one or a group, as well as catering for corporate events inside and out of the marine industry, weddings and other events.

The newest ingredients include

a PADI professional.

Offered in a swimming pool in Ft. Lauderdale, the short, practical experience doesn’t qualify as certification but can be applied toward a certification course in the future. The only restriction is age. Participants must be at least 10.

The dive shop plans to run this event again this month and in August. For more information or to reserve a spot, call +1 954-467-2822 The dive shop held its first event on May 7. For more information, visit www.lauderdalediver.com.

Pros get special membership

BoatU.S.New River has recently launched a new master mariner membership level targeted to two groups of professional mariners, delivery captains and commercial captains.

Fractional ownership boat clubs and sailing club boats also fall under this new designation.

The service area in the waters off Broward County extends up to 130 miles offshore from TowBoatU.S. New River’s home ports at Hillsboro Inlet and Port Everglades.

The annual membership fee is $281. Service calls can be made for breakdowns at sea, battery jumps, soft ungroundings and fuel drops, though the member pays for the fuel or oil and foreign customs, if applicable.

For more information, call +1 954783-7821.

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Bellingham sells wood docks; MIASF elects new board BUSINESS BRIEFS, from page B6

Bellingham starts timber division Marina builder Bellingham Marine has introduced a new timber dock system.

for the direction of the association, its budget, and serving various duties for each of the assocation’s major events, including the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Marinalife offers insurance

Baltimore-based Marinalife, a boating concierge service, has launched Marinalife Insurance Services, led by marine insurance and risk management veteran Peter Teuten.

Marinalife Insurance Services is a Lloyd’s coverholder as well as an agent for ACE and several other insurers.

For more information, visit www. marinalife.com/insurance.

The new product has higher load capacities than other commercial timber systems and has been engineered to Bellingham design standards.

The dock features a continuous waler system with steel reinforced connectors. These features, in conjunction with linear torsion beams, provide increased strength and stiffness to the dock system.

Mark Johnson was appointed general manager of the timber division.

Bellingham intends to reach out to freshwater customers and to boat harbors that have a strong preference for timber, the company said.

For more details, visit www. bellingham-marine.com.

MIASF elects new board

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) has seated its 2011-2012 board of directors for its 50th anniversary year.

The board is made up of, in alphabetical order, Jason Dunbar of Luke Brown and Associates, Paul Engle of Bradford Marine, Jimmie Harrison of Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller Shop, Mark Houck of the law firm of Houck Anderson, Kitty McGowan of Nauticomm Communications, Scott Miser of Rybovich, former Ft. Lauderdale mayor Jim Naugle of the real estate firm Jim Naugle and Company, David Reed of The Triton, and Scott Salomon of Hall of Fame Marina and Westrec Marinas.

There were five available seats on the board, with four of these positions going to members who have never served previously.

Three members retired from the board, as did treasurer Jim Renfrow.

The executive board is made up of President Kristina Hebert of Ward’s Marine Electric, Vice President Bob Saxon of International Yacht Collection, Treasurer Keith Hart of RPM Diesel, and Immediate Past President John Stephens of Lewis Marine.

The board of directors is responsible

Captain buys Chesapeake TowBoats Capt. Dale Plummer has purchased TowBoatUS locations in Baltimore and Middle River, Md., from Capt. Frank Dolan. Plummer had served as Dolan’s lead captain for the past five years.

Plummer is president of Chesapeake Maritime Towing and Assistance Association, a local chapter of C-PORT, which is the national trade association for the marine assistance and salvage industry. He also has more than 30 years diving experience.

Plummer has added a fourth response boat (a 27-foot Sea Ark) to his fleet of three vessels: a 24-foot Zodiac, a 25-foot Eastern and a 32-foot former U.S. Navy jet-drive PBR (Patrol Boat Riverine).

Contact TowBoatUS Baltimore/ Middle River +1 410-255-8700, through the BoatUS toll-free Dispatch Service at 800-391-4869, or by hailing on VHF radio channel 16.

FarSounder offers discount

In honor of its 10th anniversary this spring, FarSounder is offering customers a 10 percent discount on all new Navigation Sonar Systems sold by July 15.

Since 2001, FarSounder has adopted current advancements in sonar technology and 3D visualization to help improve the safety of navigation for surface vessels.

The first navigation products were brought out in late 2004, with real-time 3D navigation ranges then reaching to 330m (1,000 feet).

New FarSounder navigation products now operate out to one half of a nautical mile.

Most recently, FarSounder introduced its Ship Protection System, a multi-sensor security solution that provides underwater threat detection while at anchor and navigation sonar while under way.

To redeem the discount, customers should contact their preferred dealer or the FarSounder sales department for details.

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CRUISING GROUNDS: Erie Canal

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The beauty of Erie

1. Along the Oswego Canal

We start with the 28-mile Oswego Canal that takes us to the Erie Canal. We stop at Oswego Marine to top off water and fuel so we’ll sit low in the water for the locks and bridges. Pat’s Restaurant is the place to have dinner.

There are seven locks on this part of the trip, but they are much smaller than the ones on the Welland. There are no big ships, and the locks are all state parks with bollards along the wall to tie up. The locks are open 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

2. Heading into Lake Oneida

Toward the end of the Oswego Canal, you’ll find Winter Harbor Marina, which has the cheapest fuel on the Erie.

Owner Tom is hospitable and even has a courtesy car. He also owns the local funeral parlor. That’s the kind of place this is. We overnight at Sylvan Beach on Lake Oneida.

3. Locks along the Erie

Don’t worry about a marina; you can tie up on either side of the locks. Some have power, water, jogging trails and picnic tables. Many are close to town, and restaurants have courtesy cars that will pick you up. And you don’t need reservations.

4. Yup, it’s gonna be close

Going into a lock, preparing to drop below the railroad bridge. That iron bridge is stationary at 21 feet. It sure doesn’t look like we’ll fit. By the way, the New York Waterway Authority knows approximate times between locks, so don’t arrive early – they’ll know you were speeding.

5. Nearing the end

At the east end, you switch to the Hudson and it’s smooth sailing all the way to New York Harbor and Cape May. It’s a fine trip, if you can make it.

Capt. Worth Brown is skipper of the 85-foot M/Y Sea Safari. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Flag requires risk assessment before hiring security detail for Recognized Organizations The MSC will be invited to provide These two tasks should be further guidance to the Flag-State completed no later than July 1, 2013.

Implementation Sub-Committee on the Systems not complying with the development of the proposed new code additional safety provisions of the for Recognized Organizations (ROs).

LSA Code need to be replaced with This new code will provide a “compliant” equipment by the first consolidated instrument containing scheduled out-of-water dry-docking criteria against which recognized carried out on/after July 1, 2014, but organizations are assessed and not later than July 1, 2019. authorized/recognized.

Systems can only be “replaced” by It will also provide guidance for an original equipment manufacturer subsequent monitoring of ROs by (OEM) or OEM licensee, whereas administrations. “modifications” may be carried out by Recognized Organizations are those others, such as service suppliers. Fall companies, such as classification preventer devices are recommended societies, that are authorized by flag to be fitted on states to carry out systems that are surveys and issue not “compliant” certificates on Proposals were until such time their behalf. requested concerning as the system is 4. Draft guidelines on port modified and/or Assembly replaced.

Resolutions state and coastal state For yachts, the Approved issues concerning on-load release The MSC the embarkation system used for approved several rescue boats falls other new and disembarkation within this new regulations that of armed security regulation. will affect yachts: personnel.

2. Use of l the Armed Security draft revised Personnel recommendations Notwithstanding that the IMO for entering enclosed spaces aboard does not endorse the use of privately ships; contracted armed security personnel l draft amendments to the onboard, the committee recognized International Convention on Load the continued and increased threat to Lines (LL), 1966, to shift the Winter commercial shipping by Somalia-based Seasonal Zone off the southern tip of pirates and that this has led to the use Africa further southward by 50 miles; of armed guards offering maritime l the draft IMO/World security services for vessels transiting Meteorological Organization (WMO) the high risk areas.

