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European builders here to stay at Palm Beach show By Dorie Cox
Capt. Steve Hubbard, Stew/Chef Gillian Corelli, Deckhand Daniel Oselette and First Mate Garrett Brann take a break from showing M/Y Indigo during the 32nd Palm Beach International Boat Show this year. See more photos and news on pages 30-33. PHOTOS/DORIE COX
Major megayacht builders from across the Atlantic Ocean have taken notice of Palm Beach’s boat show. Four European builders made their way to exhibit at the 32nd edition of Palm Beach International Boat Show and a Superyacht Villas section was featured at the center of the show, which ran March 23-26. Feadship Royal Dutch Shipyard had a worthwhile show as a first-time exhibitor. “We’re here because it feels like our clients are starting to come to this show,” Capt. Ted McCumber, new commercial director of Feadship Americas. This was his first year at the Palm Beach show. The builder has had an office in Ft. Lauderdale for 40 years and always exhibits at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “It was a couple of years ago that M/Y Attessa II was at the show and it sold in three months,” Capt. McCumber said. “At that time, the guys in the yard said this might be the show to go to.” “Our clients enjoy meeting with us in person,” said Farouk Nefzi, marketing
and brand director of Feadship. “There is historical value for us to be here. It is a big fleet that is sailing here.” The company was started to market to the Americas, including Latin America and the United States, he said. “The history is reflected in the origin of the acronym, First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders,” Nefzi said. Johan Dubbelman, sales manager with Moonen, said the Palm Beach show is a good fit for his company, a Dutch shipyard that builds semi-custom yachts up to 160 feet. “I think this is a good bridge between Europe and the United States,” Dubbelman said. “It feels like the clientele here are representative of the U.S. upper class who have experience in boating. They are more at ease and are experienced boat owners.” The company exhibited in 2015 with 85-, 97- and 125-foot yachts, but did not have a boat for the 2016 show. Dutch yacht brand Amels builds yachts in of 180 to 272 feet as part of Damen, and the company exhibited at Palm Beach for the first time this
Obituaries Veteran captain Lenardson and Miami Beach Marina manager Kates die. 8,10
News Sign here, please Georgia awaits final step to refit tax break. 4
Check your calendar Ft. Lauderdale show to change days of week. 4
Sea Sick Test your crew with this heart-stopping CPR quiz.
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Non-drinkers left out of crew-bonding activities From the Bridge Dorie Cox
A young crew member, new to the industry, was surprised to find many crew activities include cocktails. As a non-drinker, she said she often feels left out. To learn more, The Triton asked captains at this month's From the Bridge
lunch how drinking alcohol affects crew relationships. "I have a captain friend who does not hire non-drinkers," one captain said. "He said there is a perceived segregation of the crew, and it is not good for morale onboard." Individual comments are not attributed to any particular person in order to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains
are identified in an accompanying photograph. All of the captains agreed that it is important for crew to get to know each other off-duty to strengthen work relationships. And they said that often happens during events that include alcohol. "Look at all the friends that you have
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News 1 Captains lunch 4,9,27 News 7,8,10 Obituaries 12 Marina/Shipyard News 12 Fuel prices 37 Boat / Broker News 39 Business News 42 Technology News
Events 15 Triton Networking photos 48,49 Next Triton events 50 Calendar
Operations 18 Diesel Digest 19 Engineer’s Angle 21 Rules of the Road 34 Sea Science
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11 Yachty Nationals Golf 14 Triton Expo 30-32 Tabletop Challenge 33 Palm Beach boat show 43 Sunrise Harbor party 58 Triton Spotter 24 Spicy, smoky falafels
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Write to Be Heard 51 Letters to the Editor 51 Crew Eye
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Georgia refit tax cap passes, awaits governor's signature By Dorie Cox A bill to cap state sales taxes on yacht refits in Georgia passed the state's General Assembly in early April. The bill was passed on the last day of the 2017 legislative session and awaits Gov. Nathan Deal's signature. If signed into law, the bill would cap state sales tax on parts and equipment during a refit worth $500,000. Florida legislators passed a similar measure two years ago, but its bill caps state sales tax on repairs worth $1 million. If Georgia’s proposed law passes, it would mean that refits half as large as those in Florida would benefit from a tax cap. Thunderbolt Marine offers refit services in Savannah, Ga., and welcomes the bill, said Judy Salzman project coordinator/administrator with the company. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be truly competitive," Salzman said. "Anything that brings work our way is beneficial for the whole industry. This allows the refit industry to know that there are options for people that don't want to take their boat to
South Florida." Colonial Group is the parent company of Savannah Yacht Center in Savannah. Ryan Chandler, vice president business development, said the company hopes for a more level playing field with yards in Florida. "We're encouraged by Georgia legislature's passage of HB 125," Chandler said. "We're optimistic that Governor Deal will sign it into law to set into motion the creation of 800 jobs for the state. We believe that Savannah has tremendous potential to enter the refit market to make a big splash." Under Georgia’s House Bill 125, any parts, engines or equipment above $500,000 that a boat owner spends to repair, retrofit or maintain a boat, would be exempt from Georgia sales taxes. The current Georgia sales tax rate ranges from 7 to 8 percent, depending upon the county. A sunset provision was added for the bill to be automatically repealed in 2025 without further action. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments welcome at dorie@the-triton.
News Briefs Captain guilty in fatal crash
The captain of a 60-foot yacht that collided with a fisherman's 23-foot center console was found guilty on Monday of three violations of U.S. Coast Guard navigation rules. The incident resulted in the death of the fisherman at Watch Hill Reef off the coast of Rhode Island in September 2015. Capt. Cooper Bacon, 76, was navigating a Princess 60 between boat shows in Rhode Island and Connecticut when he collided with the boat driven by Walter Krupinski, 81, according to the Westerly Sun. He was charged with improper navigation or failure to have a lookout, failure to take action to avoid a collision, and improper overtaking of another vessel. Last May, he plead not guilty to the charges from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Law Enforcement. Each violation carries a maximum $100 fine.
Three yachts destroyed in fire
A fire ravaged three yachts and damaged two others docked at a municipal marina in Marmaris, Turkey, in the early morning hours of April 10. One person was killed and another was hospitalized. The three mid-sized vessels were named White Lady, Cartano and Passion, according to news reports. Two British nationals have been arrested on suspicion of setting the blaze, which took firefighters three hours to extinguish.
Ft. Lauderdale show shifts a day
Organizers of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show have changed days for the upcoming 58th annual show. The show now begins on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 5. Historically, the show has opened on a Thursday and ended on Monday, originally to help buyers and brokers finalize sales when banks were open.
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News Briefs The show is produced by Show Management, which was purchased in March by UK-based Informa. Informa's Global Exhibitions division chief executive Charles McCurdy said the change of days was made after getting “strong feedback” from exhibitors, the venues, hoteliers and MIASF. Exhibitor contracts do not need to be changed, organizers said in a press release. The show is expected to maintain the Wednesday-throughSunday format in the future.
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After more than 50 years, the Fort Lauderdale show has given up Monday and will start the five-day 2017 show on a Wednesday instead. FILE PHOTO "In today's world of financial transactions, it is no longer necessary to use Monday as a banking day," said Phil Purcell, CEO/president of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, which owns the show. "And
with more frequent client visits and exhibitor opportunities on Wednesday, we think it's in the best interest of both exhibitors and consumers to activate the Wednesday of show week and deactivate Monday."
The International Superyacht Society has assimilated the members of the Yacht Captains Association. All current YCA members are now ISS members with full membership privileges. YCA was founded in 2014 to serve the needs of captains through educational events, networking SCHUELER
opportunities and collaborative partnerships. “ISS’s financial stability, diverse membership, industry partnerships and dedication to the future of yachting and yachting professionals provides the ideal infrastructure for building a captains community second to none,” said founding YCA board member Capt. Michael Schueler of M/Y Rasselas. ISS partner Wright Maritime Group will work with the new members to develop a strategy to fulfill their needs within the larger organizational structure. Capt. Schueler said plans are under way to create autonomy for captains within the ISS committee structure. “I plan to remain an active participant in the transition, help in the formation of the ISS captains committee, and work with ISS’s executive committee and board of directors as YCA captains build a new home within ISS that honors our original vision and mission,” Capt. Schueler said.
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Season 2 of ‘Below Deck Med’ airs
The second season of the TV reality show “Below Deck Mediterranean”, a spin off of the popular “Below Deck”, premieres May 2 on Bravo TV. Capt. Sandra Yawn, a USCG 1600ton charter captain, takes the helm for the second season of two- and threeday charters in Croatia. Last season featured veteran Capt. Mark Howard on the 150-foot (46m) Christensen M/Y Ionian Princess with short-term charters around Greece.
Queensland recovers after cyclone
The marine industry continues to cleanup and repair businesses after Tropical Cyclone Debbie made landfall on March 28 in Queensland, Australia. The northeastern part of the country was damaged in the category 4 storm that recorded winds as high as 163 mph. The Australian marine industry reported that although some of the major resorts are closed, several facilities including Abell Point Marina and Hamilton Island Marina are open. “Our marina has a few repairs required, but largely the marina is in good shape, and it’s business as normal," said James Burrell, general manager of Hamilton Island Marina, in a news release. "The Whitsundays is open for business.” For updates, visit www.superyachtaustralia.com and the Australian International Marine Export Group at www.aimex.asn.au.
Sailor Henry Peper dies at 94
Sailor and chemist Henry Peper Jr., 94, died at his home in Marblehead, Mass., on Feb. 24. He is described as a passionate sailor who made Antigua his winter home, according to a press release from the Antigua Yacht Club. Mr. Peper had a long career with Gillette and was its writing instruments head of research and development. He also served on a U.S. Navy construction battalion during World War II. His sailing background included regattas on International One Designs and Rhodes 19s. He participated in the TransPac as well as the Rolex Cup, Antigua Sailing Week and Antigua Classic Regatta on S/Y Mariella and S/Y Caccia a la Volpe. Mr, Peper most recently lived on his sailboat, Magic, a Gulfstar 40, and he
spent winters sailing the Caribbean. A celebration of life was held at Antigua Yacht Club on April 1. Another service is scheduled at the Boston Yacht Club on May 26. Donations may be made in his memory at Pleon Yacht Club in Marblehead (01945) (www. pleon.org).
Strictly Sail moves to stadium
The Strictly Sail Miami show will join the Miami International Boat Show at Miami Marine Stadium from Feb. 15-19 as one show next year, bringing nearly 100 sailboats to the venue’s deepwater basin. The National Marine Manufacturers Association said in a news release that it expects more than 700 boats in the water and on land when the two shows come together. Strictly Sail was previously held at Miamarina at Bayside. “As the largest retailer of catamarans in the United States, the Miami show has for us become the premier catamaran show in the U.S., with more catamarans on display than any other show,” said Hugh Murray, president of The Catamaran Co., which has its most successful boat show in its 28-year history last year. “The 2017 show covered the entire range of catamarans from 30 feet all the way up to 77 feet, the first time this had ever been seen at any U.S. boat show, and the growth of this market sector is showing no signs of slowing down.”
Pendennis to take on apprentices
The application period for the next crop of apprentices at Pendennis shipyard in England has opened. The shipyard, which builds and refits luxury yachts in Falmouth, will accept more than 20 new apprentices for its four-year program in general shipyard crafts, including joinery/cabinet making, fabrication/welding, engineering and electrical. A three-year surface finishing apprenticeship also begins this summer. Applicants must be aged 16 to 19, and will spend the first year taking classes at Cornwall College. The final three years is based at Pendennis Shipyard studying skills in specialist trade areas. The yard, which employs more than 370 craftsmen and support staff, began the apprenticeships in 1998 when it faced a shortage of skilled workers. For more information, visit pendennis.com/apprentices.
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Veteran yacht captain Rick Lenardson dies at 63 Veteran yacht captain Richard (Rick) Lee Lenardson died on April 13 of a liver metastasis. A cancerous tumor at the esophagus and stomach was discovered on Jan. 17 that had spread to his liver. He was 63. A familiar smiling face, often in full uniform with epaulettes, Capt. Lenardson worked onboard during many boat shows including Newport, R.I., Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Last summer, he skippered the 115-foot (35m) Benetti M/Y Siete, leading the crew in Mexican costumes for a yacht hop during the Newport Charter Show. "He did have a crooked little smile, maybe he had a little Capt. Hook in him?" said Becky Lenardson, his wife of 27 years. "He was a pirate at heart." The couple met in the mid-1980s at Bahia Mar when she was manager of the pool deck and he was captain on M/Y Hidilution, a 72-foot Broward. They worked together for about five years on yachts and were married in Put-InBay in Lake Erie in 1990. Capt. Jeremy Cresswell said Capt. Lenardson was a skilled navigator. "He could drive those boats like no one," Capt. Cresswell said. "I looked up to him and called him for advice." He laughed when telling of a time Capt. Lenardson was hard aground near the Julia Tuttle Causeway in Miami on a 150-foot yacht years ago. "He stayed so calm," Capt. Cresswell said. "He said, ‘Yeah, you probably want to go around the long way.’ " Many learned about Capt. Lenardson's illness during Yachts Miami Beach in mid-February. "Rick is a boat show guy, and yard guys love him," Capt. Cresswell said. "He once drove to the boat yard in the Pacific Northwest in the snow to get an untested boat to bring to the show. He could make miracles happen." A captain for more than three decades, his wife recalled how he taught her during their early years together. "I got an extra loop around a cleat at
Capt. Richard (Rick) Lee Lenardson Sept. 26, 1953 - April 13, 2017 the Welland Canal," she said. "This was before radios and it was just he and I. We were lowering down 50 feet and I saw him run and slit the line. He always had a knife." The couple often had M/Y Hidilution II in Ft. Lauderdale and took it to Shooters Waterfront where the dockhand would hold a spot, she said. "One day Rick had just a foot of space in front and back," she said. "His boss said he was like a fish in water. He would just do it with no bow thruster." Capt. Lenardson worked 10 years as fleet captain for Richmond Yachts, most recently on the 142-foot M/Y Richmond Lady and the 150-foot M/Y Status Quo. Prior to that, he ran M/Y Lady Sarah, a 114-foot Hatteras. He was also a certified scuba diver and skydiver. Capt. Lenardson lived in Plantation, Fla., just west of Ft. Lauderdale, with his wife. He is survived by daughters Rachael and Hannah Ray, grandson Preston James, sisters Cynthia Lenardson Green and Linda Wieringa, and brother James (Jim) Lenardson. A "celebration of a pirate's life" will be held at First Baptist Church at 301 E. Broward Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale on May 27 at 11 a.m. He will be interred at a family cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. She is compiling recollections from the yachting industry about Capt. Lenardson's life. Share memories at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Laptop restrictions impact travelers from Middle East By Dorie Cox New restrictions on airplane travel to the United States and United Kingdom from several countries in the Middle East may impact yacht crew working on vessels in the area. Laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices larger than a cell phone can no longer be carried onboard the aircraft on flights to the United States from eight Middle Eastern countries that began Tuesday. The electronics must be stowed in checked baggage. U.S. administration officials said the rules are based on the “current threat picture”, according to media sources. The new rules affect U.S.-bound flights from 10 airports in the region, including Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The United Kingdom has enacted similar restrictions for UK-bound travelers on flights from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey. "It will affect me drastically as my laptop contains my entire business," said Capt. Michael J. Dailey, who runs rotation and relief on yachts in the affected regions. He conducts much of his work and correspondence waiting in airports and while on flights. "That is my main means of communication while traveling," he said soon after the law was announced. And that's important because a trip back to the United States to handle such business can consume an entire day and sometimes several days. To stow and check valuable electronics securely means they should be packed in hard-sided luggage, Capt. Dailey said. That means yacht crew will arrive with either an additional checked bag or a new hard piece of luggage. "Hard luggage does not stow well in the confined spaces aboard any yacht, even the big ones," he said. Tim Davey, president of marine travel specialist company ISS GMT Global Marine Travel in Ft. Lauderdale, has fielded many phone calls from yacht crew who work in and fly to the affected countries. He cautioned that the restrictions could change at any time. "It's a fluid situation," he said. "There will be more changes, and other countries may follow suit.” His advice: Check directly with the airline to be 100 percent sure of rules
concerning that flight. U.S. travel-affected airports are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Cairo International Airport (CAI), Ataturk International Airport (IST), King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), Hamad International Airport (DOH), Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Abu Dhabi International
Airport (AUH). The airlines flying to the U.S. that are affected include Egypt Air, Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The UK list omits airports such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Airlines flying into the UK that are affected include British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson, Turkish Airlines,
Pegasus Airways, Atlas-Global Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Egypt Air, Royal Jordanian, Tunis Air and Saudia. As travelers get used to the restrictions, ISS GMT’s Davey said that there is at least one more positive change. "I anticipate that paperback books and magazine sales will go up." Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments are welcome at dorie@thetriton.com.