Worldwide Met-ocean information and Considering the difficulties to warning service guidance document; identify reliable and professional l the draft revised procedures for services, the absence of regulation as Port State Control, 2011; well as the complex legal requirements l the draft revised survey guidelines governing the legitimate transport, under the Harmonized System of carriage, and use of firearms, the Survey and Certification, 2011; and committee issued guidelines for ship l the IMO User Guide to SOLAS owners on the use of armed security chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. personnel.

Many of the draft resolutions are In addition to considering if the expected to be approved at the MSC’s flag state has imposed any laws and next meeting in November. regulations on the use of private security companies, the guidelines Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor recommend that the ship owner carry for the International Yacht Bureau out a risk assessment.

(IYB), an organization that provides Proposals were requested to be inspection services to yachts on behalf submitted to MSC 90 concerning of several flag-state administrations. guidelines on port state and coastal A deck officer graduate of the U.S. state issues concerning embarkation Merchant Marine Academy at Kings and disembarkation of armed security Point, he previously sailed as master on personnel. merchant ships, acted as designated In response to the release of these person for a shipping company, and guidelines, technical bulletins for the served as regional manager for an carriage of armed personnel were international classification society. issued by various ship registries. Copies Contact him at +1 954-596-2728 or are available for download at their Web www.yachtbureau.org. Comments on sites. this column are welcome at editorial@ 3. Development of the Draft Code the-triton.com.

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MARINAS / SHIPYARDS

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UK yard has busiest season ever; marinas open in obscure spots Pendennis’ busiest refit season

Pendennis shipyard in the southwest of England concluded its busiest refit season in its 23-year history, with six vessels being finished this spring, including M/Y Audacia, which was extended 2m among other upgrades.

Refit work was undertaken on the schooner Adela, which was re-launched at the beginning of May. S/Y Andromeda La Dea arrived at Pendennis in November for ABS 20year survey, new teak deck and exterior repaint. The 37m explorer vessel M/Y Dardanella got mutiple upgrades.

A 42m Feadship that the yard

would not identify is also undergoing a major refit, as is the sailing catamaran Hemisphere, which is due to be unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. M/Y Lady Georgina, M/Y Illusion and S/Y Constance have also paid a short visit.

Pendennis has 350 skilled trades people at its 6.5-acre location in Falmouth. Recent upgrades include enclosing the yard’s outer dry dock and adding a covered tented space.

(formerly Mad Summer) were recently refinished at Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Fla. Capt. Maxx Ainsworth brought M/Y Polar Star to the United States to be painted at Rybovich, according to a press release issued by the yard.

Rybovich has several painting projects booked, including M/Y Princess Mariana, a 78m Royal Denship and the 55m Amels M/Y La Masquerade.

Rybovich paints two yachts

Ocean Alexander founder dies

Two Lurssen yachts – the 63m M/Y Polar Star and the 78m M/Y TV

Alex Chueh, founder of Ocean Alexander, died in his sleep in

early May after a long battle with a terminal illness, the company said in a statement. He was 77. The company continues to be run by his son, John.

Born in Fujian, China, Mr. Chueh graduated from Taiwan Military Academy and served in the Army until he retired in 1970. He started Ocean Alexander in 1978. The 50-foot Mark I was the first vessel.

During his life, more than 1,500 Ocean Alexander boats were completed and more than 40 models introduced.

Doha marina welcomes first yacht Mourjan Marinas IGY, a developer and manager of luxury marinas, has welcomed the first yacht into Lusail Marina in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The 29m M/Y Lulwa had the honors. The marina has 96 floating berths for vessels up to 40m.

Bronstien to chair Saunders board

Jim Bronstien, former owner and president of Rybovich in West Palm Beach, has been named Chairman of the Board of Saunders Yachtworks in Alabama. John Fitzgerald continues as president and CEO of the firm.

Andrew Saunders, founder of Saunders Yachtworks and longtime chairman, is retiring after 36 years.

Saunders is completing the final stages of a major expansion on 12 acres of property in Gulf Shores, Ala. This new facility, scheduled to open next spring, will be able to service vessels up to 125 feet with a 150-ton Travelift and deep-water access to the Gulf.

Bronstien has worked in the South Florida marine industry for 27 years.

He owned Rybovich for more than 20 years before selling in 2004. He has been on Saunders’ board for four years.

Croatia opens megayacht marina

Croatia has opened its first megayacht marina in time for the summer season.

Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club is deep in Sibenik Bay between two national parks. It has 79 slips for yachts up to 140m.

For more information, visit www. mandalinamarina.hr

Kenya building marina

Investors are building a new housing and marina project in Mombasa, Kenya, in the hopes of attracting tourism to the east African coast, according to a story in Business Daily Africa.

English Point Marina will accommodate 88 boats. It was unclear up to what size.

The facility is expected to open in December next year.

The number of foreign arrivals rose by 15 percent over last year to more than 313,000 in the first three months of this year.

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Pelorus, Silver Lining sell; Heesen delivers latest Merle Wood & Associates has sold the 377-foot Lurssen M/Y Pelorus, the 139-foot M/Y Paramour built by CMN, and the 112-foot Westport M/Y True North, which also joined the firm’s charter fleet.

The brokerage has added to its central agency listings for sale: the 281foot M/Y Cakewalk, built by Derecktor Shipyard (in a joint listing with Burgess), and an 80-foot Hatteras M/Y Ocean View.

Brokers Bob Cury at RJC Yachts and John Weller at Northrop & Johnson have sold the 100-foot Broward M/Y Yolo, pictured above, in early June. Built in 1995, the yacht can accommodate six guests in three staterooms. Her final asking price was just under $2 million.

Her sales price was not disclosed.

Dutch builder Heesen Yachts has delivered M/Y Satori, the first in its new 50m semi-displacement class.

The yacht has a gross tonnage of 499GT, a beam of 9m, and a top speed of 24 knots.

The official christening was held at the Monaco Grand Prix in late May. The owners also have applied to be part of La Belle Classe Superyacht, a certification created by the Yacht Club de Monaco to unite owners who are committed to yachting’s traditions, protecting the environment and using new technologies.

The builder also has launched M/Y Aurelia. Initially known as Project Petra while under construction, this is the 10th in Heesen’s 3700 series. It reaches speeds up to 30 knots and has race carinspired staterooms.

IYC has sold several yachts in the past two months, including M/Y Blind Date, the 161-foot (49m) Trinity, by brokers Mark Elliot in Ft. Lauderdale and Kevin Bonnie in Monaco; M/Y Chevy Toy, the 157-foot’ (48m) Trinity by brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Chany Sabates III in Ft. Lauderdale; M/Y Christine, a 100-foot (30m) Broward, by David Nichols of Ft. Lauderdale; and M/Y Bright Hour, a 90foot (27.4m) Mares.

The brokerage has added to its central agency listings for sale: M/Y Stargazer, a 180-foot (55m) yacht built by Zeigler Shipyard in 1964 with an extensive refit in 2006. Listed with broker Mark Elliott, the yacht is

the former Southern Breeze and Robur IV. Asking price is $7.9 million.

M/Y Easy, a 147-foot (45m) Trident, with brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Chany Sabates III in Ft. Lauderdale.

Fresh off an interior refit, asking price is $8.7 million.

M/Y Sarah A, an 89-foot (27m) Leopard, with broker Kevin Bonnie in Monaco. Asking price is $2.7 million.

Ocean Independence (OCI) has sold the 49m M/Y Asteria, with brokers Peter Hürzeler, Axel Douqué of Zurich and Peter Thompson of the UK. Built in 1970 in Greece, the vessel was converted to a yacht in 2000/2002 by Northport Engineering in New Zealand.

It carries 12 guests in six cabins and has a helideck.

OCI broker Jeroen Minnema in Antibes sold the 26m Riva M/Y Valeria.

It sleeps eight guests in four cabins.

The brokerage has listed the following new central agency listings for sale: A new build 36.5m from Jade Yachts of Taiwan with broker Peter Hürzeler in Zürich. This steel yacht will be Bureau Veritas / MCA compliant for 10 guests in five cabins. It is expected to be available 18 months from contract.

The 29m Ferretti M/Y Christine of London with broker Jim Acher in Palma. A 30m berth in Puerto Portals is also for sale.

New to the OCI charter fleet are the 59m Baglietto M/Y Vicky, available in the Western Med, and the 34m M/Y Cornelia from RMK Marine available in Croatia under the command of Capt.

Jim Gallagher.

The brokerage also recently opened an office in Auckland, New Zealand.

Moran Yacht & Ship announced the sale of the 155-foot (47m) Christensen M/Y Silver Lining.

YCO Group has recently contracted a project with a European shipyard to build a custom motoryacht in excess of 80m, according to a company statement. The yacht is due to be delivered in 2014. No other information was available.

Mississippi-based Trinity Yachts has signed a contract to build a high-speed, 120-foot (36.6m), raised pilothouse motoryacht for an experienced American yachtsman.

According to a press release, “the owner is hopeful that the design and performance of this yacht will inspire other American yachtsmen to step forward and place orders now so that manufacturing jobs can be kept in the United States during these difficult times for the yachting industry.”

This newest Trinity will have contemporary exterior styling and will be classed by ABS with a top speed of 24 knots; her range will exceed 2,500

miles at 10 knots.

Normal cruising grounds are expected to be the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas, so the yacht’s draft is being designed to be 5-foot-5-inches (1.67m) in half-load condition. This allows the owner, a racing enthusiast, to berth in Daytona Beach.

The hull design is a modification of the 26-foot (8m) beam hull design Trinity has used on four previous yachts.

Accommodations will include a fullbeam owner’s cabin and three guest staterooms. Forward of the watertight bulkhead will be three crew cabins and three full baths for a crew of five.

The 58.5m M/Y Islander and the 30m Azumut L’Or have joined the charter fleet of YPI. Islander is fresh off a two-year refit and will cruise the Adriatic and Mediterranean this summer. Jetpowered, the yacht has a swimming pool that can be filled with either fresh or salt water.

It can accommodate wheelchairs with an elevator and widened doorways. It can carry 12 guests in five staterooms and a convertible study, all with ensuite bathrooms. It also carries a crew of 12 under Capt. Duncan Stephenson.

For more information, visit www. ypigroup.com/charter.

Ft. Lauderdale-based Denison Yacht Sales has launched Denison Charter Division, which will encompass both fleet management and yacht vacation services. The new division will focus on building a fleet of charter yachts 130 feet and smaller for cruising Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

“The superyacht industry overshadows the 130 feet and under segment of the market,” said Ali Kaufmann, hired in May to create the division. She was previously with The Sacks Group. “These smaller yachts are being neglected. Our goal is to meet the strong demand for charter yachts in this size range by dedicating the specialized attention they warrant as serious charter product.”

Denison Yacht Sales also opened an office in Marina Del Rey, Calif.

Washington-based Citadel Yachts has launched its latest build, a 102-foot expedition yacht named Polar Bear, for an experienced U.S. yachtsman.

This long-range vessel has a steel displacement hull with a bulbous bow and fully protected propellers and rudders. It has 28-foot beam and offers more than 3,000 square feet of interior living space, with the engine room and lazarette providing an additional 720 square feet.

For more information, visit www. citadelyachts.com.

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Your camera is a computer, so optimize files, space and data Welcome aboard photo enthusiasts. camera is a computer and the memory It’s interesting to note that articles card is basically the disk drive.

I write for The Triton get circulated “In a digital camera, you are limited through other Internet outlets, and I’ve by the CCD that converts the image received responses to digital, and any compression from people who algorithms (such as JPEG, or MPEG for may not be doing video) that have to run, and the speed much sailing, but to write the data to the card. What you who are involved in don’t think of is that the memory card, photography. since it has a file system on it, also has In response overhead for storing the file. the May issue “This overhead may include keeping discussing memory track of used and unused blocks, maps cards, I got this of where the blocks are, and the order Photo Exposé feedback from of the blocks. This file system overhead James Schot Robert Shullich can slow down the allocation and write of Brooklyn, N.Y. speed of the card as well. (slightly edited for space): “So exFAT tries to address these “Many of the issues you raise may be issues in two ways. One is the reduction true as a single-shot photographer. And of file system overhead by the redesign maybe these high capacities have made of how the file system is organized. (I photographers lazy to shoot 1,000s of won’t go into the technical details.) pictures in the hope that there is just “The other part is I/O bus speed, one good shot in there. Actually, I can with an increase of writing the bits of take 1,000s and still have 100 percent information much faster. SDXC cards junk. have two speeds, UHS-1 and UHS-2.

“Anyway, these capacities are more The max for UHS-1 is 104MB/S, that in line with video. For is mega-bytes per example, I just got a second, which is more ‘I just set them to 8GB Flip HD camera. than 800 mega-bits automatic and hope per second.

These cameras use built-in memory and “A USB 2 channel the camera does the are formatted FAT32. has a maximum of work.’

“With a FAT32 file 480 mega-bits per – Robert Shullich system, the largest file second. A firewire 1 size is 4GB. Although is 400 mega-bits per the camera boasts a two-hour HD second and a firewire 2 is 800 mega-bits recording time, I recorded an hour and per second, just to give you perspective. it took 4GB in size, which means to The UHS-2, at a maximum of 300 shoot two hours would create two files. mega-bytes (2.4 giga-bits) per second, “The point is that for long HD video is really fast. recording, the current file systems “But you are seeing class 10 to class and current media sizes are no longer 30 cards, with 30 mega-bits per second, adequate. And since many single-shot and the cards are rated for a slower cameras also now have capability for write speed and a faster read speed. video as well, SDXC cards are being “So although Lexar announced a used in them.

128GB SDXC card, it will be a while “And a 48GB SDXC card is almost before you see a 2TB SDXC card,. And the size of a dual layer Blue Ray disc. it will be long before you see 300MB/s When these cards, which cost almost speeds. $200, come down in price, who knows, “But the speed is seen more for video maybe Blue Ray will die? than still. Although it may be annoying “I am not a photographer. I do have to have to wait between still shots for a camera for taking family pictures the image to be written to the card, and pictures at functions, etc. I just delays during video shooting won’t be set them to automatic and hope the tolerated.” camera does the work.

I’d like to thank Robert for his “My interest, and why I locked into insights. In the next issue I will give your post, was the exFAT tag, as I am in voice to Jan Boles, who responded to computers and involved with studying the same article, but replied to the nondigital forensics. I have presented technical issue of increased capacity exFAT at various computer conferences memory cards regarding quantity vs. as the file system is new, and used in quality. His thoughts heighten aesthetic desktop and server systems besides aspirations, but for now I’ll take consumer electronics. permission to go ashore.

“For a single-shot camera, the speed issue is how fast can you take the James Schot has been a professional next picture. I have experiences with photographer for more than 35 different digital cameras that after I years and has a studio/gallery in Ft. take a picture, I have to wait while the Lauderdale. Send questions to james@ camera writes to the memory card. The bestschot.com.

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One man’s shark story: Role as prey shakes veteran diver

By Roland Salerno

with several knives and, in those days, had bang-sticks while diving with It was Labor Day weekend back scuba gear or surface-supplied air. in 1985, or was it 1986? I was invited It felt different here than it did to crew on my friend Steve’s 33-foot working with other divers at off-shore sailboat Matahari on the trip back oil rigs out of Talara near the northern from Nassau to Ft. Lauderdale. coast of Peru. This time, I felt really Steve and his girlfriend, Karina, took helpless and alone. me to Rose Island for a little snorkeling As I looked face-to-face with this before our return; he told me he huge, black Mako shark, I raised my knew of a little shallow spot that had head out of the water and looked for incredible lobsters. Once we arrived, we my friends. They were 60 or 70 yards anchored and dove down to find three away. I shouted, “Steve, there is a big great lobsters waiting to become our shark in the water.” breakfast.