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Jorge Kates, friendly face of Miami Beach Marina, dies at 63 By Dorie Cox Jorge E. Kates, general manager of Miami Beach Marina (MBM), died March 18 at home in Miami. He was 63. “He was the face of Miami Beach Marina for more than 10 years,” said former MBM general manager Marieke van Peer. “He was a master at the jigsaw puzzle that is yacht placement.” Mr. Kates started work at the marina in spring of 2005. Mr. Kates was the first one in the office in the mornings, said Brian Mundey, now marina manager. Mundey worked closely with Mr. Kates as his “right hand man” for the past year and a half. “I’d be in after him in the morning, so we sat and swapped stories about life, politics and the way the world is,” Mundey said. “Jorge was well-versed and cultured, with a huge laugh. He was easy and fun to talk to. I absolutely have big shoes to fill.” He gave good advice based on his
experiences, Mundey said. Megan Lagasse agreed. She is currently general manager at Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale and met Mr. Kates when she worked in the office at MBM in 2005. “He was always that guy you could call for anything,” Lagasse said. “He was more than a boss, he was a dad to everyone. If you were at the marina, you were part of Jorge’s family.” She recalled how he offered advice in a kind manner. “Before he said anything bad, he would say, ‘You know, I love you but...’.” Mr. Kates would sit back, watch a situation, let the marina team work and then stand up and say, “You know, I love you but …” and no matter what bad decision someone had made, every incident would end with a hug from him, Lagasse said. His familiar way was not just with marina staff. Mr. Kates treated customers like family, also. And it
showed with return customers. “Ten years later, boats would come back and say ‘Jorge, I brought you this,’ and it would be chocolate from Sweden,” Lagasse said. Boaters across South Florida’s yachting community reminisced about Mr. Kates the week after his death. “It’s a huge loss for Miami Beach Marina,” Lagasse said. Mr. Kates was known for enjoying Cuban coffee and Jelly Belly jelly beans. “I remember him walking down the dock back to the dockmaster’s office after getting coffee and taking too long because everyone wanted to chat with him,” van Peer said. On coffee runs, marina staff learned that Mr. Kates ordered his with lots of traditional foam on top. And many would request the same. “So everyone orders Jorge’s coffee,” said Sherrie Pisetzky, accounting manager at MBM. “If we order for him we have to say, ‘It’s really for Jorge.’ Mr. Kates was skilled at managing
the marina, especially the diagram of the slips in the marina, known as “the board”, Pisetzky said. “He could make a 200-footer fit if it had to,” she said. “He was a go-getter that made things happen.” She often fielded customers’ requests to talk with him. “Every captain only wanted to speak to him,” she said. “If he couldn’t make it happen, then it couldn’t happen.” Although Mr. Kates was head of the marina office, he never really wanted to be the general manager, Lagasse said. “The top, it wasn’t him,” she said. “It was not about the title but that people were taken care of. If you asked his title, he would answer, ‘Jorge, just Jorge’.” Mr. Kates was born in Havana in 1953. He is survived by daughters Jackie, Megan and Michelle; granddaughter Emilia, and his companion, Alix Weil. A memorial service was held March 24, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Red Cross in the name of Jorge E. Kates.
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A full complement of 144 golfers chipped in to help Ft. Lauderdale-based National Marine Suppliers raise about $8,000 for the Marine Industry Cares Foundation on April 2. Golfers and sponsors were treated to a putting contest and a full round of golf at the Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club followed by a dinner and awards ceremony as well as a Photos/Lucy Reed lively raffle.
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Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 480/513 Savannah, Ga. 470/NA Newport, R.I. 545/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 731/NA St. Maarten 729/NA Antigua 705/NA Valparaiso 548/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 614/NA Cape Verde 458/NA Azores 497/999 Canary Islands 741/762 Mediterranean Gibraltar 506/NA Barcelona, Spain 569/1,054 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,304 Antibes, France 529/1,356 San Remo, Italy 657/1,558 Naples, Italy 576/1,498 Venice, Italy 688/1,903 Corfu, Greece 571/1,356 Piraeus, Greece 534/1,324 Istanbul, Turkey 601/NA Malta 741/1,239 Tunis, Tunisia 468/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 464/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 530/NA Sydney, Australia 539/NA Fiji 637/NA
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Marinas / Shipyards Newport Shipyard to add dockage
Newport Shipyard plans to add 560 feet of dockage, adding four berths to accommodate yachts more than 120 feet in length. Two new dock fingers will be added on the north side of the longest dock, known as Charlie Dock, and four existing docks on the south side of Charlie Dock will be lengthened. That brings the total linear feet at the shipyard to 3,390 feet. The Newport, R.I., yard and marina received final approval for the expansion from the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council on March 28. Work on the expansion, which is expected to generate about $500,000 a year, is scheduled to begin in early June. "On several occasions, we had to turn away yachts requesting service due to the marina being full or berths not being large enough," said Newport Shipyard General Manager Eli Dana, adding that 2016 was the yard's busiest season on record. "Yachts are becoming increasingly larger in size, and it is our desire to keep them returning to Newport, both in the busy season and in the shoulder seasons when they are seeking major refit and repair work." The yard employs 75 people full time in the summer months as well as about 225 subcontractors year round.
Fort Pierce rejects marina plans
Plans for Ft. Pierce Megayacht Center were rejected by Fort Pierce county commissioners in mid-April. Partners for the proposed project were reported to have indicated the yard would work on government and commercial vessels instead of the previously stated megayachts. A report in the Treasure Coast Newspapers stated that yachting industry veteran Buddy Haack withdrew from the project and that company owner Richard Ochsner wrote that the new focus would yield more returns. "Our business model shows revenue projections from the governmentcommercial operations at least initially far exceeds mega-yacht operations due to lower startup cost and the fact that it is not seasonal revenue,” Ochsner wrote in an email to Deputy County Administrator Mark Satterlee, according to the newspaper. “The mega-yacht operations can start at the same time but will require a significantly larger investment of time and money to begin to generate
revenue,” he wrote. “This would be done by utilizing revenues and profits from the government-commercial operation to offset some of that time and money.” The city has pushed for development of the 20 acres of waterfront land on Harbour Pointe Park, located on the north side of the Port of Fort Pierce, to bring jobs to the area and fill a need for such a facility in the area. Several calls and emails to Haack were not immediately returned. – Dorie Cox
New marina south of St. Vincent
A new megayacht marina opened in Canouan in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Glossy Bay Marina, an EC$250 million marina with 120 berths, officially opened on April 10. Bob Hathaway, long-time marina manager at The Marina at Marigot Bay in St. Lucia, is the new manager. Glossy Bay Marina Ltd. will spend EC$100 million more to complete the marina plaza (expected by the end of June) as well as a botanical gardens, 70,000 square feet of shops and apartments, a bar and restaurant, and yacht club with meeting space.
Suntex acquires 11 marinas
Texas-based Suntex Marinas has acquired 11 marinas in the Loggerhead Marina portfolio. The facilities include 2,300 slips located throughout Florida. Slips for yachts up to 120 feet in length are located in Palm Beach Gardens and Hollywood; slips for yachts up to 100 feet are located in South Lantana and Aventura. Other properties that accept smaller vessels are located in Daytona Beach, Vero Beach, Jupiter, Riviera Beach, Lantana, South Miami and St. Petersburg. Suntex Marinas is the largest marina operator in Florida, according to a company press release. The company will maintain a philanthropic partnership with Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, a non-profit facility focused on ocean and sea turtle conservation. All Loggerhead marina locations are designated Clean Marinas under Florida’s Clean Marina Program. “Not only are the Loggerhead properties the perfect complement to our existing marina portfolio, they share our deep and driving commitment to the environment and clean and
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bout 200 captains, crew and industry professionals joined us on the third Wednesday in April as we took Triton Networking around the pool at Marina Bay Marina in Ft. Lauderdale. There were several food stations that kept us well fed, and lots of veterans attended to catch up. All are welcome to join Triton Networking on the first and third Wednesdays in May. See pages 48-49 for more PHOTOS/DORIE COX details.
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Marinas / Shipyards MARINAS, from page 12 responsible boating,” Mitchell E. Jones, principal of Suntex, said. “Every Loggerhead property participates in the Responsible Boating Initiative and we will apply those same practices to all of our Suntex locations.” The Suntex portfolio includes 43 marinas in Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. For more information, visit www. suntex.com.
Dockage shifts during VG repairs
Large vessels will have to dock at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor beginning May 1 while repair work is done to the public St. Thomas Bay Jetty and cargo ramp. The temporary move should last about 30 days.
Porto Montenegro adds bins
Porto Montenegro has recently partnered with Seabin Project in its global pilot program to develop seacleaning technology. The Seabin, an automated marina rubbish bin, collects floating rubbish, oils, fuel and detergents to help create a cleaner sea with healthier marine life. The partnership will largely focus on technical development of the Seabins, with an emphasis on education and research. Students at the Knightsbridge International School will examine what is collected by the bins and use this information to learn more about plastic pollution and its effect on the environment. Peter Ceglinski, Seabin co-founder and managing director, said Porto Montenegro is an ideal location to test and trial the V5 Seabin, and to further develop new technology and programs. As an ambassador in the pilot program, Porto Montenegro encourages other marinas and ports to participate in the data and research programs, which will be supplied free with the purchase of the Seabins once commercial sales begin mid-year.
Ferretti moves into LMC
Ferretti Group North America has signed a multi-year lease for office, shop and slip space at the 65-acre Lauderdale Marine Center on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale. One of the most important factors
in Ferretti's decision to call LMC home is the opening of a new Foreign Trade Zone at the yard. This will allow the builder to import yachts to the facility without paying American import taxes. The FTZ will also allow the group to show and sell the boats to prospective American buyers without moving into international waters. A yacht repair and refit facility, LMC leases work space and commercial office space to about 60 on-site contractors providing various marine-related services, such as fiberglass repair, electrical, painting, engine service, hydraulics, navigation and electronics, carpentry, mechanical, metal fabrication and welding. The facility has 10,000 linear feet of dockage and can accommodate boats up to 200 feet in 130 wet slips and with 22 covered sheds. The facility has three marine travel lifts with haul-out capacity up to 300 tons, with plans to increase to 500 tons later this year. For more information, visit LauderdaleMarineCenter.com.
Hinckley starts pre-owned program Buyers of previously owned Hinckleys can now get what buyers of previously owned luxury cars have enjoyed for years: a certified pre-owned program that offers extended warranties and the assurance the boat has been factory maintained. Hinckley CEO Peter O’Connell made the announcement in March at the Hinckley Owners Rendezvous at Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Fla. The first certified pre-owned Hinckleys appeared on the brokerage market soon after. For a Hinckley to qualify for certified pre-owned status, it must have been serviced by the company or in a yard authorized to service Hinckleys. The boat must then undergo inspection and be listed for sale with a Hinckley-owned sales office. There is no program cost to the seller or buyer. Warranties provided by the program vary according to the age of the boat. Platinum coverage, for boats less than 5 years old, provides a lifetime hull and deck warranty and a powertrain warranty for the balance of the original manufacturer’s warranty, plus two additional years. Gold coverage, for boats 5-10 years old, provides a hull and deck warranty for 12 years from the original date of build, plus two years of powertrain coverage. Silver coverage, for boats more than 10 years old, provides a oneyear powertrain warranty.
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One owner’s guide for guests to enjoy, understand big boating Owner’s View Peter Herm
One of the highest and best uses of our boat is to allow our family, friends, employees and business associates to use it in the fun places we get to travel. While some of our guests have been on a cruise with thousands of people, few have done boating/cruising the right way; that is, on a big, crewed boat. Many of the guests on our boat will have their first “big boat” experience with our crew, and most have no idea what is coming. So I recently embarked on a writing project to give them an idea of how to prepare: The Guide to M/Y Mystery. Certainly, the official charter business has preference sheets, which we do as well, but for novices first experiencing this wonderful world of yachting, this is not enough. Preference sheets help in cuisine, cocktails and some activities, but not really in what the guests want out of
their trip once they grasp the concept of big boating. That does not really sink in until they are on board. The Guide is designed to benefit both the guests and the crew by setting guest expectations prior to arrival. It details simple things such as how often the bed sheets get changed and who does laundry. It explains where the quietest place on the boat is to read, why the crew quarters are off limits, and why the water is OK to drink. I had the crew go through my first draft to ensure that I had covered most of the salient points and was only promising things that they could deliver seamlessly, as they usually do. My primary message was that this is a custom adventure primarily designed by the guests. The crew, while available to provide guidance on destinations and activities, were not mind readers in most cases. Mutual communication is the key to the best trip for both crew and guests, both before and during the trip. The Guide starts with the history of the boat, where it was built, what makes it go, where the drinking water comes
from and where the sewage goes. As basic as this sounds, most guests do not know how a boat functions. It goes on to point out that chaperoned engine room tours are available, and that the best place to read is upstairs, aft of the skylounge, sheltered and quiet under way. I also suggest that the aft deck bar has the best ice, and that meals there are more pleasant out there than inside 90 percent of the time so they should bring a sweater. Naturally, I list the long choice of sports activities and that the exercise bike is for everyone, even though it is in the master den. Each stateroom is pictured and described so that guests can imagine where they will be camping once they get to the boat, including the bunk room for the kids. Hairdryers? Internet access? Phoning home? Cell service? Currency used in Croatia? How to operate the TVs and what videos and games are in the library is also covered. Guests are urged to let the crew know upon arrival and via the preference sheets what times they might like to
eat and if they are late-night partiers or early-to-bed, early-to-rise types. I have found that guests are a little timid on the specificity of their preference sheets, possibly because it is not a paid charter. Guests are also urged to stay out of the way when docking, where the fire extinguishers are located and how to use them. The crew will do their perfunctory safety lecture upon arrival, but knowing there are four life rafts and where they are located gives comfort to those with Titanic fantasies. And no standing on the bow rail. When coupled with a great crew and a little foreknowledge via The Guide, I know our guests will have the time of their lives. The Guide is just another tool to help make that happen and it was actually fun to write. I am ready for the season to start. I hope yours is a great one, too. Bow west and high tide only. Peter Herm is the pen name for a veteran yacht owner who is an entrepreneur based on the East Coast of the U.S. Comments are welcome at editor@ the-triton.com.
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Diesel isn’t really red or blue; the story behind dyed diesel Diesel Digest Capt. Jeff Werner
In Belfast, Northern Ireland, a man with a previous conviction for an IRA attack on police was found guilty of fuel laundering. Customs officers seized two tankers, 20,000 liters of laundered fuel and 140 bags of material used to bleach the diesel. In Dublin, news sources report that and fuel laundering is a major problem and there is a substantial loss to the state in taxes. An independent report estimated that the Irish Exchequer lost 239 million euro last year through illegal laundering. What on Earth is happening on the Emerald Isle? The government of the Republic of Ireland reports it is aggressively tackling fuel laundering by organized crime. Officials note, “Gas oil is marked with fuel dyes and chemicals in order to differentiate it from road diesel. Fuel laundering is an illegal process to remove the markers. Once the marker is removed, it can be sold as road diesel, taking advantage of the resulting higher prices.” Many countries around the world add a colored dye to their diesel fuel. Typically, this dyed fuel is not taxed, or it is taxed at a lower rate than undyed, “clear” diesel. The added dye differentiates the intended use of the fuel for taxation and gives government authorities a visual cue if the fuel is being misused from its intended purpose. And as both the UK and Ireland have found out, removing that dye can be a profitable enterprise. In the United States, according to the Internal Revenue Code: “The role of the motor fuels excise tax has changed since its origination in 1932. Initially, the tax was among several deficit reduction tools. Increases in the “gas tax” were used in combination with other excise tax increases to finance emergency spending during wartime over the next two decades. In 1956, federal gasoline (and diesel) tax receipts were transferred to the newly created Highway Trust Fund.” This fund is used for road construction and other surface transportation projects. From a diesel fuel standpoint, it makes sense that vehicles such as trucks and buses, which use the nation’s highway system, should
pay for its upkeep. Non-highway users of diesel, such as tractors, construction equipment, electrical generators and boats, should not have to shoulder the burden of federal excise taxes to fund highway improvements. In the early 1990s, the Internal Revenue Service began to consider methods of making diesel fuel excise tax collection easier. At the same time, the Environmental Protection Agency mandated adding blue dye to some fuel. The purpose was to flag diesel that did not meet the EPA sulfur standards. In 1994, the IRS ruled that all taxexempt diesel fuel would be dyed red, and the EPA’s blue dye went by the wayside. Currently, all diesel used in the United States for “off road” purposes such as marine is dyed red. This year, the federal excise tax on diesel fuel for highway use is 24 cents a gallon. Florida also taxes diesel fuel without dye at a rate of 32 cents a gallon. That means in Florida, the red-dyed, offroad diesel used aboard a yacht should cost about 56 cents a gallon cheaper than clear diesel. In Ft. Lauderdale, a bulk delivery of 5,000 gallons of fuel to a yacht rounds out to $1.80 a gallon. If a captain could drive the yacht down U.S. Highway 1 and pull into the cheapest gas station, he would pay $2.50 a gallon. Therefore, the red diesel is 70 cents cheaper than the clear diesel, and 56 cents of that is due to the tax exemption. The remaining 14 cents covers the infrastructure costs of the gas station. Similarly, higher fuel prices at a marina are justified to pay for the costly fuel delivery system required for vending fuel on a body of water. It must be built to high construction standards to avoid leaks that could cause a spill. When bunkering diesel elsewhere in the world, a yacht captain will find a variety of colors in the fuel that gets pumped on board. France is blue, Greece is black and the UK is red. But an enterprising engineer shouldn’t even think about bleaching that fuel and selling on the black market to supplement their yacht’s maintenance budget. Capt. Jeff Werner is a 25-year veteran as a captain on yachts and a certified instructor for the RYA, MCA, USCG and US Sailing. He also owns Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Choose correct coupling for the job, maintain it Engineer’s Angle Rich Merhige
Couplings are used to connect two rotating pieces of equipment together at their ends for transmitting power. There are two types of couplings: rigid or flexible. On yachts, rigid couplings are used to join shaft ends together or connect the shaft to the reduction gear. Flexible couplings are used to connect the engine to the gearbox and, in some cases where great vibration reduction is desired, to connect the gearbox to the propeller shaft. Flexible couplings typically allow some degree of misalignment or end movement or both, and they can also help in vibration isolation. Muff couplings and flange couplings are rigid couplings used on yachts. Muff couplings are the simplest type and are used to join the ends of propeller shaft sections together. In essence, it’s a pipe whose bore is in line with the tolerance of the shaft’s size. Muff couplings can be a sleeve type or a split type. Sleeve type muff couplings consist of an inner and outer sleeve tapered to match each other. The outer sleeve is driven onto the inner sleeve to clamp the two shaft ends together. This can be done hydraulically or mechanically. Advantages of a sleeve coupling are that it does not require a keyway, which weakens the shaft. The area where the coupling and shaft end make contact must be clean and free from burrs. Even the smallest particle trapped between the shaft and bore can make it unsuitable for use. Any nicks, scratches and edges on mating surfaces should be polished smooth. When blue-fitting or lapping hydraulic couplings to propellers, there should be a minimum of 85 percent contact. During inspection, o-rings should be checked for cuts and abrasions. The coupling needs to be kept clean and sealed from seawater, either with a shrink fit or fiberglass cover. The shafts and couplings joined together are a precision fit, so any corrosion or fretting can result in the coupling becoming seized on the shaft, requiring it to be cut off, destroying the coupling in the process. Split-type muff couplings are made of two halves joined together. Keyways
are machined into the coupling’s bore as a means to help transmit torque and prevent the shaft from rotating in the bore. The advantage of a split coupling is that the shaft position does not need to be changed to assemble or disassemble the coupling. When assembling this type of coupling, it is important to follow the correct tightening procedure to avoid an eccentricity of the coupling or shafts, or of having the coupling come loose. Flange couplings are typically used in marine propulsion drivelines to connect the propeller shaft to the reduction gear. One half of the flange is mounted to the propeller shaft and the other half is mounted to the gearbox output shaft. The faces are turned up at right angles to the axis of the shaft and the bore is keyed to the shaft.
A flexible coupling like this one is used to connect the engine to the gearbox and, in some cases, the gearbox to the propeller shaft. IMAGE PROVIDED
One half of the flange has a projected portion, called a pilot, and the other has a corresponding recess. The pilot helps to bring the shafts into line and to maintain alignment. The two flanges are coupled together by means of bolts and nuts. It is good practice when performing running gear service to mount the coupling on the shaft and verify the pilot diameter and check the runout for eccentricity. Any runout should be corrected to avoid shaft vibration. Flexible couplings are introduced in a driveline to reduce vibration. To do this,
the flexible coupling is installed between the engine and gearbox. It allows for varying degrees of misalignment and even parallel misalignment. They also control the torque vibrations within the system. This type of coupling is specifically used to protect the driving and driven shafts against misalignment, sudden shock loads, shaft expansion or vibration. They are a bit more complex than the aforementioned couplings, and need to be precision aligned. Flexible couplings allow for misalignment and introduce mechanical flexibility into the system. Couplings also work to dampen noise and to protect other mechanical components from overload. Flexible couplings can be aligned in place or by using a dummy. To align them in place, the hubshaft needs to be disconnected so that the propeller shaft can be moved out of the male/ female connection. The axial and radial alignment needs to be checked against the gearbox flange. Generally speaking, you can tell if a coupling is properly installed if it’s easy to connect or disconnect. The manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations should always be followed. Couplings should be cleaned regularly and visual inspections conducted to see signs of wear and fatigue. If required, any lubricant in the coupling should be checked and changed regularly if it’s a lubricated coupling. Like all machinery, couplings must be maintained to maximize their lifespan and to prevent unnecessary failure. These couplings commonly contain rubber elements or springs that need to be regularly maintained or replaced to ensure they properly transmit torque. Failures can happen with improper installation, incorrect coupling selection, or operating the machinery beyond the coupling’s design capabilities. Signs of damage and failure include: excessive vibration, abnormal noise, a visible wobble, leaking or failed shaft seals. A vibration analysis is an effective way to avoid or provide early detection of the coupling condition and avoid failure. Rich Merhige is owner of Advanced Mechanical Enterprises and Advanced Maintenance Engineering in Ft. Lauderdale (www.AMEsolutions.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Role more important than title in safer yacht bridge operations On Course Capt. Brian Luke
Last month, I wrote about the idea that to facilitate safer yacht operations, it may be important for the captain to become more of a bridge manager. I also introduced the idea of bridge officers becoming more “role based” in each of their positions. I am reminded of an old adage that states “a superior captain uses superior knowledge to avoid situations that require the use of superior skills”. In essence, role-based positions and continuing professional development help captains and crew develop superior knowledge and skills required to operate in the new high-stakes, highly complex regulatory maritime community. Role-based functions is the new tool to handle new technology and the ever-increasing complexity of ships. The organization of the bridges is based on functions rather than rank. The purpose of the function-based bridge is to create a control system with
built-in organizational redundancy. This system helps absorb disturbances before they lead to negative consequences. Here is how it works: The captain assigns bridge officers to particular functions (or positions) based on the officer’s level of competence. This allows the bridge team to be flexible during all phases of operations. This system builds on a concept first introduced by the airline industry more than 30 years ago. The airline industry uses a Pilot Flying and a Pilot Monitoring. Contrary to popular belief, the captain does not always fly the airplane. Modern airplanes have two qualified pilots on the flight deck. One is the captain and the other the first officer. During each leg of flying, they switch roles. One leg the captain is flying, the first officer is the pilot monitoring. They use exacting verbiage and communicate each action, which is verified by the other pilot prior to execution. The next leg the first officer is “pilot flying” and the captain is “pilot monitoring”. It’s important to note that these functions have nothing to do with who is in command; that is always the
captain. The captain always has final say and all authority over the aircraft. The maritime version of this system introduces the concept of navigator and co-navigator functions with clear task requirements. The navigator is conning the ship and is required to communicate all intentions to the co-navigator. The co-navigator acknowledges/agrees with the intentions of the navigator. This means that when the navigator intends to make a course or speed change, the co-navigator is required to acknowledge. The navigator must not proceed until receiving direct confirmation from the co-navigator. These new systems require two bridge officers on watchkeeping duties whenever the ship is under way. Some may think that this operational procedure won’t work in the superyacht industry. While I do not suggest we implement this exact procedure on the bridge of superyachts, I do think we have much to learn by studying the bridge operational procedures of various other industry professionals. A confident captain is not afraid to explore new ideas and implement new procedures relevant to the new
technology emerging within the maritime and superyacht industries. I encourage captains to embrace an operational system for their hightech yacht that makes them more of a leader/manager while their team/crew undertakes more of a role in the direct operation of the vessel. Yes, that means allowing other officers on the bridge to manipulate the controls during close-quarters operations. A competent captain needs to embrace the idea that the crew are better trained and prepared to take on greater roles with more confidence than ever before. I am reminded of one more old adage; “a captain with little confidence in his crew usually has little confidence in himself.” When crew get what they need to be successful, the captain usually finds that he, too, will get what he needs to be successful. Capt. Brian Luke is president of Bluewater Crew Training USA (formerly ICT) in Ft. Lauderdale. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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French crew, residents must begin to pay social security Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers
In March, the French government enacted a new decree affecting all foreign seafarers based in France. Referencing the guidance provided in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), the French have taken an international requirement and implemented it into national law. This new law is a potentially significant directive that will affect all yacht owners and their crew working in France. In short, the new labor law requires social security payments for all non-French crew. This new regulation will come into force on July 1. From this date, all seafarers who are resident or otherwise domiciled in France, irrespective of nationality, will be required to make social security contributions to ENIM, the national mariners’ social security agency in France. If a seafarer makes social security contributions in another country, he or she may not be asked to make them to ENIM. In all cases, captains and crew should expect to provide evidence that contributions are being made. This can be made through a cancelled check or account statement. For employers of seafarers not residents of France, a “bond of guarantee” from a French bank will be required. Absent an ability to obtain such a bond, the employer must provide a security deposit to ENIM. The deposit is a percentage of the total monthly and/or quarterly payroll. Non-resident employers may appoint an agent physically located in France. The agency will act on behalf of the employer to make the contributions to ENIM. Seafarer payments must be deposited according to a strict schedule of dates. Failure to make these deposits may result in consequences. The current monetary penalty for a late payment of contributions is 0.5 percent for each day of delay. Additional failures to pay the contributions may be considered a violation of French law and constitute both civil and criminal offenses. Continued noncompliance could ultimately lead to arrest of the yacht. So, for these new social security contributions, what does the participating seafarer receive in return? ENIM will provide the seafarer with
health care, medical treatment and retirement benefits. Additionally, a full retirement pension will be made available when the seafarer has completed 25 years of service and reached a minimum age of 50. For those starting the contributions at a later stage in life, the pensionable age shall be available at 55 years of age. For those seafarers completing at least 15 years of contributed service, they will qualify for a prorated retirement pension. In the event of a seafarer’s death, there are
options to pay retirement benefits to certain family members. With any new law, there are several areas that remain undefined. A major component is that of proving if a seafarer is a “resident” in France. This can range from professional affiliations and family to vehicles and property. A clear indication of residency will be the declared place of repatriation in a Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA). If France is listed, one may be considered a resident of France.
While recent changes in French law have been directly predominantly toward commercial yachts and the collection of tax revenue, this new decree affects crew on all yachts, both private and charter. Advice from local experts should be sought to ensure compliance by the July deadline. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (www. yachtbureau.org). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Think you know CPR? Take this challenging quiz to check Sea Sick Keith Murray
I am often surprised by the number of people I encounter who tell me they know how to perform CPR. When I teach a class, I start off by asking who is certified. And often students will request the “fast class”. When I hear this, I quiz them to see how much they really know, and to show them how much they really don’t. Please take a minute and complete this quiz. Have the members of your crew take the same quiz and see how they do. Find the answers on page 25.
Scores of about 90 percent or better get an A. Anyone who scores below 75 percent should schedule an onboard CPR AED First Aid refresher class.
CPR quiz
1. When performing CPR on a 65-year-old woman who is not breathing, you hear ribs break. Should you stop? 2. While performing CPR, the victim vomits. Does this mean they are alive and you should stop CPR? 3. How fast should compressions be when performing CPR? In other words, how many compressions per minute? 4. What is the proper depth of a compression when performing CPR on
an adult? 5. You mistakenly connect someone to an AED who is alive and breathing, and you push the shock button. Will the AED injure them? 6. What does CPR stand for? 7. What does AED stand for? 8. Where is the heart located? 9. What song is it that both the American Heart Association and British Heart Association suggest using when performing CPR because its beat is the proper speed for compressions?
10. Can you use an AED on someone who is wet? 11. Can you use an AED on someone with a hairy chest? 12. Can you use an AED on someone with a pacemaker? 13. Can you use an AED on someone who is 8 months pregnant? 14. Can you use an AED on a 1-yearold child? 15. True or false: In the United States, performing CPR on a person in cardiac arrest often results in a lawsuit. 16. When performing mouth-tomouth, what is the proper number of compressions to breaths? 17. One of your crew is shocked by the shore power cord and still touching the energized cord. Can you perform CPR on them? 18. Could CPR save your life if you are in cardiac arrest? 19. Should CPR be performed on a person who is not breathing and still in bed? 20. Are cardiac arrest and a heart attack the same?
Find the answers on page 29
Now, let’s rate your score. No questions wrong: You are a pro. You should have been a doctor. One or two questions wrong: Not bad. You still get an “A”. Three or four questions wrong: You get a “B” for this test, but should brush up on your skills. Five or more questions wrong: You need emergency CPR training. Schedule a class “stat” as your CPR skills need first aid. Please share this little test with the rest of the crew, other yachtie friends and family. Learning CPR and how to use an AED is a skill that everyone should know as it could save a life. Trained as an emergency medical technician, Keith Murray now owns The CPR School, which provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service (www. TheCPRSchool.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Five healthy grab-and-go snacks for yacht crew on the job The Yachtie Glow Angela Orecchio
Yacht crew have many days when they barely have the chance to sit down, let alone eat a healthy meal. Maybe it’s boat show time. Perhaps the guests are about to arrive or already on board. Hard working crew need fuel to keep up with the demands of the job. A lot of us reach for coffee or junk food to stay energized. It works in the short term and it’s easy. But once the coffee buzz wears off, that quick fix can leave us feeling even more tired than before. And once that sugary or salty junk food has been digested, we can get a little moody or having major cravings. We’ve all been there, and we’ve all suffered the consequences when the season, trip or charter lasts a while and the quick-fix becomes a regular routine. The good news is that even when there’s no time to have a healthy meal, yacht crew do have time to choose a healthy snack that will leave you feeling
better with more consistent energy. The trick is to plan ahead and always have healthy snacks available. This will make eating healthy so much easier when temptations arise. Check out these five quick and healthy snack ideas for busy stews I’m loving right now. Homemade Trail Mix Mix any combination of unsalted or lightly salted nuts with chopped up dried fruit for a protein-packed snack. Try almonds, walnuts, cashews and pecans mixed with goji berries, dried coconut, raisins or cranberries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Make sure to check the label of any dried fruit for any unwanted extra ingredients other than fruit. Mix the nuts and fruit together and portion into a small bags or containers so they are easy and quick to grab and take along. Fruit and Nut Bars Any brand that is a good balance of whole foods will work nicely. Stay away from syrups, added sugars and other random non-whole food ingredients. In the U.S., Lara Bars have been my go-to
brand; in Europe, I like Nakd. Both contain only fruit and nuts. Apple with Almond Butter Spread any high quality nut butter on apple wedges for the ultimate sweet and creamy treat. Buy nut butters without extra oils and preservatives. At the most, nut butter should have nuts, oil and salt. Nut butters that only have nuts are the highest quality and can be found in most health sections of the store, even in Europe. Hummus with Crackers or Veggies Find a good quality hummus and pre-cut veggies or high quality crackers for this delicious dip. Whole Fruit A piece of fruit is the ultimate snack. The natural sugar is easy to digest and supplies energy, and the fiber
balances blood sugar to prevent those energy crashes. Always keep the crew mess stocked with tangerines, apples, bananas, grapes and other quick and easy fruit. Angela Orecchio is a chief stew and certified health coach. This column was edited from her blog, Savvy Stewardess, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Yachting (www.savvystewardess.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Spicy, Smoky, Zesty Falafels Top Shelf Chef Mark Godbeer
How often do we chefs/cooks/ stews stand in front of a galley fridge, doors wide open, hoping for an idea to present itself? Blame it on fatigue, idea saturation, or lack of ingredients, sometimes we just need a little help. Here it is. Keep the “batter’’ in the fridge for up to a week and fry off the falafels when needed. Or fry them off and freeze immediately, reconstituting via a quick trip to the oven. These are not only vegetarian, but also low in fat and high in protein and fiber. Ingredients: 1 15-ounce (425g) can chickpeas, rinsed 6 garlic cloves, roasted 1 red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 lemons, zested 1 Tbsp. cumin 1 Tbsp. chili flakes 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. sea salt 3-5 Tbsp. AP flour 5-10 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 cups flour for coating In a food processor, add the first nine ingredients. Pulse to a crumbly texture, scraping sides as needed. Slowly add the flour, one tablespoon at a time, while pulsing. The mixture should become pliable and not too wet and sticky. Wrap the "dough" with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour. Pull apart the mixture into desired size (I use a small ice cream scoop) and roll them in your hands. Press them into small disk-like shapes. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the coconut oil to med-high. Coat the disks in flour (seasoned if you like) and shallow fry until golden brown on each side.