“We saw him,” he calmly said. “Take After the short plunge, we returned it easy and swim back to the beach.” to the sailboat galley, where Karina and I swam very fast back to the beach I made an incredible lobster omelet and, after a while, stopped and looked that I can still taste after all these years. back. There he was again, right behind Soon after breakfast, we started our sail me, maybe 20 feet from my fins. As I back home. looked, he got closer. We looked at each Beautiful summer weather and a other in the eyes. I knew he was looking light-though-firm me straight in the breeze took us to eyes.

Cat Cay, where All of a sudden, In my many years of we stopped at he veered away commercial diving, I had and swam swiftly Honeymoon Beach, seen many sharks. a dreamy and into the darker picture-perfect and deeper anchorage where water. Everything we spent the night. happened so In the morning, Steve said, “Why not quickly that I didn’t realize I was go out for a swim to shore and look at swimming so fast. I saw my friends the other side of this bay?” He had been swimming toward me. When I made it there before and said there was a great to the beach, my heart was pumping snorkeling reef on the other side, which so hard that I thought it was going to happens to be the open reef to the deep burst out of my chest. shipping lane between the Bahamas “Did you guys see that shark?” I and the U.S. mainland. gasped.

We made it to shore and walked “It was a big one, buddy,” Steve to the other side of the thin beach laughed. Karina guessed it was 10-12 to the reef. We got in the water and feet long. started our exploration. The reef was I could not believe what had just alive with all kinds of fish doing their happened, but Steve said that he was “fishy” things: chasing each other not worried. When he saw the fish in and swimming fast from one spot to the reef going about their business another. without any concern, he realized that Steve and Karina separated from me this shark was not feeding or interested and went a little farther out; I was left in us. He was just cruising and by myself, with mask, fins and snorkel, checking out the reef, just like we were looking for something different.

After a while, we went to the other Suddenly, I felt a presence but I did side of the island and made our way not see anything immediately, so I kept back to our sailboat. At lunch time, on swimming parallel to the beach, safely back on the boat, I told them I looking down on the magnificent reef. had never felt so alone or at the mercy I turned around briefly to get my of a predator before. bearings and I saw this big black shark Steve looked at me and Karina and following me. I could not believe my said, “You see Roli, that’s what happens eyes; my heart stopped. when you miss church on Sunday.”

In my many years of commercial diving, I had seen many sharks. Not Roland Salerno is a commercial diver very big, just what I would call “regular” and the owner of The Diver Underwater sharks. We were always watchful, diving Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale. in teams, and sharks were not much of Comments on this essay are welcome at a concern. We were always fully suited editorial@the-triton.com.

Discovery Channel’s 24th annual Shark Week begins July 31 at 9 p.m. with seven new nightly shows. For more information, visit dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Boat shows in Sydney, Phuket, San Diego, Cannes and Monaco July 3 SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

(first Sunday of every month) at Riverwalk, Ft. Lauderdale. Free, 11a.m. to 2 p.m.. www.fortlauderdale.gov

July 7 The Triton’s Bridge luncheon,

noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day.

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

Space is limited.

July 9 14th annual International Yacht Restoration School Summer Gala, Newport, R.I. The gala fund-raising event includes a special black-andwhite photography exhibit comprised of work by marine photographers. www.iyrs.org, 401-848-5777 ext. 217, dopp@iyrs.org

EVENT OF MONTH July 6 Networking, Triton style

We host social networking events on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. Only the location changes. This month, we’re joining with Wecando Printing to socailize at the Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club, a hidden gem in the Riverland neighborhood of Ft. Lauderdale. No RSVP necessary; just bring business cards and be prepared to meet new friends and business contacts. Read more about Wecando Printing on page C4.

July 14-17 8th annual San Diego

Yacht and Boat Show, Sheraton Hotel and Marina, Harbor Island. www. sandiegoyachtandboatshow.com

July 18-19 3rd annual July Summer

Symposium, New Bedford, Mass. The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) event is open

Montauk Point, Martha’s Vineyard and Buzzards Tower on its way to a champagne finish inside Newport Harbor off the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. www.ildistancerace.org

Aug. 19-21 Montreal Classic Boat Festival. www.fbcmontreal.com

Aug. 25-28 25th anniversary Newport

to all members of the industry. www. abbra.org/summer-symposium, jslemons@abbra.org

Bucket Regatta, Newport Shipyard, Rhode Island. This year will feature a Bucket Demi Class for yachts with an LOA between 76 and 99 feet. www. newportbucket.com

July 20-24 The Six Senses Phuket

Aug. 27-28 Newport Arts Festival, the

Raceweek. This yacht racing off Phuket’s east coast is one of Asia’s fastest growing regattas. www. phuketraceweek.com

July 28-Aug. 1 The Sydney Boat Show (Australia), Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour. Features 300 yachts in water and 25,000 square meters of exhibition space. www. sydneyboatshow.com.

July 29-Aug. 6 153rd anniversary

of the New York Yacht Club summer cruise. This year departs from and returns to Newport. www.nyyc.org

Aug. 3 The Triton’s monthly networking event (the first Wednesday of every month) from 6-8 p.m.

Sponsored by Poseidon Promotions at Lauderdale Marine Center in Ft. Lauderdale. No RSVP necessary; just bring business cards and get ready to meet new people. www.the-triton.com Aug. 4 The Triton’s Bridge luncheon,

noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day.

Yacht captains only. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.

Aug. 5-6 Classic Lyman and Antique

Boat Rendezvous, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. A complete calendar of events is available at www.OldBoatLovers.com.

Aug. 7 SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

(first Sunday of every month) at Riverwalk, Ft. Lauderdale. Free, 11a.m. to 2 p.m.. www.fortlauderdale.gov

Aug. 12-14 9th annual Shipyard Cup, East Boothbay, Maine. Invitational regatta open to sailing yachts over 70 feet. www.shipyardcup.com

Aug. 19 Ida Lewis Distance Race

Newport, Rhode Island. Features a 177nm and a 150nm race course off Fort Adams in Narragansett Bay. The race includes turning marks at Castle Hill, Brenton Reef, Block Island,

Newport Yachting Center, Newport, R.I. Fine and functional art on the waterfront with regional and national artists. Live music, from Celtic to jazz, activities for kids and a café. Proceeds to benefit Looking Upwards, to support people with developmental disabilities. www.newportartsfestival.com

Aug. 29-Sept. 11 U.S. Open, New York City. One of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. www.usopen.org

Sept. 4 SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch (first Sunday of every month) at Riverwalk, Ft. Lauderdale. Free 11a.m. to 2 p.m.. www.fortlauderdale.gov

Sept. 6-11 34th annual Cannes

International Boat and Yacht Show, France. Before Monaco Yacht show and for smaller yachts. Exhibitions include new vessels in the “Old” Port and the pre-owned in Port Pierre Canto. www. salonnautiquecannes.com

Sept. 21-24 21st annual Monaco Yacht

Show, Port Hercules, Monaco. This year includes 100 yachts from 25m to 90m, 500 exhibitors and 27,000 attendees.

The show brings together ship-builders, designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers. www. monacoyachtshow.org

MAKING PLANS Aug. 17 The Triton’s 5th annual Poker Run

Come with your street-legal ride for a start from Hall of Fame Marina with stops at Crew Unlimited, Maritime Professional Training and Universal Marine.

The run will end with networking at National Marine Suppliers from 6-8 p.m. The goal is to raise $2,000 for the Triton Scholarship Fund at Broward College. No need to RSVP; just show up by 5:30 p.m. Hands are $5 each with a minimum buy-in of two hands. More info at www. the-triton.com.

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SPOTTED: Miami, mid-Atlantic

Triton Spotters

Freelance Chef Peter Ziegelmeier worked a Bahamas gig on M/Y Pepper XIII and brought his Triton for the passage back to North Miami. Resting safely at Turnberry Isle, the chef and poet shared this: ‘When its marine news for captains and crews, pick up The Triton and forget all your blues.’

PHOTO FROM PETER ZIEGELMEIER Gotta love poets.

Despite all the demands of performing a modified “crossing the line” ceremony in late May, the veteran crew of M/Y Allegria once again brought their Triton along for the ride.

From left, the Royal Court included Davie Jones, first assistant to the King (played by Nick Hornby, crossing watchkeeper); the royal baby (played by Eng. Johan van Eeden); King Neptune (played by Capt. Craig Turnbull); Her Royal Highness Amphitrite (played by Andrew Brennan, a captain and senior crossing watchkeeper); and the royal doctor (played by First Officer Kyle De Wet).

We have a similar shot from last year’s crossing. We can hardly wait to see what the court has in store for next year. M/Y Allegria was in Palma in June preparing for its summer in Greece and Turkey. Fair winds gang.

Where have you taken your Triton recently?

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Flat, pizza, stick or bread

Choices of chocolates

Focaccia quite the versatile dough

Tasty treats for turndowns

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No ego stroke; chefs improve when asking for feedback

TRITON SURVEY: TRADITIONS

Deckhand Desmond Lewis performs the most common yachting tradition of them all, lowering the ensign at sunset on M/Y SunChaser , a 140-foot Richmond docked at Casey’s Marina in Newport.

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Traditions still part of fabric of yachting

By Lucy Chabot Reed Yacht captains in a From the Bridge luncheon recently commented about the loss of traditions on yachts. “Who flies a blue flag anymore?” one of them lamented.

We’re not sure, so we asked. We received answers to this month’s Triton survey from 160 captains and crew and we were heartened to learn that most yacht crew not only know about these traditions, but still practice them onboard.

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Most yacht crew – 84.7 percent – have worked on yachts that follow traditions. And more than half of those do so on their current vessel.

“I actually cannot recall any vessel that I have crewed on that does not follow 0800 flag up, sunset, flag down,” said an engineer on yachts more than 10 years. “It’s fun to keep the history and traditions alive.”

“Traditions are a good thing, within reason, and hearken back to a kinder, gentler time when yachting was enjoyed by yachtsmen in sharp contrast to today’s owners,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “Yachtsmen were aware and educated about traditions, and they

were appreciative of the small details that separate a yacht from a boat.

“I might add that this is regardless of vessel size,” this captain said.

“Naturally, adjustments can be made for a more family-style run yacht, however all of the owners that I have introduced and educated about the more common traditions quickly ‘got it’ and enjoyed following at least the more basic ones aboard.

“In short, traditions are a good thing and knowledge of them, whether followed or not, are part of what sets a true professional apart from the rest.”

Just 15 percent of captains and crew have not worked on a yacht that performed traditions.

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Yacht chefs are always asking for feedback on the food they prepare, but why we want to know may shock you.

Although it may appear as though we are insecure and simply looking for an ego boost, when we ask “Did the owner like it?” and “Did they eat everything?” we are asking for specifics to do our job better Culinary Waves and to better determine what is Mary Beth Lawton Johnson expected of us in regard to dietary likes and dislikes.

If your chef asks questions like these all the time, it is because they have not been told or completely filled in. If a chef asks if the owner liked or commented on the food they just slaved hours over, it is not to stroke egos but rather to pinpoint what aspect of the meal was the most satisfying. That gives us chefs some idea of what the person enjoyed in the meal, and what they didn’t.

Without feedback from the owner, captain, chief stew or really anyone in the crew, even the finest of the world’s top chefs are left in the dark, wondering if they should repeat the efforts or move on to something else.

Maybe the chef is totally out of his/her league and doesn’t understand. Maybe they have many eating styles to juggle in the one meal so it is imperative that feedback be given, good or bad.

Feedback is a measurable gauge of what and how you are doing and what your work is accomplishing. You now know the expectations and level of satisfaction that the owners expect.

Feedback is also inspiring to a chef

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ore than 200 people joined us for Triton Networking on the first Wednesday in June with Pioneer Linens. Held at Bradford Marine, we welcomed yacht brokers from Bradford’s open house and a berth control event from International Yacht Training.

Yummy tacos from Nacho Bizness along with cold beverages made unwinding after work easy and fun. See dozens more photos at www.

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aindrops threatened but never fell on our networking event on the third Wednesday in June with Tess Electrical / Imtra.

About 150 people enjoyed South Florida fusion cuisine from Posh Catering, music from the YES boys and great company with representatives from Tess. It hardly ever rains on Triton events.

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Check out yacht club, Wecando Printing at July networking Wecando Printing is sponsoring our Triton networking on July 6, the first Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 p.m. The industry is invited to join us at Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club off Riverland Road east of U.S. 441.

Until then, meet Tom Letourneau, owner of Wecando Printing.

Q. Tell us Letourneau about Wecando.

Wecando is an all-service branding company, a onestop shop for printing, promotional items, embroidery and screen printing.

We handle the projects so our clients don’t have to, from the graphic design, printing and purchasing, all the way down to the shipping.

We strive to turn our customers into clients, to fully understand their business and then help them market that.

We understand yachting and the difference between what an owner wants for their family and what they want the captain and crew to provide to charterers and guests. We understand the napkins, floor mats and the things that most captains care to forget about.

We are here to make their lives easier.

Q. How long have you been in business?

I started this company in 2003 as All Promotional Solutions and only sold promotional products.

One day, International Yacht Collection ordered T-shirts for the boat show. Once IYC saw our quality and price, it asked us to bid on all its printing, and we were launched into the printing business.

Q. Why the name change?

Clients that I had for years would ask me how to make out the checks and I realized they weren’t remembering my name. I was that mechanic who didn’t have time to work on my own car. I had to change my brand and market myself to pull through the failing economy.

Shortly after that, I made a delivery to a yacht client hauled out in a shipyard in Miami, carrying the order up the steps, several trips. The purser looked at me and said, “Tom, this is why you get all my business. You just have that ‘we can do’ attitude.” She deserves credit for our new name.

Q. What do you offer to the marine industry?

You name it, WeCanDo it. Our most popular items include T-shirts, polo shirts, flex cups, napkins, floor mats, flags, hats and boat totes, but the list could go on for days.

We do different things for marine

industry corporate accounts than for yachts, and we are even working on a client’s new fishing brand.

Yachts are a personal favorite to me as my family moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1986 when my dad opened Jay Bettis Yachts and later Alexander Yachts in the old hotel on the southeast corner of the 17th Street Bridge.

I worked on yachts in high school and college during the summers and loved it. I even did a summer in Alaska on a salmon fishing boat, but long-term I wanted to do the corporate life.

Q. Tell us about your team.

I work personally with the yachts.

My crew backs me up with finding everything once I know what the client wants and that way we can deliver the right product, the right quality and all at the right price.

Q. What’s next for your company?

Wecando recently partnered with a client that sponsors sporting events including professional soccer and mixed martial arts. We are in the process of helping promote these events and that will include giving away free tickets. I have been a long-time supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and the Boys Scouts of America, so a lot of the tickets will go to those kids, but if we have extra tickets, we can give them to visiting

crew members and clients.

Wecando ships all over the world, but South Florida is home and we want everyone to love it here as much as we do.

Q. Why did you choose to sponsor a Triton event?

I have a lot of clients in the industry and I am a firm believer in doing business with friends.

The other reason is the Lauderdale Isles Yacht & Tennis Club, which I am a member of. This place is a hidden treasure. It is the perfect price range for crew members with families, it has a huge pool, great patio area, awesome bar, great food, dining room that the kids use for babysitting club, playground, tennis courts and there are classes offered for karate, tennis, yoga and more.

My family loves going there and I want to share it. This isn’t the yacht owners’ club; this is a crew crowd. I sponsored this event to give people a chance to see LIYTC. Wecando Printing is located at 111 W. Davie Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale.

Contact them at +1 954-764-6188 or through www.wecandoprint.com. Our networking event is at the Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club at 2637 Whale Harbor Lane, Ft. Lauderdale, 33312-4647.

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Focaccia Bread

By Mary Beth Lawton Johnson If you have to make bread onboard, don’t panic. This recipe can be versatile, taking on the form of a flat bread, bread sticks, a big thick and soft focaccia bread, even a pizza bread. Throw in olives, sea salt, sun-dried tomatoes and/or fresh herbs to season it perfectly. You can even substitute whole wheat for the bread flour.