Place them on a tray, season with salt, and keep warm in the oven while you continue with frying. I used my falafels in a wrap with a red cabbage sesame seed slaw, fresh hummus, tzatziki and a sprinkle of feta. They can also be used as an hors d'oeuvre or even a starch replacement in a main meal. Enjoy. Mark Godbeer has been a yacht chef for more than 10 years (chefmark godbeer.com). His recipes are designed for the owner and guests. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
Beef Empanadas Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler
Whether it’s a pastel in Indonesia, a calzone in Italy, a gujiya in India, a meat patty in Australia, or Hot Pockets in a U.S. freezer, the root of these delicacies is the empanada. Empanadas, originating in Portugal and Spain, can be filled with meat, fish or vegetables, or made as a dessert filled with fruits. I like to make small, traditional empanadas as tapas. They are easy to make and are the perfect party food. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 small onion, chopped 2 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 pounds ground beef 2 tsp. ground cumin 5.75-oz. jar sliced pimiento-filled green olives, drained 1 cup golden raisins 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. coarse salt
1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper Several dashes hot sauce 2 large eggs, separated and whisked 1 pkg. mini pastry dough (3-inch squares) Heat a large skillet over medium heat; swirl in the olive oil. Add onion, bell pepper and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the beef. Cook, stirring constantly to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cumin and cook a minute. Stir in next six ingredients and cook until the meat is golden brown, liquid has evaporated, and flavors blended, about 4 more minutes. Cool completely in the fridge. Once cool, stir in egg whites. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with no-stick or line in parchment paper. To form the empanadas, unpeel each leaf of pastry dough and lay out on a floured surface. Brush the edges with egg yolk whisked with water. Place 1 tsp. filling in center. Fold dough over to form a triangle,
pinch edges with a pastry crimper or fork. Repeat until all the filling is used. The empanadas can be frozen at this point. Place empanadas on baking sheet, prick each one twice with a fork. Chill in refrigerator a few minutes. Brush the remaining egg wash over each empanada. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes. They can be cooled and frozen at this stage. Reheat in a microwave. Enjoy, JW. Capt. John Wampler is found on www.yachtaide.com and has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Like nature’s super food candies, berries are bite-sized nutrients Take It In Carol Bareuther
Berries are nature’s candy, sweet, bite-sized, the perfect hand-to-mouth food. Thanks to global supplies, the most popular berries – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries – are available fresh nearly year round. More than a snack, berries make ideal ingredients in breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes such as smoothies, salsas and salads. Best of all, these sweet juicy fruits are berry, berry good for us. The term superfood certainly applies to berries. Scientists have discovered that these nuggets of nutrients are chock full of disease-preventing substances. For example, one serving of strawberries (about eight) provides more of the powerful antioxidant vitamin C than an orange. The same portion of blackberries serves up nearly 8 grams of dietary fiber, or about one quarter of the daily recommendation. Then, there are plentiful
phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, which give raspberries their red blush and blueberries their blue hue, as well as quercetin. Another berry benefit is a low-calorie content, which ranges per cup from a high of 82 calories for blackberries to 46 calories for strawberries. Berries are also fat, cholesterol and sodium free. Berries individually offer special health benefits, too. Strawberries: Eat strawberries before or after a meal to help lose weight, plus prevent diseases caused by inflammation such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers discovered these two facets last year when they asked 14 overweight healthy adults to consume a drink made of strawberries either 2 hours before a meal, with the meal or two hours after a meal. Results showed that the pre- and post-meal strawberry drinkers experienced two advantages. First, they didn’t have a big spike in blood sugar and insulin levels, both factors that can lead to weight gain. Secondly, blood studies revealed lower
levels of proinflammatory substances. This means fresh strawberries are a healthy between-meal snack. Blueberries: Protect against the deadly skin cancer melanoma by eating blueberries. Scientists recently discovered that melanoma develops from cells that produce tyrosinase, a key substance in skin pigment. Lab experiments showed that one of the potent phytonutrients in blueberries, quercetin, is broken down by tyrosinase into a variety of compounds that have anticancer capabilities. These abilities are both preventative as well as therapeutic. Blueberries aren’t just for making pies. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council offers lots of crave-able and healthy recipes on its website such as Blueberry Quinoa Power Bowl, Grilled Salmon Flatbreads with Blueberry Salsa, and Savory Blueberry Pizza. Raspberries. These heart-shaped gems are indeed cardiac friendly. Several studies over the past few years have brought to light the rich soup of nutrients, phytonutrients and fiber in raspberries that have blood pressure-
reducing, blood fat-lowering and plaque-preventing actions. Combine raspberries with other good-for-you ingredients such as leafy greens, oatmeal and skim milk to make delicious, hearthealthy salads, cereal and smoothies. Blackberries. Have a headache? Reach for a bowl of blackberries. All berries, especially blackberries, are a natural source of salicylic acid or the anti-inflammatory substance in aspirin. Research conducted a few years ago revealed that those eating vegetarian and vegan diets had the amount of salicylic acid in their blood equivalent to someone taking 75 mg of aspirin daily. The scientists theorized that salicylic acid may be one of the reasons behind the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. Feel a big headache coming on? Fix a fruit salad with blackberries and other fruits high in salicylates such as blueberries, apricots and cantaloupe. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Yacht chefs must keep up with networking skills in job hunt Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
So many chefs in yachting try to stay abreast of culinary trends to make their food cutting edge, but how many of us spend that energy developing our networking skills? If the job suddenly ended tomorrow, how many of us would have the necessary contacts to hook up with the next job quickly? I have been in that position before: job ended and had to go back “out there” to prove to others just what kind of chef I am. I have been blown off by crew agents, first considered under qualified, then over qualified and too educated. Been there, heard it all. A lot of chefs do get work from crew agents; many more get their work from captains or other crew they worked and clicked with. Networking is important not only at the start of our careers, but throughout as we grow and change in our passions and lifestyle. Here are a few things I do to keep my networking skills sharp. Update the resume. Long-term experience stands out. Longevity with a family stands out. Too much experience in short-term jobs can raise questions. For those just starting out, short-term gigs are understandable and easily explained. Same goes if those short-term jobs ended because the yacht sold or the owner passed away. Freelance gigs show up as short-term and might also raise some eyebrows. Be careful what you include. More boats does not necessarily mean more experience and more qualified. For chefs who choose the freelance path, be clear that that is the intention by simply explaining that in the objective. Get business cards made up and hand them out to absolutely everyone as we never know who might know of someone who needs a chef. Make the cards stand out, but be simple and classic. Be sure to have your name, phone number and email on them, as well as what you are qualified to do. Visit a few crew agents. Sit down with the agent who places chefs. Talk to them. Ask them questions about what they see in the marketplace. What sorts of chefs are they placing? What sort of yachts and owners are hiring? Not only will this sit-down give you vital information, but the agent will get
to know more about you. Show interest. Network. Go to yacht events such as boat shows. Simply walking around and talking to other yachties will develop new leads. Meet with brokers, yacht managers and builders when possible. Visit with captains you know; buy them lunch and pick their brains. Introduce yourself to the captains everyone knows, and pick their brains. Successful yachties have knowledge and lessons to hand down to crew eager to learn. Be eager, and pay attention to what they say. They became successful for a reason and can make you a success if you listen. The Triton has networking events every month that bring together professionals from across yachting. Meeting a few non-crew can certainly add depth to any career. These should be a must-do whenever chefs are in Ft. Lauderdale. Join a chefs association. Most have a job board that offer supplemental work for those times when we have to wait for a position on a yacht. If it has a local chapter, those gatherings can be insightful and fun. Clean up online profiles. Despite what “friends” may think of that weekend ski trip, employers don’t approve of the wild photos that show up on our Facebook pages, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn accounts. Skip posting party photos, and definitely do not post pictures of yachts or playing on a yacht. Employers will do a web search before hiring any crew member. Make your online presence notable, worthy and professional. Learn marketing techniques. Research online and take a free seminar on how to market yourself. Being a chef on a yacht is a career for many thousands of men and women; it’s not just something to do for fun for a few years. Those of us sincere about wanting to do this job for the right reasons will become successful. Just as integrated systems make up a yacht and help it to run smoothly as a whole, an integrated network system will help a yacht chef’s career to run smoothly and operate at peak performance. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine and has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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USSA Summit talks cruising grounds, visas, Trump politics As the global yachting industry continues to rebound, industry leaders met just before the Palm Beach boat show to discuss cruising grounds, training and politics at the fourth annual Superyacht Summit, organized by the U.S. Superyacht Association. Several seminars attracted much attention, including a panel on the status of the American portion of the industry. “We have great cruising grounds in the U.S. that we ignore,” attendee Debora Radtke of American Yacht Agents said. “When I talk about boats coming to Miami, so many make the comment ‘why do they want to go there?’ The U.S. “is a great destination, and now it has dockage to accommodate these large yachts. Owners from outside the U.S. see what a great place the U.S. is. It’s safe, we have a strong economy, and a stable government.” A session about visas and recent issues with some embassies no longer issuing B1/B2s pointed out that perhaps the reality is less significant than the stories circulating. “From my standpoint, one of the most important things was to stop spreading rumors,” Radtke said. “Yes, we are having some isolated issues with embassies not freely issuing B1/B2 visas any longer, but if you investigate many of these cases, there has often been more to the story.” And a session that looked at President Trump’s first 100 days and its impact on yachting decided that it was too turbulent to ignore. “The fortunate thing for lobbying is that it’s all about sales,” said Peter Schrappen, a USSA board member and director of government affairs with the Northwest Marine Trades Association. “Meeting with lawmakers is no different than meeting with your top qualified prospect,” he told the assembled business attendees. “The approach, pre-sell, visit and follow-up are the same paradigm. Now, we just need to ‘lean in’ and ‘delight’ them with what we are offering. … It’s imperative to pay close attention to what’s going on in the industry and DC.”
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Citrus, heat, jewelry, abrasives all potential danger to dishes Stew Cues Alene Keenan
Stews are charged with taking care of valuable and sometimes sentimental dishes. Here are some tips. Washing dishes Remove food promptly with a plastic spatula, not cutlery, to avoid scratching. Rinse promptly. Stoneware will be stamped on the bottom if it is dishwasher safe. Earthenware and newer china may be safe in a light wash cycle or a special china and crystal setting. The older the china, the less likely it is to be safe in the dishwasher. Load dishwashers carefully. It might
sound crazy, but being “that stew” who reloads the dishes after someone has done it incorrectly might be the safest way to go. Load them so they don’t touch each other. Don’t use citrus detergents as they can damage the glaze. Don’t wash aluminum pieces with fine china to avoid greyish pencil-like stains. The heated drying cycle can damage fine porcelain as the dish and precious metal trim expand and contract at different rates. Skip the hot drying cycle; dry by hand with a soft cloth. For hand washing: Place a mat or a towel in the bottom of the sink for protection. Use warm water and mild non-citrus soap. Change water as needed to keep it grease-free. Remove jewelry to prevent
scratching, and avoid bumping dishes against the faucet. Do not wash pans or bakeware with tableware. Wash one piece at a time. No abrasive cleaners or rough sponges, but a bit of baking soda on a sponge can be used to scrub gently. Bon Ami powder cleanser and Bar Keeper’s friend are gentle enough to get metallic marks and stains from china. Do not use bleach or products with bleach such as Soft Scrub as it can damage the glazed surface. Storage: Protect pieces from sliding across other pieces. The bottom is often partially unglazed and could scratch or damage the top of other pieces. Store plates, bowls, platters and service pieces with felt, closed-cell foam, paper towel,
or even a coffee filter as protectors between pieces. Wrap any lids and place upside down inside the piece. Avoid stacking too many plates, and if any pieces have been repaired, place those on top of the stack. Avoid stacking cups, but if there is no other option, stack no more than two at a time, with plenty of protective material between them. Dishes stored for long periods should be put into specialty padded zippered cases for protection. Cup storage cases should include dividers. China that is used less than once per year should be washed and inspected occasionally to protect the glaze and the paint. Inventory and label each case and attach a warning/fragile sticker. Place storage cases in carefully padded boxes or plastic containers to prevent them shifting around. Do not stack zip cases on top of each other. Avoid extreme heat, cold, or humidity. Repair To repair a hairline crack, heat milk to simmer, then lower the temperature to low or warm. Place the china piece in the warm milk. Let it rest for an hour, then remove from heat and leave in the milk overnight. The protein in the milk will seep into the crack and form a natural “glue”. In the morning, gently hand wash and dry. Try using Bon Ami or Bar Keeper’s Friend brand cleaner to remove grey or black cutlery marks, or mix a paste of salt and vinegar or one of baking soda and vinegar. Apply to stain, rub gently and rinse and dry. Epoxy or super glue may work on chipped or broken china if you have all the pieces. Apply with a toothpick, and hold a small piece of wax paper over the spot to prevent glue from sticking to fingers. You may have to sand the piece to feather the edge of the repair so it is less noticeable. Last, but not least, always have a full inventory of all the pieces onboard. The inventory should include the manufacturer, the pattern name, and the names of each piece in the collection. Proper preparation and protection will ensure that china is kept safe and will give many years of good service. Alene Keenan is lead instructor of yacht interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale. She shares her experience from more than 20 years as a stew in her book, "The Yacht Guru's Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht", available at www. yachtstewsolutions.com. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Answers to CPR quiz clarify vomiting, babies and total beats Answers from quiz on page 22 These are the answers to the CPR quiz in Keith Murray’s SeaSick column on page 22. 1. Don’t stop. Breaking ribs may occur. If you can save them with CPR and an AED, the ribs will heal. 2. Vomiting is not a sign of life. If they vomit, tilt the head, clear the airway and resume compressions if they are not breathing. 3. 100 to 120 compressions per minute. About 2 per second. 4. Adults 2-2.4 inches, children 2 inches, babies 1.5 inches. 5. No. AEDs are designed to only shock people whose hearts have stopped working effectively. AEDs will only shock victims whose hearts need to be shocked to restore a healthy rhythm. 6. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 7. AED stands for Automated
External Defibrillator 8. The heart is located between the right and left lungs, in the middle of the chest between the imaginary nipple line. 9. The song “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees is 100 beats per minute and is the proper speed for compressions. 10. Yes, but you must dry the area where the pads go first. 11. Yes, but you must shave the area where the pads go first. 12. Yes, as long as they are not breathing. Connect them and follow the voice prompts. 13. Yes, as long as they are not breathing. Connect them and follow the voice prompts. 14. Yes. Ideally you will use pediatric pads or a pediatric key to reduce the energy. If you do not have these, then place the adult pads in the center of the child’s chest and the center of the child’s back and follow the AED voice prompts. 15. False. There are both federal and state “Good Samaritan” laws that protect the rescuer. 16. 30 compressions and two breaths.
Ideally, you should have a barrier device between mouths, such as a pocket mask. 17. Always make certain the scene is safe. In this situation, make certain the power is off before going near the injured person. 18. No. CPR buys you time by moving blood that carries oxygen to the brain, the heart and other parts of the body. It’s the shock from the AED that gets the heart beating again.
19. CPR should always be performed on a hard surface, and you must have your body weight over top for good quality compressions. 20. No. A heart attack is a plumbing problem and occurs when part of the heart’s blood supply is reduced or blocked, causing the heart muscle to become injured or die. Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem when the heart stops beating.