2 cups warm water 2 packets or 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Pour the water into the bowl of a mixer fitted with an attachment. Sprinkle yeast over the water and stir to dissolve. Let stand and wait for yeast to proof, about 5 minutes.

Once bubbly, add 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups bread flour Seasonings of choice (I use rosemary, cut up olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic) 1 teaspoon salt Mix on low speed.

Turn out on a floured surface and knead 2 to 3 minutes.

Focaccia is flexible ; it fills the need for a variety of breads.

Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Punch down dough and turn out on the floured surface again. Roll out into shape desired. l usually roll it out to fit a jelly roll pan.

Brush top with olive oil, sprinkle sea salt and bake at 350 degrees F until done.

Remove from oven, brush again with olive oil, sprinkle more sea salt, serve.

Variations in final roll out phase: Place cheese on top, ground meat, roasted peppers, olives, and cover with another thin layer of dough.

Seal edges. Bake.

Add pesto, fresh basil leaves, chopped pine nuts.

Add tomato pesto, tomato concentrate,

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sun-dried tomatos, black olives Add artichoke pesto, chopped artichokes, grated parmesan Add candied fruit, chopped nuts, brown sugar crystals (roll out dough in this) Go for a total cheese focaccia: Add parmesan, gruyere, mozzarella Go healthier: Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower, flax seeds, oats, etc.

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A chef that has specific information can spend concentrated time acquiring because they will know they are doing the items that are needed to fulfill the well. Chefs always aim to please when task at hand. And it makes good fiscal they know their work is appreciated. sense for the yacht to give feedback.

When chefs don’t get feedback, it If chefs don’t get feedback, we have can create a whole host of problems to ask. It has less to do with us and for the yacht and chef. The chef has any perceived insecurities and more to guess what the to do with our owner and/or desire to gather If chefs don’t get guests need and information on want, which will how to do our jobs feedback, we have to ultimately mean ask. It has less to do with better. that the owners, Too many chefs us and any perceived guests and even come and go in crew won’t get this industry, insecurities and more what they want. and the longer I to do with our desire Also, lack of do this, the more to gather information feedback means I realize that that the food and the chef-yacht on how to do our jobs the budget will be relationship has to better. all over the map. be a perfect fit. If Chefs provision your chef doesn’t the ship. get feedback, how will they ever give If the chef does not understand you what you want? How will it ever be what to provide then he/she might a perfect fit? shotgun the food. That is, they will buy Chefs who don’t know what is extraneous items to cover every need expected stop caring about meeting under the sun. the needs.

The result is that the yacht’s food budget skyrockets. Owners and guests Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified who aren’t clear about what they like executive pastry chef and Chef de and want actually set the chef up to Cuisine and has worked on yachts for a shotgun approach at the hopes of 20 years. Comments on this column are appeasing an undefined palate. welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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How’s a stew to choose among all the turndown chocolates?

Part of the five-star luxury service we provide for our guests on board is the turn-down service.

Turn-downs are usually done while the guests are having dinner. It involves removing and stowing heavy comforters and pillows, turning back the sheets and blanket with a decorative fold and ironing the sheets Stew Cues and pillowcases Alene Keenan to look crisp and inviting.

It also includes cleaning the room and bathroom one last time so that everything is neat, tidy, and organized.

And last but not least, an important aspect of this ritual is leaving a sweet treat for guests to enjoy to promote a sense of luxury and well-being.

One of the most common treats to leave is a beautiful piece of chocolate.

The selection of chocolates available is remarkable. Each brand claims to be better than the last. Chocolatiers have been around for centuries, but in recent years there has been an increase in the number and type of gourmet and artisanal chocolate brands available.

We want to make the best choice when we purchase chocolates for turndowns by providing a high-quality product at a reasonable cost. But what is the difference between the various types and brands available?

All chocolate originates from the fermented, roasted and ground beans of the cacao or cocoa tree. A chocolate beverage consumed in Mesoamerica had been around for centuries before Christopher Columbus introduced cacoa beans to Spain. Cacao beans were a prized commodity, and were used as currency throughout Central and South America and Mexico.

The Pre-Columbian peoples of the Americas drank chocolate beverages in many forms. They mixed it with chili pepper, maize and vanilla to make a foamy, spicy drink. Chocolate was not used simply for beverages; it was incorporated into Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine in many ways.

Not everyone was eager to accept the mysterious new beverage. The French considered it a dangerous drug.

Its popularity spread and by 1615 it was the official drink of the French court.

By the 1700s it had become all the rage in Italy and England. In London, a milk chocolate drink was developed, which was initially used in apothecaries. The recipe was eventually sold to the Cadbury Brothers.

In the 19th century, John Cadbury developed a process for emulsifying chocolate and created the first chocolate bar. Interestingly enough, the

Cadburys were a Quaker family, and were encouraging the general public to give up alcohol consumption and drink chocolate instead.

As a result of religious persecution, many of the Quaker families fled England and settled in the American colony of Pennsylvania, founded by William Penn in 1862. By 1864 several thousand Quakers had settled in Pennsylvania, including one Milton Hershey. Chocolate kisses, anyone?

During the Industrial Revolution (18th-19th Century) a Dutch chocolate master invented the chocolate press, which extracted cocoa oil and left the dry powder we know as cocoa. This was the innovation that made chocolate affordable to the common man.

Manufacturers began producing chocolate, including Cadbury, Fry, Nestle , Lindt and Hershey.

Today chocolate is one of the most popular and recognizable flavors in the world. Although cocoa originated in the Americas, today most chocolate comes from Africa.

Everyone has an opinion about the best brand of chocolate, but I thought it would be fun to think outside the box a bit, and so I have looked up the top 10 Chocolate Destinations. They are: No. 10: Cologne, Germany, home of the Stollwerck Chocolate company No. 9: Tain L’Hermitage, France, home of the famed Valrhona Chocolate company and chocolate cooking school No. 8: Hershey, Pennsylvania, dubbed “The Sweetest Place on Earth” No. 7: New York City, where you can take the New Cuisine Chocolate tour, or the Luxury Chocolate tour No. 6: Villajoyosa, Spain’s oldest gourmet chocolate producer, Valor No. 5: San Francisco, home of Ghirardelli’s Chocolates No. 4: Oaxaca, Mexico, the world’s first chocolatiers No. 3: Barcelona, the first Europeans to experience chocolate, and a center of chocolate production ever since No. 2: Zurich. The Swiss consume more chocolate per capita than any other country; take a ride on the Swiss Chocolate Train No. 1: Brussels, the chocolate capital of the world, home to Godiva, Leonidas, and Zaabar Just remember the four basic food groups, and you can’t go wrong: Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.

Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stewardess for 20 years. She offers interior crew training classes, workshops, seminars, and onboard training through her company, Yacht Stew Solutions (www. yachtstewsolutions.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.

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Have you worked on a yacht that performed yachting traditions?

No – 15.3% Yes, previous vessel – 39.5%

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Which flags does your vessel fly?

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‘The following of proper flag etiquette is the very least yacht crew sh SURVEY, from page C1 “Unless a classic regatta or race or gathering, traditions are dying off aboard the modern yachts,” said a captain on a yacht less than 100 feet who has been in the industry more than 15 years. “Crews don’t have time for this stuff and owners don’t seem to care too much.”

We wondered if traditions were a thing of the past, so we asked.

The largest group – about 36 percent – admitted it has been a while.

But a quarter of respondents said “today” and almost 29 percent said “this season.”

In an effort to find out which traditions yachts follow, we asked Which flags does your vessel fly?

All fly the country flag of registration on the stern. But only 126 of the 160 respondents fly the courtesy flag. Just 68 fly a yacht club flag (on the bow), and 51 fly the owner’s burgee (top of the mast).

“You forgot yacht club flags,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet.

“Many owners are bridge officers of

their respective yacht clubs. We have flown Rear Commodore, Commodore and Fleet Captain flags.”