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From the inside; the interior sta Story and photos by Dorie Cox
Stew Samara Rose was called back from maternity leave to create the winning centerpiece on the 145-foot Benetti M/Y MAG III.
Melanie Wilkinson used to joke about what interior yacht crew were really doing all day. She worked as a deckhand for six years and laughed with the guys working outside. That was, until she became a stew. “I thought that I knew what the girls did inside,” she said. “But now after doing this, I have to go out and tell the boys, ‘We were wrong on everything’.” Wilkinson has learned how challenging the job can be as part of the current team on M/Y Kisses, a 175-foot Feadship with Chief Stew Krisli Melesh and 2d Stew Bernadette Zwart. The three created a safari-themed table setting to compete in the Top-Notch Tabletop Challenge photographed during the Palm Beach boat show on March 24. The crew were from one of 14 yachts judged by the public on Facebook. Photos of the settings and some of the interior teams’ decorating tips are featured on TopNotchTabletop.com. Keeping track of flatware, napkins, and other setting items is just one of the time-consuming and meticulous tasks interior staff do. “We keep inventories with photos of everything,” Zwart said. “Most are gifts, and we keep track of which guests gave the gifts. We always put those out when those guests are on board.”
The record-keeping pays off. “It works beautifully,” she said. “They notice and say, ‘We gave those to you’.” Chief Stew Ania Broszkievicz and Haylee Maddon find satisfaction with their hard work on M/Y Allegria, a 152foot Hakvoort. They know that concise records are vital for their classic settings. “How much can we hide on the boat?” Broszkievicz said as she pointed to several walls. “It looks plain, but those are cupboards.” On charter, the interior staff sets different settings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “But we know where every plate is and there is no time to look,” Maddon said. On M/Y Lady Joy, a 157-foot Christensen, Chief Stew Daniela Breban and 3d Stew Shannon Jones created a coral-centered display using the owner’s favorite items. “She loves shells and corals,” Breban said. But every piece they work with is fragile or expensive and needs to be properly stored. “We have special sponges, boxes and cupboards to store these delicate items,” Breban said. Thirty-three stews and interior staff participated in seven categories. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments at dorie@the-triton.com.
Maeve Crimmins, left, and Danelle Grochocinski of the 155-foot M/Y Abbracci took the yacht’s red coral to a florist to match a centerpiece.
Stew Haylee Maddon and Chief Stew Ania Broszkievicz find inspiration for settings from the chef onboard M/Y Allegria, a 152-foot Hakvoort.
2d Stew Natasha Cook of M/Y Sofia, a 42m Moonen, helps create an elegant table mixing James Bond and Alice in Wonderland to win the Outdoor Chic category.
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aff story is told in table settings For a list of winners and more photos see page 32.
M/Y Broadwater, a 50m Feadship, includes an interior team of, from left, Chief Stew Chloe DeVito de Concha, 2nd Stew Leigh-Anne Cawood, Stew Nadine Amsler and Stew Chantal De Bruin. PHOTO/CARLOS CONCHA
Head of Interior Cathy Grace Engojo and 2d Stew Angelina Duganets of M/Y Madsummer, a 55m Feadship, brought live fish to the table with the help of 1st Mate Nick Pusey.
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Chief Stew Fremalyn Layco of M/Y Safira, a 39m Newcastle, uses a flat napkin fold to replace the standing fan. “I feel it is family and they like to be able to see each other,” she said. “Plus I don’t like when I have to remove the centerpiece, so I’ve kept it low.” Stews Melanie Reyes and Marica Albinco of M/Y Nita K, a 124-foot Delta, use pebbles to design Japanese symbols for live, laugh and love.
3d Stew Shannon Jones and Chief Stew Daniela Breban of the 157-foot M/Y Lady Joy chose color schemes for each setting based on the menu.
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Palm Beach International Boat Show Winners of Top-Notch Tabletop Challenge at Palm Beach International Boat Show Luxe Interior 1st Place M/Y Nita K 2nd Place M/Y Safira 3rd Place M/Y Allegria Outdoor Chic 1st Place M/Y Sofia 2nd Place M/Y Spirit 3rd Place M/Y Abbracci
3d Stew Heather Chase, Chief Stew Nina Brunello and 2d Stew Samantha Gardiner of M/Y Octopussy, a 145-foot Heesen, build their setting around a favorite napkin fold.
Most Artistic Napkin Fold 1st Place M/Y Te Manu Top Creative Centerpiece 1st Place M/Y MAG III Stylish Menu Design 1st Place M/Y Spirit Beverage Presentation 1st Place M/Y Te Manu
The interior crew of M/Y Spirit incorporated natural elements for their entry. Pictrured, from left, are Chief Stew Ashleigh Dugdale, Chief Stew Cayla Platt, Masseuse Goody De Jonghe and Stew/Chef Kelly Spencer.
The interior staff of the 50m Codecasa M/Y Te Manu won two categories. Crissa Lorren Galgana, right top, repurposes toilet paper tubes for napkin folds. “People think napkin folding is quick and simple, but these can take a couple of hours,” she said. Chelsea Gallagher, right below, won best beverage presentation on the theme of the yacht’s namesake, a Polynesian word for seabird. Her coconut rum drink has a lemon rind bird hanging from a wire. Stew Marie-Louise Ramsay, left, uses pedestals so seated guests can see each other at meals. “Plus, when you come in, there is a wow factor,” she said.
Tip of the day: 1st Place M/Y Octopussy “Create a system for everything. Whether you’re ironing a shirt, washing dishes, turning up rooms or cleaning the day head, create an efficient order of operations and do it the exact same way, every single time. This leaves little room for error, giving you more time and energy to be attentive, creative, calm and fun!”
Stew Marie Hrckova, above, creates a spring breakfast table to be romantic yet natural. During the show she filled the vase with water and stones to hold up through high winds.
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espite wet and windy weather for opening day, the 32nd edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show ended up attracting not only new international vendors (see cover story) but more and bigger boats. PHOTOS/DORIE COX
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There’s a reason that the green flash at sunset is so rarely seen Sea Science Scott McDowell
When mariners share sea stories of encounters with gales and rogue waves, rarely does a session end without mention of the elusive green flash. With fine detail, they describe the tiny burst of green light seen above the upper rim of the sun at the exact moment the red orb sets on the clear horizon. Some sailors are adamant they’ve seen the flash multiple times but the majority are naysayers who scoff, claiming it’s nonsense – just a myth. The first reference to the green flash was in Jules Verne’s 1882 novel “The Green Ray” where the heroine was searching for this elusive phenomenon of remarkable beauty. “If there is a green in Paradise, it cannot be but of this shade, which most surely is the true green of Hope!” Present day romantics have said that once you’ve seen the flash, you’ll never again have troubles with matters of the heart. I wish this was true. Enter atmospheric physicists, successful myth busters who’ve proven that the green flash is real and a startling phenomenon when atmospheric conditions are optimum. Not only does the flash occur at sunset but it also can erupt at sunrise; the latter is far more difficult to catch as the observer’s eye must be focused on the exact position on the horizon, immediately before the sun rises, which is a low probability in itself. To understand the significance of the flash’s color green, one must first realize that the full spectrum of colors in sunlight is not visible at all times of the daylight cycle. When directly overhead, the sun’s bright rays appear white (containing all colors) but the setting sun shines only orange or crimson red. This is because green, blue and violet light have shorter wavelengths and, consequently, are totally dispersed from view. Incoming sun rays immediately above the horizon pass through roughly 40 times more Earth atmosphere than when sun rays descend from directly overhead. That’s why we don’t see a blue or purple sun as it sets. Furthermore, midday sunlight is 10,000 times brighter than rays of the setting sun due to the increased amount of atmosphere and dust particles along a light path tangent to the Earth’s surface.
When the dominant red rays of the setting sun pass through the thick slice of the atmosphere, they are bent downward toward the earth by the process of refraction. (In the same manner that light rays are deflected and color-separated as they pass through water or a glass prism.) As the sun sets below the horizon, the bent red rays can reach the eye of an observer even when the top of the sun is no longer in sight. Green and blue light, with shorter wavelengths than red light, are bent even more by refraction. Consequently, although the sun has set well below the horizon, green and blue light can reach the observer after the red rays are no longer visible. And because the bright red rays are not visible, the weaker greens and blues can be detected, but only for a short time – a flash of precisely 1.4 seconds, as computed by the physicists who know the index of refraction differs among the various colors of light. When vertical gradients of atmospheric temperature change (e.g., warm air over cold air, or vice versa), so does light refraction and the creation of what we call optical mirages. Under certain atmospheric conditions, the mirage effect can cause green flashes to last up to 30 seconds. Lengthened flashes also occur at high latitudes, compared to typical flash durations of 2 seconds near the tropics. Physicists have also determined that the intensity of the flash is actually quite weak – six times weaker than the human eye should be able to detect. For this reason, cameras are much more capable of detecting flashes than the naked eye. But under special atmospheric conditions, the mirage effect can amplify the flash such that a lucky observer can witness the spectacular event. Even more rare is a blue flash. Because blue light is bent (refracted) even more than green light, it’s the last component of sunlight that glows on the horizon after the sun has set. This shortwavelength light is, however, easily scattered away from the line of sight and extremely weak to the observer’s eye. Therefore, only green flashes are visible in all but rare occasions. Scott E. McDowell has a doctorate in ocean physics, is a licensed captain and author of Marinas: a Complete Guide, available at www.scottemcdowell.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Fear and manipulation lead to lies; worth a try to use the truth Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon
For anyone who’s been paying attention to politics in the United States lately, there’s a whole gamut of feelings and emotions flying around. There is talk about untruths or “alternative facts” but I would rather get real here and talk about lying. I will stay out of the political noise here but all the recent talk about lack of truth made me think about how damaging lying is in our personal and work lives. Has lying ever entered your work life? I think for many of us it has, if we’ve been in the working world long enough. Working together on a yacht crew or in an office, warehouse or marina, we are part of a team, and that team needs trust to operate at its best. When we work alongside someone who we’re not sure is truthful or we can fully trust, there is a breakdown. There is a rip in the mainsail of our ship and it will probably get worse if not addressed. A problem with lying is serious and
can often lead to a person’s dismissal. If it’s so bad, why do people lie? Research has found that two of the main reasons people lie are fear and manipulation. This is experimented with and learned early on in our lives. A child will lie out of fear of consequences. That is not considered abnormal, but the lesson must be taught about truth and lying. Hopefully, the issue is nipped in the bud. However, if someone gets away with lying and it develops a pattern – a habit – into young adulthood, now it becomes problematic. Many bad habits can cause us problems, and a lying habit must be broken. The fear must be removed from the thought of going with the truth. The best way I can recommend to accomplish this is to start practicing living from truth. When an occasion arises where in the past a lie may have been the reaction, make a conscious decision to go the other way. Go with the truth and see what happens. What one finds is the results are not the horrible scenarios we’ve played in our head. Rather, the issue is faced, dealt with and passed, with no lingering
thoughts about the lie and whether one will get caught and found out. The manipulation component to lying can really do some damage. Think about it. When someone lies to us to get us to do something or feel something, most often we are more upset about the manipulation than actually what the lie was about. We also need to understand no one feels good in a lying situation. The person lying never feels good; they just haven’t learned from experience that the truth feels much better. A leader of a crew or team can make it clear in dealing with this issue by stating that mistakes, even a fairly major one, can be learned from and corrected. What won’t be tolerated is lying and deception. Is it just human nature? Well, little white lies and the experimental lies of a child, perhaps. But a lying habit fed over years is not healthy natural behavior. It has been around for all of recorded time, though. Check out this quote I came across from Lucius Seneca, a Roman philosopher: “No one can be happy who has been thrust outside the
pale truth. And there are two ways that one can be removed from this realm: by lying, or being lied to.” We want truth. We desire to live in a home of truth. When we are “thrust” out of it, we can begin to feel the vulnerability of homelessness, uncertainty and discomfort. Doesn’t sound good, does it? The truth is important, and it never does the damage of lies. I think we all innately know the truth is the better way, but maybe the habit of lying has taken hold. Just remember: It is a habit and can be broken. There is a lot to be said for living authentically and comfortable in one’s own skin. Sometimes it takes a while to get there in life but when we do get there and know it, we feel free, confident, and released from the shackles of deception. Like the old saying tells us, the truth shall set you free. Indeed. Enjoy the voyage. Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (www.yachtcrewcoach.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Individual behavior crucial to team dynamic, can improve Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais
Teamwork is often front and center in the minds of leaders, because an organization succeeds or fails based on how well the team works together. When leaders consider their teams, they shouldn’t forget how important each individual’s contribution is to their overall success. If a team is failing, examining each person’s behavior can help determine how best to improve. The behavior I’m referring to is not about work-related things, such as how to do a particular job. If a leader needs team members to perform a task differently, that can be done by laying out a new standard operating procedure or having a one-on-one feedback session. The focus here is on team members who don’t want to do the new procedure or don’t effectively interact with others. To bring change to a team, leaders need to focus on what they can do to help others want to change their behavior. A leader can’t simply tell someone to behave differently. No one will change their behavior just because they’re told to. For example, if someone tells a smoker to stop smoking, will they do it? Do they quit based solely on the suggestion? Probably not. If they aren’t ready to quit smoking, nothing anyone says will influence their behavior. The same thing happens when we’re told to be a better listener, not to be a jerk, don’t be a know-it-all, don’t be smug, play nice with others, change our tone of voice when speaking, talking too much, etc. Unless we want to change, we won’t change. So what can a leader do to help build an outstanding team that takes under consideration each individual’s behavior? Fortunately, Marshall Goldsmith, one of the top executive leadership coaches in the world, has focused his career on answering this question. He’s created a framework to help transform teams through a series of short meetings to discuss ways to improve as a unit. Here is how leaders on a yacht can use Goldsmith’s framework to get all team members are on the same page. Bring the team together for a meeting in a location where there won’t be distractions. Hand out three pieces
of paper to each person and ask them to write the answers to the following questions. To promote honest feedback, the answers should be anonymous. After each question, collect the papers, review the individual scores, and then tabulate the average score for questions one and two. Keep in mind that this framework is for team development. It’s not about the leader and their leadership skills. (If that is the main obstacle to the team’s success then the leader needs to take it upon themselves to do what they can to improve their own behavior.) Question 1: On a scale of one to 10, with 1 being the lowest, how are we doing working together as a team? If everyone says 10 and at the same time the team performs poorly, then either team members are not giving honest feedback or they do not see themselves clearly. Question 2: On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do we need to be doing? Questions one and two help clarify where the team is currently and where it wants to be. Question 3: What is one thing we need to do as a group to go from where we are now to where we need to be? Read each response for the final question out loud. The leader must guide the team to come to an agreement on just one thing they can do to improve as a team. Perhaps the decision is that everyone needs to work on being better listeners. Or perhaps more effective time management, or less horsing around, or less arguing, or whatever. Now it’s time to implement the change. For the next 30 days, all team members are to hold each other accountable for this new behavior. If listening is the skill decided on by the group and someone demonstrates poor listening, other team members are to gently point out the poor listening. The team holds itself accountable. Thirty days later, have another meeting. Ask everyone how they think the team has improved at the selected skill and as a team as a whole. Using this kind of framework helps teams develop by holding everyone accountable for changing their behavior. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is founder and CEO of The Marine Leadership Group (www. marineleadershipgroup.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Boats / Brokers Yachts sold
M/Y Polly, a 135-foot (41m) yacht launched as Como in 2007 by Alloy Yachts, sold by Northrop & Johnson broker Wes Sanford. M/Y Sea Dreams, a 132-foot (40m) yacht built by Northcoast Yachts in 1995, by Merle Wood & Associates. It was co-listed with Peter Vazquez of Executive Yacht Sales & Management. M/Y Namoh, a 125-foot Cheoy Lee launched in 2003, co-listed with Denison Yacht Sales and Worth Avenue Yachts for just under $6 million. M/Y News, a 121-foot Denison launched in 1986, by Denison Yachting. She was listed with broker Kit Denison, and broker Kurt Bosshardt brought the buyer. Extended from her original 104 feet, News is the largest Denison ever built. Capt. Steve Pulaski and crew will remain with the boat, which will undergo a refit in Ft. Lauderdale. The new owner plans to use and charter her in New England and the Caribbean. M/Y Second Love, a 112-foot (34m) Westport launched in 2009, by John Varga of Westport Yacht Sales. She was listed with Chris Daves of Denison Yachting for $7.8 million. M/Y Hideout, a 98-foot (30m) Princess launched in 2012, by Merle Wood & Associates.