When it comes to yachting traditions, none may be more classic than flying the blue flag when the owner is not onboard. (It becomes a blue light at night.) Just 27 of our 160 respondents do this, about 16.8 percent.

“I miss the pomp and tradition that yachting used to have more of,” said the captain of a yacht between 140-160 feet who has been in yachting more than 20 years. “I wonder if anyone still sells the blue and white owner-aboard light like we used to see. Has anyone seen one lately?”

We were curious if this blue flag/ light was just a tradition for large vessels, so we crunched these numbers by size of yacht. We were right. There was a strong drop in blue flags among smaller vessels. Vessels of less than 120 feet made up 52 percent of overall respondents but just 26 percent of vessels that fly a blue flag.

When the owner is aboard and dining, it used to be common to see

a white flag (or a white light after sunset). Just 17 of our respondents do this, about 10.6 percent.

And when moored on Sunday or on holidays, it used to be common to see the Union Jack fly. Just three of our survey respondents noted that they still do this, just 1.8 percent.

Does your vessel hoist flags at 0800 and lower them at sunset?

Most yacht crew – 64.1 percent – still follow this tradition, presumably briskly in the morning, and slowly in the evenings.

“The following of proper flag etiquette is the very least yacht crew should do,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years.

“The only reason we do not lower our ensign at night is that we have it illuminated,” said a captain in yachting more than 25 years. .

“I was warned how strict the flag hoist and lowering had to be when in New England waters a few years ago,” said a captain in yachting more than 15 years. “I was one of the few following the guns and 0800, etc. By the end of the summer, we gave up.”

“The ensign flag ceremonies of raising at 0800 and lowering at local sunset are vital training of the assigned deckhand,” said the captain of a yacht 140-160 feet. “This is the only item that the lowest deck rank would be held personally responsible for (on my yachts). It teaches respect and responsibility, vital attributes for deck crew when advancing through ranks.

“Attention to detail is a cornerstone of navigation, safety and life onboard, so traditions that teach these should be maintained,” this captain said. “Once you forget your heritage/traditions you have no basis for your future. Good-bye respect; hello yachting ‘industry’.”

Does your yacht dip your country flag when passing by a navy ship?

Most have let this tradition slide.

Just 24.5 percent still do this.

Among those yachts that do perform flag traditions, we were curious to know Is it because of the captain or the owner?

In most cases, it is either the captain (nearly 50 percent of responses) or both (25.3 percent) that require that flag traditions be followed. More than

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Don’t whistle while you work ... and no bananas onboard

By Lucy Chabot Reed Some traditions in yachting started as superstitions. We asked captains and crew in this month’s survey if their vessels follow any of these: Don’t leave port on Friday (44 respondents). “The No-Leaving-Port-onFriday tradition is not a hard and fast rule,” said a captain in the industry more than 15 years. “And it would only be for re-positioning, not part of, say, a two-week run through the Bahamas.”

No whistling (41) No bananas (24) Crossing the line ceremony when crossing the equator (pollywog to shellback ceremony), the similar mid-Atlantic ceremony, one when first crossing the Panama Canal, even one when crossing the Arctic Circle (Bluenose Initiation) (17) “I’ve participated in the good-natured fun, invocation, rum, salt-water shower and things, but I hope the hazing and abuse has been relegated to the history books.”

Crew participate in nearly a dozen different rituals before heading off on a large voyage, including taking a swig of rum or pouring one over the side for King Neptune, and throwing

unused coins over the side to ensure a safe crossing, “At the start of any passage I think it’s important to ask for Neptune’s blessing; a shot of rum for all the crew and Neptune, too,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet.

No women as crew (7) Step aboard with right foot first (7) “Superstitions are from the dark ages and should be ignored,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “Prepare properly for your voyage and use common sense.”

And there are many more traditions than the few we listed, including: No rabbit aboard, not even the word (2) No pigs No green clothes Wear red pants after an Atlantic crossing Rounding the two horns means you may rest both elbows on the table at meal times; rounding one, you may rest one elbow on the table Senior officer/captain is last in the tender, first out Some traditions have evolved with yachting: Paint a boat mural with crew list on the concrete in Horta, Azores, before you sail Enlist the greenest crew member to tune

the radar First billfish dunking Raise the davit when the bar is open to other crew (This also means there’s no owner aboard.)

Some traditions are as old as the sea itself: Don’t rename the boat If you do rename the boat, keep the old name somewhere onboard When changing the boat name, put a coin in the lowest part of the bilge.

“Beware of the Boat Elf,” one veteran captain wrote in. “The boat elf is a creature that steals items that are not returned to their proper stowage location. One has to roundly curse the elf and turn the ship inside out to threaten it sufficiently to return the item.

When turning the ship inside out, one must always be alert to potential dangers and aware that the elf may have stolen the object in order to bring your attention to a dangerous situation to allow you to intervene.”

Some traditions seems to have confused people. One respondent said no cats aboard; another said cats aboard are good luck.

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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‘I am disappointed at how many boats have no idea of tradition’ A few more thoughts about yachting traditions: n n n I am sorry to see them disappear.

They help create crew unity, respect for the sea, and just plain ol’ good feelings. n n n In an era with decreasing effort put forth toward gentlemanly behavior, honor or tradition, it is nice to see properly dressed boats with appropriately groomed crew as we travel throughout the world. Traditions define where we come from and the people that have come before us in our industry. They are not only significant to us, but the entire maritime industry.

A boat that follows traditions looks sharper than boats that don’t. n n n Tradition, ceremony and courtesy are what separates yachting from boating. n n n I know of no other profession that holds onto traditions as much as the maritime profession. Not only because most of these traditions make sense and provide order to daily life, but it also

pays tribute to our predecessors who lived and died at sea. n n n Freedom of choice is what being on the ocean and yachting is all about.

Traditions can be fun and everyone should practice a few. n n n I am disappointed at how many boats have no idea of tradition, especially flag etiquette. I see flags flown improperly all the time. It’s all part of the same thing, like good paint, shiny varnish, polished metal, clean flags in good repair, etc. A proper yacht. n n n The level to which a yacht crew consistently follows practical traditions is a direct and positive reflection of their intentions and abilities to uphold the highest level of standards.

Too often, traditions get overlooked, and too often we miss the point.

Handling the flags and lights in the appropriate manner and time gives the crew a sense of proper accomplishment and pride in a job well done. It reflects well upon the vessel, crew and owner. I

may not notice all of the yachts that do not follow traditional etiquette, but I sure notice the few that do.

If you do not at least handle your ensign properly, I encourage you to do so. You would be surprised as to who notices and what it means.

On a previous U.S. flagged yacht, we properly folded the flag every night.

We once had a retired four-star Navy admiral onboard who saw two crew folding the flag. He quietly stepped outside to where they were folding the flag, waited for them to complete their task, then reverently saluted each of them and shook their hands with words of gratitude and with great respect for what they had just done.

Tell me that experience didn’t make their effort worthwhile. n n n Doing flags at colors and sunset usually indicates a well-run yacht.

Owners and captain older than 50 like tradition; for the next generation, it’s not as important. n n n Here in the Med it seems only to be

classic yachts that keep up traditions.

May God bless them on the water. n n n Traditions now seem only possible on private yachts and for owners and crew who respect and enjoy the sea, which is unfortunate. Most yachts now have different type and style of owner who only wants to show a yacht as a status symbol and taxi. n n n I respect yachting tradition. What is more important is seamanship, which includes navigation without instruments. Anyone offering themselves as crew should come equipped with basic knowledge of nautical terms and a good understanding of all maneuvers. Owners should strongly consider chalk-talks and drills, all sailing maneuvers, man overboard, anchoring, reefing and steering. n n n Crew who are only in yachting for what they can get out of it financially are destroying it. The fun side is starting to disappear.

Only 10 percent of crew think traditions are too old-fashioned to follow SURVEY, from page C9 crew was to dress for arrival. Though yachts between 121-140 feet made up just 14.6 percent of all respondents, the group made up 47 percent of those who dress for their arrival into port.

Do crew enter from the port side and owner / guests from the starboard side?