S/Y Spirit (above), an 87-foot (26.6m) Nautor's Swan built in 1991, by Northrop & Johnson brokers Bart Kimman and Simon Turner.
New to the sales fleet
M/Y Okto, a 218-foot (66.4m) yacht launched in 2014 by Italian builder ISA, jointly listed with Merle Wood & Associates and Fraser for 54.5 million euros, VAT paid. M/Y Rock.It (below), a 198-foot (60m) Feadship launched in 2014, now co-listed with Northrop & Johnson broker Sean Doyle and Burgess broker Rupert Nelson.
M/Y Rockstar, a 161-foot (49m) Trinity launched in 2009, listed with Denison Yacht Sales broker Kurt Bosshardt for $16.9 million
M/Y Family Day (above), a 135-foot (41m) Codecasa launched in 2007, now listed with Yacht & Villa International for 9.5 million euros.
M/Y SOC (above), a 122-foot Delta built in 1997, listed with Denison Yacht Sales broker Kurt Bosshardt for just under $5 million. M/Y Bellamor, a 116-foot (35m) Pershing, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Jeremy Comport. S/Y Che, a 114-foot (34.75m) catamaran launched by Sunreef Yachts in 2010, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Charles Ehrardt. M/Y Alter Ego, a 112-foot (34m) yacht built in 1992 by WGM Werft Berlin, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Foulques de Raigniac for about $2 million.
M/Y Island Time (above), a 110-foot Broward built in 1994, now listed with Chamberlain Yachts International for $1.69 million. M/Y Casino Royale, a 108-foot (33m) Predator built in 2004 by Sunseeker, is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson broker Jochen Brill for just under 4 million euros. S/Y Mariska (below), a 91-foot (27.6m) 15m Class yacht, listed with Northrop & Johnson broker John
Solomon for 2.85 million euros. Twenty of these vessels were built at the William Fife & Son boatyard between 1907-1917; only four remain. Refit in 2009, Mariska went on to win the 15m Class annual trophy in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016. M/Y Vodka, an 88-foot (27m) Arno Leopard, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Steen Christensen. M/Y Belle Isle, an 87-foot (26.7m) Kingship launched in 2010, jointly listed with Ocean Independence and Fraser for 4.5 million euros. S/Y Southern Star, a 78-foot SWS, listed with BGYB for 2.25 million euros. S/Y Black Shark, a 76-foot Royal Huisman Sloop, listed with BGYB for 410,000 euros. S/Y Giacomo (below), a 70-foot Volvo Open, listed with BGYB for 1.25 million euros.
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News in the charter fleet
S/Y Inmocean, a 134-foot (41m) sailing yacht built in 2008 by Fitzroy Yachts, joins Camper & Nicholsons' fleet in the Mediterranean this summer.
M/Y My My My (above), a 100-foot (30.5m) yacht, now listed with Northrop & Johnson and available in the Bahamas and Caribbean
Heesen’s Home launches
Project Nova, a 165-foot (50m) Heesen, has launched. According to the builder, this is world’s first fast displacement hull form (FDHF) with hybrid propulsion. Named M/Y Home, the vessel has two water-cooled DC electric shaft motors, each 127 kW, enabling her to cruise at 9 knots on the generators alone. Its exterior design is by Omega Architects; the interior is by Cristiano Gatto Design. Home will remain in Oss for commissioning of her systems, and will then move to Rotterdam to undergo her sea trials before delivery to the owners in June.
Business, people growth at N&J
Ft. Lauderdale-based brokerage firm Northrop & Johnson has partnered with Crystal AirCruises to bring to charter guests custom itineraries ranging from adventures to shopping, cultural exploration and culinary around the world. Using the world’s newest, most luxurious Boeing 777 as home base, charter guests will enjoy five-star butler service, Michelin-inspired cuisine, seats that convert to 180-degree lie-flat beds, and in-flight entertainment including 24-inch monitors, Skye-Fi, Bose Noisecanceling headphones and Apple iPads preloaded with personalized itineraries. In other company news, Cameron Bray, managing director of the firm’s Australia division, has been appointed chairman of the Queensland committee of the business trade group Superyacht Australia. The committee has been
charged with devising a strategy to ensure yachting grows in the region, despite local, state and federal issues it faces. “It is important we have a strong and committed group identifying the key issues facing the industry in Queensland,” said M Edwards, CEO of Superyacht Australia. “There are many items on the agenda, including the upcoming Commonwealth games and the opportunities it presents, berthing for superyachts on the Brisbane River, customs clearance on the Gold Coast, infrastructure requirements for Queensland, greater profile globally for Queensland capability and showcasing Queensland as a key destination for the global superyacht fleet.” Bray has worked in a variety of positions in his yachting career, including captain, yacht manager and charter broker. Northrop & Johnson also has hired sales broker Toine Kokke in its Phuket office. The Dutch national spent many years in the diving industry as an instructor and live-aboard leader. He moved to Phuket in 2000. Back in Ft. Lauderdale, the company promoted long time crew placement agent Marcy Williams to crew service manager. Williams, who has been with the company for nine years, began her career in yachting as a stew in 1988. She worked on yachts until 1992, when she moved ashore and began working at a yacht brokerage firm. She eventually joined Merrill-Stevens’ crew placement division, then joined Northrop & Johnson
Reliant announces new build
Reliant Yachts of Newport has three new 40-foot vessels under contract, the first of which will serve as a tender to a large new construction yacht. The next build, the X40, “is a modern interpretation of the express yacht and reflects the owner’s desire for a sporty, contemporary design that will be at home on the Riviera,” said Jim Ewing, principal at Reliant Yachts. The X40 will have carbon fiber composite construction, 40-knot-plus speeds, removable top, genset, air conditioning, joystick control, stateof-the-art electronics, leather seating, refrigerator/freezer, Seakeeper stabilizer, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system. It is slated for completion in early 2018, and will be delivered to Italy.
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Business The Triton partners with Refit show
Ft. Lauderdale-based The Triton, a monthly news magazine for captains and crew, is partnering with organizers of the 2018 Refit International Exhibition & Conference to support expanded exhibit sales and a more indepth conference program. The third annual Refit Show will take place Jan. 10-11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale. The 2018 Refit Show will double the size of its exhibit hall and increase its seminar options from 15 to 24. “The Triton and the Refit Show have a natural symmetry,” said Jim Miller, Refit Show director. “We believe the support and feedback of the newspaper’s editors, writers and readers will significantly enrich the educational and professional networking opportunities the Refit Show delivers.” The Triton has been endorsing the Refit Show since its first year in 2016. “Refits are a significant part of any yacht’s life, and the captains and crew who manage and work them learn a tremendous amount about the boats they run and entrust their lives to,” said
Lucy Reed, publisher of The Triton. “This is a brilliant idea for a conference, and it’s a perfect fit for us to help bring shipyard and project managers in front of captains and crew so they can learn from each other to have better refit experiences.” Exhibit sales for the Refit Show will begin in May. Organizers will announce the full seminar series in late summer. Registration for the Refit Show opens in fall. More information is available online at www.refitshow.com.
Ferretti inks first profit since 2008
The Ferretti Group, announcing financial results for 2016 and the first quarter of this year, said it became profitable last year for the first time since 2008. The group also announced the first elements of a two-year investment plan at a recent conference in Milan. Results after taxes turned from a $30.8 million loss in 2015 to a $15 million profit in 2016. Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi said in a statement that Ferretti’s 2017 objectives are challenging, but possible,
as the company relies on further investments, an efficient and wellperforming organization, and nine new products the group is set to present to the market. Ferretti also announced additional investments of nearly $50 million: $26.5 million in research and development and $22.7 million toward the growth of production capacity. The group said investments planned for the shipyards between the end of 2017 and 2018 could result in hiring 80 workers at all of its production sites.
Luise Group expands to Adriatic
Venice, Italy-based Luise Group, a yachting services provider, recently opened an office to provide services along the Italian Adriatic, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania. “I have worked many years with the Luise family, and have spent a great deal of time in the past building agency services throughout the Mediterranean, but especially the Adriatic,” said Edward Pegan, managing partner of Luise Yachting Adriatic. “I appreciate the philosophy of keeping focus on small,
local businesses and not necessarily one of a large corporate structure. It allows for a culture of being more flexible to the customers’ needs and getting things accomplished in a quicker and more efficient manner.” For more information, visit www. luiseadriatic.com.
Benetti hires GM for megayachts
Azimut Benetti has appointed Christos Ramnialis general manager of its Megayachts Business Line division. Ramnialis has partnered with Benetti for more than a decade as head of the Global Sales and Service Group of MTU/Rolls Royce Power Systems, where he served for 16 years. He was born in Greece and has a degree in mechanical engineering from Darmstadt in Germany. In related company news, Azimut Benetti was chosen to build a 35m motor yacht for the city of Tokyo to host official presentations and conferences. The yacht will be built at the company’s Livorno shipyard, with delivery planned
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MarineMax hires Smith as VP
for December 2018. The boat is designed to reach a maximum speed of 25 knots. The city requires a conference table seating 35 with an interpreter booth and a Japanese-style reception room. A water-jet propulsion system will be used to keep the draught of the boat below 1.25m so it can navigate the shallow waters in Tokyo Bay. The height of the boat cannot exceed 11m from the waterline to enable the yacht to pass under bridges in the area. A special retractable aerial has been designed to satisfy this need. A dedicated team will manage the order, coordinated by Project Manager Fortunato Di Marco.
MarineMax, the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has appointed William (Billy) Smith as vice president of MarineMax Superyachts Division. The new division will provide services for customers seeking to build or buy a superyacht, as well as ownership and management resources. Smith began his career in the marine industry at family-owned companies, including Modern Diesel Power, which he and his father founded in 1980 to introduce to the U.S. market towboats that burn alternative fuels. He most recently worked at Trinity Yachts in Louisiana and Mississippi where he became vice president of
sales and marketing. He is a founding member and former board member of the Superyacht Builders Association; member and former vice chairman of the U.S. Superyacht Association; a founding member of the International Superyacht Society; member of the New York Yacht Club; and a founding board member of the Gulf Coast Conservation Association of Louisiana. MarineMax, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products at 62 retail locations across the U.S. The company also provides brokerage and charter services, including MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and MarineMax Private Yacht Charters.
Asia Pacific NZ hires agent
Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand has hired Emma Crawshay as its newest yacht agent. Crawshay comes to the job fresh from five and a half years on the the 90m Royal Huisman S/Y Athena, where she progressed from stew to chief stew and then purser. Crawshay has completed shipyard periods, Atlantic crossings and trips through the Panama Canal. “I want to help make the yacht’s time here in New Zealand as hassle-free as possible, all the while supporting the crew by passing on local knowledge so that they can make the most of everything this great city and country has to offer,” she said. For more information, visit asiapacific-superyachts.com
Line 7 line now in Caribbean
Line 7’s superyacht-specific marine apparel is now available onshore in the Caribbean – a move that reflects the rapid growth of the refreshed brand since its relaunch in 2016. Antigua-based shoreside support supplier Jane’s Yacht Services has a full range of Line 7’s new apparel in stock. The company has invested in the development of the new superyachtspecific range. It will be the first time the brand will be seen in the Caribbean since 2014. “Line 7 is a quality product fit for superyacht crew,” said Jane Midson, director of Jane’s Yacht Services. “Wrinkle-free, fast-drying fabrics mean less time in the laundry, and the fit for all of the pieces in the range will keep even the most discerning chief stewardess happy. We have a full range of samples in all sizes to meet fitting requirements for both superyacht uniform and race uniform. Customdesigned branding can also be produced for crew on request with a turnaround time that meets the discerning expectations of the industry.” A California-based warehouse slated to open in this fiscal quarter will facilitate product delivery in the region, according to Line 7 business manager Danielle Lambert.
Brunswick to close plant in Brazil
Brunswick Corp. said in March that it will immediately start to wind down its boat manufacturing operations in Brazil as the country continues to face challenging economic conditions. The Joinville, Santa Catarina plant will be shut and the production of certain
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Business Bayliner and Sea Ray models being built there for the South American market will be moved. “The region’s continued weak economy has made it difficult to profitably serve these markets with a dedicated manufacturing facility,” Huw Bower, president of Brunswick Boat Group, said in a statement. The company did not immediately say where those boats would be manufactured. Brunswick said the decision has no impact on its strategy or plans for its Mercury Marine business or life fitness business in the region.
MI registry now second largest
The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ fleet now stands at 223,262,177 deadweight tons, making it the second largest registry in the world in terms of DWT. It’s also the Greek shipping industry’s leading flag, with 791 ships totaling 62,190,301 DWT in its registry – over 18.9 percent of total DWT of the Greek-owned fleet. “Our office in Piraeus is the second largest of the RMI Registry’s 27 worldwide offices,” said Theo Xenakoudis, director of worldwide business operations and managing director of the Piraeus office. In other news, the RMI Registry recently received preliminary confirmation that its U.S. Coast Guard Qualship 21 status will continue for 2017 -- its 13th year in a row, said Bill Gallagher, president of International Registries Inc. IRI and its affiliates have provided administrative and technical support to the RMI Registry since 1990. For more information, visit www. register-iri.com.
Portland Sea Taxi goes to islands
Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast in Maine launched a new service for its area called the Portland Sea Taxi. Bruce White and Matt Wilder, who own the local Sea Tow franchise, are the owners and operators of Portland Sea Taxi, which is formally known as Presumpscot Water Taxi. The men say they launched the business so that individuals, families and workers would have a new choice when they want to get to and from the islands of Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Portland Sea Taxi has two dedicated boats in use and provides year-round water taxi service. The Sea Taxi crew also performs ship launch services and short sightseeing trips, and provides
support vessels for ships on sea trials. Tourists who want to visit Peaks Island, play a round of golf on Chebeague Island or explore Fort Gorges can travel to these destinations on their own schedule by Sea Taxi.
SeaDek certifies 10 in NZ
SeaDek has certified 10 new SeaDek Installers in New Zealand. Working in partnership with SeaDek certified fabricator Batavian Rubber, the new installers will provide custom SeaDek patterning and installation for boat builders, marinas and end-users. SeaDek owners and SeaDek factory CAD technicians recently traveled to Batavian’s New Zealand headquarters to conduct a training program for the new installers, which included in-depth hands-on instruction on SeaDek’s digital patterning processes, CAD design, and advanced installation techniques, preparing them for SeaDek applications in the field. The company says customers will benefit from dramatically reduced lead times. For more, visit www.seadek.com.
BOW now in Stuart
Boat Owners Warehouse, a fixture of the South Florida marine community since 1979, now has a store in Stuart, Fla. The company already has three stores in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Riviera Beach). The new 7,200-square-foot store at 1830 S.E. Federal Highway in downtown Stuart opened in April and will serve boaters throughout Martin County and as far north as Vero Beach.
Boat Owners Warehouse, open seven days a week, has more than 20,000 brand-name hardware, maintenance and supply items in stock, as well as a special order department in every store. For more information, visit www. boatownerswarehouse.com.
Sailorman to relocate
Sailorman, a new and used marine store in Ft. Lauderdale, plans to relocate this summer after selling the property to a hotel chain last fall. The store has been in its current location on State Road 84 just west of U.S. 1 since 1982. The new location is five blocks south at 3000 S. Andrews Ave. on the corner of Southeast 30th Street and Andrews. The new location will give the store more space and is expected to open after the Fourth of July holiday. Sailorman plans a moving sale and auction event on Saturday, May 20. A selection of inventory, which will not be moved, will be liquidated.
VMAG hires technical engineer
Voyager Maritime Alliance Group has recruited Robert Glassman as a senior technical sales engineer. Ft. Lauderdale-based VMAG provides turnkey marine electronics, navigation and communications technology. Glassman is part of an expansion of the sales and engineering division. “What gravitated me toward VMAG is the Master Dealer recognition given by [National Marine Electronics Association],” Glassman said. “Only 20 exist nationwide.” For more, visit www.vmag.cc.
Torqeedo names new president
Germany-based Torqeedo named Marcia Kull as president of Torqeedo Group. Kull will direct global sales and strategy for the electric marine propulsion manufacturer and will oversee Torqeedo’s growth in the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and Asia-Pacific regions. The new position is an expansion of the current management team. Kull will assume her new role on May 1.
Fraser partners with Seas & Deserts During the Kuwait Yacht Show, the brokerage firm Fraser announced its partnership with Seas & Deserts Group. Seas & Deserts is a marine and land equipment company in the Middle East that imports, exports, distributes, and is responsible for the supply and sale of yachts as well as multi‐terrain vehicles, vessels and equipment. It is also the exclusive dealer for Azimut Yachts in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE and Oman. “Their experience and skills in the brokerage market will allow us to expand our offering and provide a more dedicated service to clients in this region,” Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau said in a press release. Fraser has more than 150 employees and 10 offices around the globe. Services include yacht sales, charter, yacht management, crew and construction, specializing in yachts over 30m. Fraser is part of the Azimut‐Benetti Group and V.Ships. For more, visit www.fraseryachts.com.
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Technology Intellian launches 1m TV antenna
Korea-based Intellian has released the s100HD WorldView, a 1m (40-inch) marine satellite TV antenna system that simultaneously receives two Ka-band satellites and one Ku-band satellite for DirecTV North America’s HD programming, enabling uninterrupted coverage across all channels. Simply select a television provider’s satellite and the WorldView Trio LNB will switch frequency and lock onto the target satellite. Aptus, Intellian’s App for Android or Apple devices, enables users to operate the antenna from any smart device as well as web or PC. Priced at $27,500. For more information, visit intelliantech.com.
Remote control spotlight debuts
Texas-based Larson Electronics, an industrial lighting company, has released a new Golight Stryker wireless remote control spotlight, the GL-30004-S-E. The 36-watt LED module is capable of reaching over 900 feet in distance. It operates on low, 12V DC voltage and is supported by a Perko/ bow stanchion mount system with red/green running lights. The light can rotate 370 degrees with a hard stop and adjust vertical tilt up to 135 degrees. Remote operation is provided by one hand-held wireless remote controller that operates over a radio frequency of 433 MHz or a single dash remote. The remote controller has a range of 100 feet and will operate through walls, within structures and inside vehicles. "The great thing about these Golight Stryker wireless spotlight is that you can power your navigation lights and the spotlight from one socket" said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics. "This eliminates the need for a second power source, as well as having to choose between which lights to run." For more information, visit www. larsonelectronics.com.
Balk now AntiRoll installer
In partnership with Dutch stabilization company DMS Holland, Balk Shipyard in Holland is now the first
AntiRoll installation facility in Northern Europe. “The high-tech nature of our systems demand a cutting edge partner for installation,” said Patrick Noor, director of DMS Holland. “In that respect, Balk Shipyard was an easy choice. This shipyard has all the required technical expertise, the logistics and the organizational facilities for a professional installation.”
Interlux launches paint guide app
Interlux has launched a boat paint guide as a free app for smartphones and tablets. The Boat Paint Guide app features a reference guide for Interlux products, Interlux products health & safety information, a store locator to find the nearest Interlux dealer, and a paint calculator to estimate how much Interlux paint needed for a boat. For more details, visit www.yachtpaint.com.
Saft batteries power polar ship
Seanergy, a marine battery system from France-based Saft, will help power the UK’s largest polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough, when the 128m ship enters service in 2019. The ship will carry out scientific work in the Antarctic and the Arctic, as well as transport supplies to Antarctic research stations. Its Rolls-Royce diesel electric propulsion system will be powered by new Bergen B33:45 engines that will operate in combination with two Saft lithium-ion batteries. Fully integrated into the vessel’s control and automation system, the batteries will provide a combined 1450 kwh capacity with a maximum voltage of 1011. In addition to delivering peak power required during dynamic positioning operations, the batteries will enable the vessel to be self-sufficient in fuel during voyages of up to 19,000nm and will help push the vessel through ice up to 1m thick. Saft’s patent-pending Li-ion SuperPhosphate (SLFP) high-power cells have Bureau Veritas, Lloyds Register and DNV GL certification. As a Li-ion technology, SLFP has the advantages of high efficiency, long calendar and cycling life, fast-charge capability and high power output. It is also modular, meaning that a battery system can be tailored to closely match the customer’s power and voltage requirements. For more information, visit www. saftbatteries.com.
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Life was a cabaret at Westrec’s annual customer appreciation party at Sunrise Harbor Marina in mid-April in Ft. Lauderdale. Hundreds of captains, crew and industry professionals enjoyed a cabaret show with music, food and beverages. Many were decked out in burlesque-themed costumes adorned with beads, flowers and PHOTO/DORIE COX feather boas.
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From the Bridge A reward for hard work, alcohol often aids crew relationships BRIDGE, from page 1 bonded with over drinks," a captain said to the veteran captains in the group. Today's crew continue to do the same. "They'll look back and think, ‘This was the most important time, when we got away [from work] together.’ " In yachting, having a drink together is often treated as a reward for hard work, especially after a long charter or a challenging trip, one captain said. A beer after work or a night out with cocktails is an opportunity for crew to share complaints, concerns or laughs together. "I like the guys to party," a captain said. "I think it's good for the morale. They need it." With the captains' examples of bonding over alcohol consumption, where does the non-drinker fit in? Throughout decades of combined work history, only two captains had any experience working with crew who did not drink. Non-drinkers were not something this group had specifically thought much about, until we asked.
Alcohol's blurred lines
Yachting relationships are affected by alcohol, for better or for worse. One captain who does not drink does not allow drinking onboard.
Another captain often initiates a crew "We are there for work,” this captain dinner or drinks for everyone to make said. “My guys know I'm sober, and people know the crew is sober. It's a rule sure no one in the crew is left out. "It is not really a party atmosphere for the crew, and everyone knows my but a way we can all be included," the policy." captain said. But this captain hires crew who Going out with crew does not mean drink. Alcohol consumption with crew all the captains drink with crew. is a complex topic and having strong "At the end of a charter, I like to take crew relations is most important. This the crew for a drink," one captain said. captain has even fostered their nights "But I order iced tea. Sometimes I feel out together. like a dad." "Sometimes I get them to be peeved "After the boss is off, I like to take at me because it helps them bond with the crew out to each other," the buy them a drink," captain said. another captain Another captain ‘I occasionally go said. "But I maintain lets crew know it is with them afterward a professional OK for them to go to discuss a crossing distance." drinking together and Captains are without him. or a big charter, as a stuck in sometimes "It helps create a special reward.’ uncomfortable space bond and show that when it comes to I'm not a jerk," the alcohol. They, too, captain said. may like to unwind with a beer at the And some captains will join in. One end of a day, but they not only set captain pointed out that some crew an example for the crew under their can be easier to get to know when they unwind with a drink, and the more open command, they must respect boundaries with their employer as well. conversation fosters crew relationships. "When the boss offers a drink, I don't "I occasionally go with them want to offend them so I take the drink," afterward to discuss a crossing or a big one captain said. "But then I toss it out." charter, as a special reward," a captain One of the captains wanted to said. "Sometimes I go to see how the caution owners not to encourage alcohol crew is all getting along."
use for crew. "One owner wanted the crew to sample the flavors of the yacht's international travels and cultures," this captain said. "But after seeing the crew drinking, he said to me, 'I see what you mean,' and the rules changed." On some yachts, owners use a nice dinner with cocktails or a casual trip to a tiki bar as an opportunity to bond with their crew, several captains said. But one captain said that yacht crew have standards to uphold that run counter to the effects of alcohol on some crew's behavior. "It is difficult when you consider the basics of yachting as professionalism, integrity and discretion," the captain said. Several captains allow crew to drink on the yacht when they are off duty. "We have policies like the airline industry: no alcohol 12 hours before your shift," one captain said. "But if it becomes clear there is a person who abuses the policy, then that gets handled immediately." We let the conversation take its course, but it veered to talk of crew misbehavior with regard to drinking. One captain brought up that he likes the crew to do things together as a crew but they cannot drink alcohol if they represent the yacht. "You cannot wear our boat shirt while you're drinking," this captain said. "When you're on vacation, I don't care, everyone needs recreation.” "I try to educate everyone that, as yacht crew, eyes are on us and we are representatives of ourselves and the boat," one captain said. "The boat is your resume and your representation," another captain said.
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This discussion seemed to bring the topic of non-drinkers and how alcohol affects crew relations more to mind. Toward the end of the conversation, several captains said that they have noticed an increased awareness on healthy alternatives to drinking. "Crew off-the-boat activities, in recent years, have been less centered on the bar," one captain said. "They seem to want to fill them with healthy, generally
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Attendees of The Triton’s May From the Bridge luncheon were, from left, Capt. William Coursen, freelance; Capt. Dale Smith, looking; Capt. Allan Wingate of S/F Hard Hat Reelistic; Capt. Natalie Hannon of M/Y Satisfaction; and Capt. Scott Redlhammer of M/Y Serque. PHOTO/DORIE COX captain said. exercise-related things." "We're seeing it less, and the young "I see snorkeling and things more like guys are not drinking as much," another the park and bike rides than the bar," said. another captain said. Overall, captains accept that alcohol And although it is important to get is a part of yacht activities, but everyone away from the boat, captains said they don't have a lot of sway in what the crew at the table liked the idea of healthy substitutes. do. One of the captains who used to "Psychologically, it's important to drink but imbibes less these days said have down time, but it's important he more clearly to have hobbies," a sees what crew are captain said. "I can ‘I ask about their doing and feels that influence those ideas drinking and I do ask upcoming crew have but it's up to them less of a focus on what they choose." if they exercise,” a drinking. Captains hope the captain said. “I find "I think that whole crew create crew who admit to drinking is becoming strong bonds with more frowned upon," each other when social drinking and this captain said and they are off the keeping fit are a compared the societal clock, whether with good hire.’ changes to cigarette drinking or not. smoking. When hiring crew, "I had an engineer all of the captains that didn't drink," another captain said. consider how candidates will fit in with "He was always the designated driver existing crew. and actually got a lot of respect from the "I ask about their drinking and I do crew." ask if they exercise," a captain said. “I find crew who admit to social drinking Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. and keeping fit are a good hire.” Comments on this story are welcome at Several captains said that boating editor@the-triton.com. Captains who historically has had an alcohol component, even back to early explorers make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome. Email us for and pirates offering rum rations. an invitation to our monthly From the "Back in the early days, we went Bridge lunch. straight to the bar or the VFW," the
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Feadship, Amels, Moonen, Heesen set pace for future SHOW, from page 1 year. Even without a yacht to sell, the company brought the 180-foot M/Y Kamalaya and the 177-foot M/Y Spirit for show. “The American yacht market is the biggest in the world,” said Rose Damen, commercial director of Amels. “There is no better way than to be at these shows.” Although they have not had a display at Yachts Miami Beach, they do show at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. M/Y Fast and Furious, a 180-foot, was sold at that show last year, Damen said. Heesen is another European builder that exhibited this year. Sara Gioanola, public relations and press office manager for the company, said Heesen does not exhibit at Yachts Miami Beach but does at the Ft. Lauderdale show. “The founder of Heesen said if you don’t go to Ft. Lauderdale, people think you’re dead,” she said. “Last year was the first year at this show. Palm Beach is a key show for the right people for this time of year.”
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The Palm Beach show is growing as a favorite among South Florida’s three shows: Ft. Lauderdale in November, Miami in February, and Palm Beach in March. Horizon Yachts first displayed in Palm Beach in 2000 and has been in the same spot ever since. The company has witness the show’s growth from the
front lines. “Back then, we were the farthest north in the show, and now we’re in the middle,” Roger Sowerbutts, director of the company said. “We call it forward planning.” Attendees and exhibitors say they enjoy the downtown location near restaurants and shops, the ease of parking and the atmosphere of the show. Many yacht captains and crew said they love working the Palm Beach show, including Capt. Martin Secot of M/Y Arthur’s Way. “It’s great to be close to downtown and Clematis and to be able to walk the entire show,” he said. He prefers the show more than the recent Yachts Miami Beach and the lateyear Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “It doesn’t feel as spread out as Miami and with Fort Lauderdale, well, it’s just the enormity of it,” he said. “It’s kind of like why I like Chicago better than New York.” From a small boat show held in a parking lot in 1982, this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show has grown to include more than 700 boats in-water. The show, owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, now encompasses most of the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront including all but two docks at Palm Harbor Marina. And the numbers reflect the popularity: attendance was up 14 percent. This year’s also show saw
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a 17 percent increase of 80- to 100foot yachts on display and in-water displays were up 6 percent, according to Show Management, manager and producer of the event. (In March, Show Management was purchased by Informa, producers of the Monaco Yacht Show.) M/Y Solandge, a 279-foot (85m) Lurssen, was supposed to be the largest yacht in the show, but it sold before it could pull into its slip. The yacht was listed with Moran Yacht & Ship at 155 million euros. The largest yacht in the show was the 230-foot Lurssen (70m) charter yacht M/Y Martha Ann, which docked at nearby Rybovich Superyacht Marina because of her draft. The largest yacht in the show downtown was M/Y Double Down, a 213-foot (65m) Codecasa. The show has definitely grown significantly, both in size of yachts and amount of boats and yachts that attend, said Taylor Craig, chief operating officer of Moran Yacht and Ship. “It is less international than the Fort Lauderdale show,” Craig said. “It feels almost exclusively American, but that is definitely not a bad a thing.” Look for the Palm Beach International Boat Show to continue the
trend, said other exhibitors. “It’s 100 percent worth it; it’s a great show,” said Craig said, ranking it right behind Monaco and Ft. Lauderdale. “In my opinion, it’s the second best in the U.S. and third in the world.” The show was a success for Bob Denison, who has been involved in the show for about 20 years with Denison Yacht Sales. He said the company closed on four boats from this year’s show. “A few small and a few big,” Denison said. “It was a solid show. I think vendors and brokers love working it because of the great eating and drinking spots and easy parking.” He said his team made important contacts with captains, deckhands and stews, but the Palm Beach show has limitations. “It will never be as busy or meaningful as Yachts Miami Beach or FLIBS,” Denison said. Despite questions as to the show’s future with the new ownership of Show Management, Informa’s Group Chief Executive Stephen Carter allayed fears that a seemingly unknown company was taking over the boat show. Informa owns about 210 brands around the world and is listed on the London stock exchange. It also produces the Monaco
Yacht Show. “What we try to pride ourselves on is being an owner of companies that are themselves well known,” Carter told assembled reporters at a media briefing during the show. “We’ve been building and growing over the past few years, primarily in the United States. Sixty percent of our business is here, and it’s growing.” Informa understands the power of the marine industry, Carter said, and it understands the role of boat shows as brands in and of themselves as well as tools to drive business to local communities. The company is committed to the growth of the international yachting industry, he said. And the European builders have committed also. Palm Beach has firmed its place on the calendars of the other European builders who showed this year. “Palm Beach is possibly the best show of the year to focus on the U.S. market,” Amels’ Damen said. “In that sense, it’s certainly as interesting as Monaco for Amels. We met with many potential clients. It was certainly a very strong show for us with U.S. clients. “This season has seen more than a dozen Amels yachts cruising near
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Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean Sea, so the Palm Beach show offers us an additional opportunity to further build the brands in this part of the world,” she said. “I am confident next year we will add this show,” she said. “It is a big investment, but if we can get a boat at this show, it is worth it. Overall, the number of large yachts on show points to the potential for Palm Beach in the future.” Moonen’s Dubbelman said Palm Beach has moved to the top of his company’s list. “If we have the opportunity, we will do Palm Beach first, Ft. Lauderdale second and Miami third,” he said. It was last year, Heesen’s director of sales for North America, Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean, Thom Conboy, said the company should consider exhibiting in the Palm Beach show. “Thom recommended for Heesen to really be coming to this show,” Heesen’s Gioanola said. “It is becoming the show for superyacht builders.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Triton Publisher Lucy Chabot Reed contributed to this report. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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V-Kool of Florida It’s time for The Triton’s annual crayfish boil with V-Kool of Florida. All captains, crew and industry professionals are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of May from 6-8 p.m. in Ft. Lauderdale. Until then learn more about the clear “tint” that blocks the heat but not the light, from V-Kool of Florida Frischhertz owner and former captain Scott Frischhertz. Q. So tell us about V-Kool. What is it exactly?