This question may not have been worded the best way, nor did the available answers target every scenario (such as there being no port-side entryway on many smaller yachts). Even

so, just a quarter of respondents follow this tradition of reserving the starboard formal entryway for owner and guests.

We crunched the results of those who answered “no” to this question by vessel size, and we were surprised to learn that size didn’t dictate a no answer.

And finally, we were curious to know What do you think of yachting traditions?

Most respondents – 56 percent – agreed that traditions are part of yachting and should be followed, regardless of the size or type of vessel.

“Traditions are what built yachting,”

said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. “They should be followed as best they can.”

“Flags wear out at high speed hence are inappropriate for fast yachts,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet. “Flag tradition is as old as yachting itself and should be respected and carried on.”

More than a quarter of respondents thought traditions were fine for large yachts, but didn’t fit with smaller, family-oriented yachts.

“Large yachts with seven or more crew should follow flag traditions,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet.

“It’s good for the yachts with more than one or two crew, and it looks smart,” said a captain in yachting more than 10 years. “It shows the other boats that you are aware of your surroundings and taking an interest in some of the finer aspects of yachting.

“Some of the smaller boats do not make the flagstaff accessible behind the tender, making it virtually unreachable at the best of times,” this captain said.

“You cannot fault a designer who forgets the practicality of actually working aboard.”

Only 6 percent thought they were just for show when the boss or guests were around.

About 10 percent admitted they were a bit old-fashioned.

We were curious to know if tenure played a part in this opinion so we crunched these answers by length of time in the industry. Not surprisingly, few veteran captains and crew (just 3.8 percent of those with more than 20 years in the industry) thought traditions were old-fashioned, compared with those in the industry less than 20 years (14.8 percent of that group thought traditions were old-fashioned).

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Lawrence Hollyfield is an associate editor. Comments on this survey are welcome at lucy@the-triton. com. We conduct our monthly surveys online. All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, register for our e-mails online at www.the-triton.com.

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NUTRITION: Take It In

Summer blueberries bring vital minerals to life There are few true blue foods Americans can use to celebrate the star-spangled Fourth of July holiday – except blueberries.

Luckily, blueberries, which are a North American native that are now grown around the globe, offer a bounty full of health benefits that are cause to celebrate no matter what your Take It In Carol Bareuther nationality.

Blueberries were once gathered by the Native Americans from the forests of North America where they were a regular part of the diet.

These blue berries were eaten fresh out of hand. They were also dried and added to stews and soups as well as meats to make a long-lasting jerky.

Today, the cultivated highbush blueberry is grown commercially in the United States and Canada as well as in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. In fact, consumption around the world has skyrocketed and it isn’t just because blueberries have a sweet taste and delightfully crunchy texture. Blueberries are also a potent source of many health benefits.

For starters, blueberries contain just 80 calories per 1 cup serving with virtually no heart-clogging fat or cholesterol or blood pressure-raising sodium.

According to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, these fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber. For example, a serving provides about 14 milligrams or almost 25 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C, a

Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, substances that can help to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s.

When buying fresh berries, look at the bottom of a package. Stains may indicate the fruit is bad.

Refrigerate immediately. Don’t wash them until you’re ready to eat them and they’ll last longer. nutrient that helps keep our immune systems, gums and capillaries healthy.

Blueberries are an excellent source of manganese, a mineral that aids in the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates, and a good source of dietary fiber.

Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, substances that can help to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s. In fact, according to the USDA database of the antioxidant activity of selected foods (ORAC or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity values), blueberries rank among the highest on a per serving basis.

Anthocyanins, the plant-based substances that give berries their blue hue, are what provide blueberries with their high antioxidant power.

The anthocyanins found naturally in blueberries have been shown to help prevent heart disease in two ways.

First, lab animals fed blueberries were discovered to have an increased production of nitric oxide, which helps to maintain normal blood pressure.

Secondly, other studies in laboratory animals have shown that blueberry consumption was associated with lower cholesterol and total fats in the blood.

Like cranberries, blueberries contain

a substance called proanthocyanidins that has been linked to the prevention of urinary tract infection. Research shows that proanthocyanidins prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract where they can multiply and cause infection.

Fresh blueberries are most plentiful in the summer months of both the northern and southern hemispheres.

When buying fresh berries, look for firm, plump, dry berries with smooth skins that show no signs of mold. If you see blueberry stains at the bottom of a package, that may indicate that fruit is bad or bruised. Refrigerate berries immediately after purchase. Don’t wash them until you’re ready to eat them or this will hasten their spoilage.

Of course, the best thing about blueberries is eating them. Make a breakfast parfait by layering blueberries with nonfat yogurt and granola.

Sprinkle them over a spinach and walnut salad. Pop them in muffin or pancake batter. Or, simply wash them and eat out of hand.

Anyway you enjoy them, they are bound to make a blue day better.

Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton.

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Debt and deficit affect saving, spending, investing budgets If you listen to news reports, read newspapers, or use the Internet, you cannot escape the latest news about the economy. Among the terms used are debt and deficit. Both of these terms have a significant impact on individual investing.

A disturbing few people understand Yachting Capital the meaning Mark A. Cline of these words.

It is especially confusing when the words are tied with stimulus spending and bailout conversations.

Let’s start with simple definitions.

Debt is owing to someone else, in most cases money, for goods or some other form of personal service but delaying the payment. Each person who has debt has made a promise to re-pay the debt at some future time.

Considerable money can be made by holding debt, if you are the person lending. This can be done in the form of an investment. Most of us commonly consider our personal debt when we discuss debt and completely understand our debt situation.

The term deficit is frequently used when the federal government spends more money in a fiscal year than it collects in tax revenue. This spending beyond income creates a budget deficit.

In the rare instance when government expenditures are less than tax revenues, the result is a budget surplus. Budget deficits occur personally but obviously do not make the news. You are painfully aware when you spend more than you make and typically make quick adjustments to stay financially viable.

How can the government spend more than it collects? Simply by borrowing money. The total amount owed by the federal government is called the national debt.

The federal government guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest. Individuals, corporations, state and local governments, foreign governments, and others are willing to lend money backed by the good faith and credit of the United States.

Although Treasury securities pay relatively low interest rates, they appeal to investors seeking lower risk. This may seem like the personal budget and spending habits of many of us.

There is also quite a bit of borrowing between federal agencies. For example, Congress has long been in the habit of borrowing excess Social Security revenues. As a result, the national debt is divided into two categories: debt held

by the public and intragovernmental holdings.

As you can imagine, there’s considerable debate over how long the government can keep borrowing to finance spending.

Regardless of how you feel about government spending, you might benefit from understanding the terminology and where you would want to invest your money.

Many people are becoming uncomfortable investing in municipal bonds. These are the public debt from towns and cities to build government buildings, roads, etc. But recently, cities and towns have had financial difficulties, calling their pay-back abilities into question.

Instead, investors are looking at more private notes or corporate bonds.

The plus to these financial instruments is that they have a higher potential return. The downside is that they can have a potential higher risk. This is something each investor must weigh himself.

There are several forms of debt investments in which you are one of a group of lenders and can receive monthly dividends.

Some people like this type of investment as they get confirmation that they are routinely making money on their money. Many use this approach as a monthly income, and when the investment sells, they get their principal back.

Other investment options are DSTs (Delaware Statute Trusts) that have title to a specific property. LPs (Limited Partnerships) also specifically loan to individuals or corporations as second notes or bridge loans.

These also can have potential higher rate of return due to the higher risk and they participate in the growth or capital gain ofthe property. Additionally there is the traditional bond that you can purchase individually or in groups through mutual funds.

I have discussed all these types of investments in past articles. If you would like further details about a specific investment visit the Triton Web site, hover over “Columns” and click on “Yachting Capital” for past articles.

Information in this column is not intended to be specific advice for anyone. You should use the information to help you work with a professional regarding your specific financial goals.

Capt. Mark A. Cline is a chartered senior financial planner. He is a partner in Capital Marine Alliance in Ft. Lauderdale. Reach him through www. capitalmarinealliance.net. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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