V-Kool is made of multiple layers of optically clear polyester sheets embedded with silver. The silver allows visible light to pass through while rejecting 94 percent of infrared, which makes up the largest component of heat from sunlight. V-Kool was invented at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the mid-1970s for the U.S. Department of Defense. It wasn’t until 1995 that the technology was developed into a thin film. In 2014, the manufacturer was purchased by Eastman Chemical. Q. So it’s better than tint? When tint is applied to glass, it causes an increase in heat absorption, much
like wearing dark clothing in the sun. The heat absorbed into the glass then radiates into the room. V-Kool has an extremely low absorption rate so the glass doesn’t get hot. Also, tint blocks out the light so that interior lights are needed during dusk and dawn or even on a cloudy day. Our film is clear, and it does not diminish nighttime visibility. Q. What if someone wants tint as well as heat reduction? At the request of a friend, local marine surveyor Chris Pliske, we experimented with this idea. Chris and his brother, David, own an older sportfish. They wanted heat rejection as well as the dark appearance for the salon
windows. We installed a layer of VK 70 and then applied a layer of limo tint over it. It has worked very well. The V-Kool reflects 94 percent of the sun’s infrared rays, which prevents the layer of limo tint from getting hot. This procedure has been gaining in popularity. Last year, we treated the guard shack at Marina Mile Yachting Center and the front offices of Lauderdale Marine Center with the same system. Q. Does V-Kool ever need to be replaced? V-Kool carries a five-year warranty in a marine application, however there are boats that have been treated over 10 years ago and the film is still going strong. The only way for the film to fail is direct exposure to salt water (i.e. a leaking window) or damage from impact or sanding. The very first application of V-Kool on a yacht is now 13 years old and still looks and performs as the day it was installed. Q. How did you get into the business? I am a former captain and met the owner of V-Kool on a charter in 2003. After he explained the film to me, I purchased a roll and installed the first piece of film on the boat I was running, M/Y Carib Queen. Q. You’ve been hosting this event for a couple years now and you always have crayfish. Why crayfish? I’m originally from New Orleans where crayfish parties are common place this time of year. I still have connections there and I fly them in fresh for the event. When you’re standing around a table with a bunch of strangers eating crayfish, you can’t help but strike up a conversation. You’ll end up meeting people that you would not normally meet at a networking event. Q. While they are tasty, they take some work to eat. How do the locals in New Orleans do it? Crayfish are peeled similar to shrimp. Pinch the tails and suck the heads. We’ll be giving lessons at the event. The networking event is Wednesday, May 3, behind the V-Kool office at 1304 S.W. First Ave., one block north of Tap 42 Bar and Grill in Ft. Lauderdale (33315). Visit www.V-Kool-florida.com for more details on the company.
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ISS GMT May is traditions month, it seems. We’re going back to ISS GMT for Triton Networking on the third Wednesday in May. All yacht captains, crew and industry professionals are welcome to join us on May 17 at ISS GMT’s offices off 17th Street in Ft. Lauderdale from 6-8 p.m. Until O’Brien and Carlier then, learn more about marine travel specialists ISS GMT from the yacht division team, Sales Manager Laurence Carlier and Sales Coordinator Shawn O’Brien. Q. Why should a captain or crew member use your services at ISS GMT instead of going straight to Skyscanner or Expedia? ISS GMT holds private marine contracts with airlines worldwide. These contracts are negotiated one-way airfares that are completely refundable and changeable. In addition to those contracts, we also have access to the regular restricted airfares that are found on Skyscanner or Expedia, plus low-cost carriers not listed in either database. Having access to all three types of airfares puts us in the position to offer the best routes at the best price for our clients. A key benefit and difference with the marine fares is we can book and hold courtesy reservations without the passenger having to purchase the ticket immediately. Because marine fares are issued as one-way tickets, travelers can customize the itinerary point to point, mixing different airlines. If a change is needed on one segment, we don’t have to reissue the entire ticket. In building our relationships, we create individual traveler profiles to house passports, contact details, frequent flyer memberships and personal preferences so once a customer is in the system, there’s no need to provide all that information again the next time unless it needs to be updated. Q. Can marine airfares be booked in advance? Yes, marine airfares can be booked in advance, but they do not have to be booked in the same way that regular, published fare tickets are. They do not require advance purchase. In fact, we are able to secure these fares and issue
tickets until about three hours prior to flight time (owing to airline check-in policies). We do recommend, however, that when the yacht season changes and known crew rotations are pending, it’s wise to get courtesy reservations in place since it gives them the increased checked-baggage allowance. It’s always easier to change existing reservations later than start from square one at the last minute when seats may not be available. The same is true for brokers attending trade shows, surveyors traveling to shipyards, or personnel attending training courses/licensing exams or anything similar that is industry or yachting related. Q. What’s new at ISS GMT? We’ve designated a private yacht team to strengthen the familiarity our clients have with the staff, which also reciprocates as our staff learns the personal preferences, patterns and nuances of our clients. At the request of our clients, we’ve implemented a dedicated in-house private air charter division, staffed by experts who already have the relationships and knowledge of the FBOs to book everything from heli-ops to turbo props, light jets, BBJs and 777s, cargo aircraft as well as medevac and air ambulance services worldwide. An associated division was acquired for humanitarian and missionary travel, including disaster relief flight services. Q. ISS GMT is “always open”. How does that work? Yachting is not a 9-5, Monday-Friday industry. Our operations are around the clock, 24/7/365, just like our clients. So whether it’s a Wednesday morning, Sunday night or Christmas Eve, we’re here for our clients. Our agents are located in our Ft. Lauderdale headquarters as well as stationed remotely in other parts of the United States, Canada and Europe and can be reached using a single phone number or email, as well as live chat or any of the VOIP phone numbers listed on our website. ISS GMT is hosting Triton Networking on the third Wednesday in May (May 17) in the parking lot of its building at 1800 S.E. 10th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale (33316). The folks at Marsh McLennan Insurance will be helping with the event. No RSVPs are required. For more details about ISS GMT, visit www.flygmt.com.
50 Calendar EVENT OF MONTH May 12 U.S. Superyacht Association 3rd annual Golf Classic, Plantation, Fl.
U.S. Superyacht Association annual event for yacht captains to test their skills and network. Includes a barbecue, awards party and prizes. ussuperyacht.com
May 1-5 Cayman Maritime Week. Designed to attract maritime industry leaders, ship owners, yacht managers, brokers and professionals to showcase Cayman as a growing maritime industry hub. caymanmaritimeweek.com May 3 The Triton’s monthly networking event on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m., Ft. Lauderdale. Join us this time for a crayfish boil with V-Kool. No RSVP required. www.thetriton.com
May 4 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht
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Australia. The largest on-water display in the Asia-Pacific region. www. sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au
& Development Symposium. www. electricandhybridmarineworldexpo.com and autonomousshipsymposium.com
May 4-7 36th Marmaris Yacht Charter Show, Marmaris International Yacht Club, Turkey. www.marmaris-ycs.com
May 26-June 12 26th Louis Vuitton
June 6-8 Marine Maintenance
May 4-7 16th East Med Yacht Show, Piraeus, Greece. www. eastmedyachtshow.gr May 15-17 American Boating Congress, Washington, D.C. A legislative conference for recreational boating leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact businesses. www.nmma.org
May 17 The Triton’s monthly networking event on the third Wednesday of most months from 6-8 p.m. in Ft. Lauderdale. Join us this time with ISS/GMT. www.the-triton.com May 21-22 Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! Saltwater Seminar, Clearwater, Fla. 1-888-321-LLGF (5543), www. ladiesletsgofishing.com.
May 25-28 Sanctuary Cove
International Boat Show, Queensland,
America’s Cup Qualifiers and Challenger Playoffs, Bermuda. The best sailors in the world competing on AC45F (45-foot foiling) catamarans. www.americascup.com
May 31-June 4 22nd Les Voiles d'Antibes, Trophée Panerai. www. voilesdantibes.com June 1 East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum, Athens, Greece. Covers geopolitical trends, superyacht sales and projections, Eastern Med cruising, charter restrictions, cabotage and marina development. Quaynote.com
June 3 16th annual Women's Sailing Conference, Marblehead, Mass. www.womensailing.org
June 6-8 Electric & Hybrid Marine
World Expo, Amsterdam. Showcase for marine propulsion technologies, components and solutions. Joined by the Autonomous Ship Technology Symposium and Maritime & Naval Test
World Expo, Amsterdam. www. marinemaintenanceworldexpo.com
June 7 The Triton’s monthly
networking event on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. in Ft. Lauderdale. www.the-triton.com
MAKING PLANS June 19-23 Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport, RI. Show dedicated to yacht charter professionals, agents, owners, brokers and captains showcasing yachts up to 225 feet. Includes seminars as well as, crew competitions include best charter yacht chef event, tablescaping contest, food and beverage challenges. www.newportchartershow.com
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Fall, death of skilled deckhand preventable I have just returned to my Newport, R.I., residence from the Newport Shipyard where I picked up the April issue of The Triton and read this jarring obituary [“Deckhand dies after fall from mast on S/Y Germania Nova”, page 4]. It brought back a horrible memory. In the 1970s, my law firm represented Moore-McCormack Lines in litigation brought by a seaman who survived (barely) such a fall. It was an oceangoing dry cargo ship and he was high on one of the cargo masts, in port, cleaning the “cross-trees.” He had rigged the line supporting his bos’n chair over a diamond-shaped rung of the vertical ladder attached to the mast, and the line parted. He fell on a cargo winch below, suffering multiple fractures and a ruptured spleen. He alleged that the shipowner had supplied a defective line, and I was duty-bound to argue on behalf of my client that he was guilty of contributory negligence in the manner in which he had rigged the line. I tried the case but settled it, while the jury was out deliberating, for big bucks. It had the potentiality of being a huge verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Bethany Smith seems to have been so experienced. How the “ropes became undone” (rather than parted) sounds, sadly, preventable. What a tragedy.
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Crew see yachting like no one else can. Send us images of yachting as you see it, in all its beauty and luxury, or all its toughness and tedium. Consider this page your canvas to share your views of yachting. Send photos to dorie@the-triton. com. Be sure to include where and when it was taken.
Procedure questioned, crew commended in fire Wonderful that all made it off the boat safely; congratulations to the quickacting and -thinking crew [Crew at their best as the 100-foot M/Y Limitless burns”, page 1, April issue]. Seeing the way the smoke and flames will always blow to the back of the boat if there is anchoring possible makes me wonder if there is not a better system that would allow guests to somehow muster and disembark from the bow. I can see how the black smoke became quickly overwhelming. It would require an emergency ladder or some such thing. What do all the expert captains think? Ann E McHorney Director, Select Yachts via www.the-triton.com Kudos to the captain and crew; awesome job. I'm with Ann E. Instinct would have me running to the bow. Maybe this is something to look into. Mask/hood with a few minutes of air perhaps? I’m sure the crew will make it back to Ft. Lauderdale eventually. Please reach out for a complimentary massage at our wellness facility when you do. You deserve it. Bravo. Planet Massage Good job crew and so glad everyone
W. Shelby Coates Jr. made it off safely. Fires spread so fast on Retired lawyer a yacht. On a commercial vessel, there is
mostly metal. On a yacht, lots of stuff to burn … and fast. Sandy Hartman via www.the-triton.com
Expensive yet vital, radios need care
As a captain for over 40 years, I have found radios to be a necessary evil [“Crew Compass: Remember radio etiquette to stay efficient, out of trouble”, page 33, April]. The cost of issuing radios to all crew is high, yet I have found crew care little about the expense and keeping the radio in good working order. I have made up contracts for each crew member to sign to make them accountable for the issued radio. This has helped at times but even then, it appears they care little about losing a radio over the side. There should never be any joking on the radio. Remember these radios transmit far. Always keep the conversations short and professional. You’re also right about captains being upset about radios not being charged. I mean, really? There is no reason not to have a radio fully charged at all times. Working on passenger ships, one must always be aware of the guests around them. Keeping the volume down is important, as is the reply one makes, which must be quiet and professional. I guess we all love and hate our radios. Capt. Paul Figuenick via www.the-triton.com
Ditching Monday a good idea
Finally, after 57 years, they get the message [“Ft. Lauderdale boat show shifts back one day,” online, April 10] and change the show dates to the way it should have been from the beginning. Congratulations to whomever initiated it. Great idea, excellent. David Gennett via www.the-triton.com
A nose makes a great fire detector
Excellent article and great information [“Oil mist can cause engine onboard fire, detectors an option”, page 42, April issue]. A very good oil mist sensor is your nose. I’ve caught a few hydraulic leaks by regular engine room inspections when under way, even on ICW cruises. It’s easy to get complacent with engine room video monitors. Capt. Tedd Greenwald via www.the-triton.com This is probably one of the most important oil mist fire sensor prevention updated news I have read in a long time. USCG Licensed Master/ Chief Eng. Reid Kelly via www.the-triton.com
Savannah sets up for yard work
This place is going to need the best ship repair workers [“Longtime shipyard to re-emerge as Savannah
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Owner’s column a great idea; Ft. Pierce needs yacht yard LETTERS, from page 39 Yachting Center”, online, Feb. 25, 2016]. Fortunately, Savannah, Ga., has at least 10 of the best marine metal workers on the business, if you know where to look and are willing to pay what they are truly worth. Charles Cleland via www.the-triton.com
Owner's view a help for crew
I appreciate the whole idea that an owner writes directly to yacht crew [Owner’s View by Peter Herm appears monthly]. It provides a point of view otherwise not heard “down below”. Leo Lindstrand via www.the-triton.com
Fort Pierce needs megayacht yard
As a local resident of Fort Pierce, I think this will be what the town needs to give it a boost of economic life, and all the while using the wide array of local vendors who can handle many of the jobs to be had during refits [“Another try for a megayacht marina in Ft. Pierce”, page 8, April issue]. The adjacent port property of over 200 acres is also available for sale for the first time in decades. Fort Pierce politicians and citizens widely support yacht facilities and has been included in the port charette plans. Phillip Jacobson via www.the-triton.com
It amazes me that Fort Pierce is still untouched by the megayacht industry. It’s such an easy port to get into. The turning basin is large. A small airport not far away, with Palm Beach International an hour away. It’s a diamond in the rough. I run vessels over 200 feet. I would definitely have work done in Fort Pierce. Capt. Paul Figuenick via www.the-triton.com Superyacht-specific service and formal attentions required are an economic frontier. Facilities like the one proposed will put skilled labor to work, enhance the economic climate and funnel business that can raise all economic vessels. North Carolina can enhance the South Florida market. Standing by. Peter Jensen Kurki Bennett Brothers Yachts
Yachties different than tourists
I’ve been trying to point out the difference between yachts people and regular tourists to tourism officials in St. Lucia for some considerable time [From the Bridge: “The heart of yachting is passion, lifestyle, people”, page 1, April issue]. I believe that this article will go a long way to convince that the yachting sector requires a targeted marketing approach, as distinct from what applies to enticing more international arrivals at our airports. Our website is being upgraded. We would welcome suggestions as to particular information that should be included. Keats Compton President, Marine Industries Association of St. Lucia
Bridge closures disrupt mariners
All this for a train that has absolutely no chance of success [“Repairs will close, restrict New River bridge for two weeks beginning April 2”, online, March 23]. I mean, 32 trains a day to Orlando? Who is going to be riding this thing? It is a land-grab scam to obtain some prime real estate in the heart of the three South Florida cities where they are building grandiose stations. It will go belly up, a few sacrificial goats will go to prison for a couple of years, and the big wigs will have title to the properties. Florida East Coast railroad will have a brand new billion-dollar second line. And the taxpayers of Florida will once again foot the bill. Ole Anderson via www.the-triton.com Here we go again. Do they not realize that this is an even worse time of the year for them to be doing this to our industry? Seems this state's government of ours could not care less about our very large industry that generates over $8 billion yearly for this state, no? Patrick Leclerc Trac Ecological Considering that the New River bridges are closed during rush hours on weekdays, where’s the sense in closing the FEC bridge at 8 a.m.? Let them start early at 6:30 a.m. when traffic cannot pass Andrews Avenue bridge. Then plan on opening at 9 a.m., then on demand. Paul Alcock via www.the-triton.com
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Next generation yachties spot their Triton online. Five-yearold Coral Skye Smits' (right) parents are Capt. Peter Smits of M/Y PG's Jester and Kymberlee Ann Smits, former crew and now owner of International Marine Yacht Management and Active Work Apparel. One-yearold Aubrie Sky Landi's (left) parents are Dominick Landi, owner of Florida Coastal Service, and Nicole Benard, a veterinary technician. PHOTO/NICOLE BENARD
Crew from M/Y Mitseeah (top) and M/Y Mustang Sally (bottom left) are spotted with Triton Todays, the daily news source for the Palm Beach International Boat Show held March 23-26. Chef Pavicevic Bojana (bottom right)of M/Y Te Manu pulled her well-used Triton mug from the dishwasher and dried it on the way down to the passarelle to show us during our reporting for the Triton Today. “The yacht has small mugs; I like this one PHOTOS/DORIE COX best,� Bojana said.