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November 2014 Boat show events, see B18.

Triton networks on Nov. 19, see C5.

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Crew, yachts at their best Monaco Yacht Show brings out the best in industry. A20-21

Dredged up from ‘Below’ Charters not phased by show, readers respond. A22,26

Abide by acronyms Charter world ruled by host of governing bodies.

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Study puts stats on the rail Passenger train report details impact on marine traffic.

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E-learning a growing option for yacht crew

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By Dorie Cox

IN FULL SWING: The season kicked off with 800 captains, crew and industry professionals at The Triton’s largest event of the year, the Triton Expo in October in Ft. Lauderdale. See more on page A13.

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Captains get new crew on dock, not agencies As Ft. Lauderdale’s marinas and shipyards teem with yachts, its streets, schools and crew houses teem with crew, many here for the first time in search of a new adventure, a new career or simply that first full-time job on a yacht.

But it’s not easy.

Ask any new crew member and they will tell you the From the Bridge competition for Lucy Chabot Reed daywork is fierce, meeting captains is and Dorie Cox no walk in the park, and even the advantage of being in a crew house can backfire.

In this age of Internet and credentials, looking for work on a yacht has taken a different tack than it did when yachting was developing in the 1970s and 80s, or even when it was booming in the early 2000s.

In the 2010s, kids focus on resumes

and placement agencies, and it occurred to us that maybe that’s not the best way. So when we hosted this month’s captains lunch, we also sprang for lunch for a group of new crew. We kept both groups separate and asked them the same questions (roughly) to see where they meet, and where they don’t.

We were right when we figured new crew concentrate on crew agencies.

“Type in ‘yacht crew’ [in Google] and you get all the crew agencies,” a deckhand said. The majority of crew at the lunch said they had dutifully uploaded or sent their resumes to more than one crew employment service.

But that’s not where captains find entry-level crew.

“For experienced crew, agencies are the way to go, but for green crew, they have to get out on the docks,” one captain said. “I’ve had great success hiring kids off the dock.”

As always, individual comments

are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains and crew are identified in photographs on pages A16-17.

“New crew do themselves a disservice going to the crew agencies,” said one captain who told the story of a tall blonde woman who wanted to work on deck. Because of her looks, agents repeatedly told her she needed to work on the interior, and she struggled to find a job that made her happy.

“We always have three green crew onboard, two junior deckies and a junior stew,” one captain said. “The boss hates agencies. He lets me use them for officers, but it’s a waste of time for entry-level crew.”

Instead, this captain and several others find their entry-level crew off the dock, from word-of-mouth referrals, and from Web sites such as Daywork 123 and the various Facebook pages

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Wean “Wouks” van der Westhuizen works long days as chief officer on the 171-foot (52m) M/Y Kiss The Sky. Upgrading his officer-of-the-watch unlimited ticket presented a challenge not only in time off but also in travel to a school and the financial commitment.

He found a solution that lets him work online.

“A couple of years ago, Fleetwood Nautical College [in the UK] developed a distance-learning course so you can obtain your OOW unlimited and chief mate unlimited,” van der Westhuizen said. “This is suited for the yachting industry. You don’t have to take the nine and six months off work to attend a maritime college.”

Van der Westhuizen is part of a growing trend of electronic learning in yachting. There are some online courses available with many maritime institutes, but not necessarily the specific courses yacht crew require.

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TRITON SURVEY

If you are not working a boat show, will you attend one?

Yes, most 10% No 22%

Yes, one or two 68%

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Pampered pooch Who says yacht crew should be clean-shaven?

Not this group at Monaco.

See this crew and more photos on page A20.

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Captain, superintendent killed in France; muster rules begin Migliaccio struck by car on bike

Fraser Yachts technical superintendent Roberto Migliaccio was killed Sept. 21 after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle near his house in La Colle Sur Loup, a small French village near Nice.

He leaves behind his wife, Julia, and their two young daughters, Matilda and Gaia.

“Roberto … was very kind with all the people around him, so fair with Migliaccio his colleagues and loyal to the company,” a colleague wrote. “Sea and boats were his passion, first as a captain and later as technical superintendent for our company. … He was a fantastic sportsman, taking part in many triathlons.

“Deep in his soul and his whole attitude was one of a team player. If there is one thing to do to honor his memory, it will be to follow his pace and keep that very essential spirit of cooperation within our company.”

An online fundraising page has been created on the Web site “You Caring”.

To find it, Google “you caring Roberto Migliaccio”.

Robbers board yacht at anchor

A 36m motoryacht was boarded by men armed with knives while it was anchored off Papua New Guinea in early October, according to news reports. The robbers made off with diving equipment and food. No one was injured and the robbers escaped in another boat. The yacht was anchored off Kranget Island, near Madang.

Storm hits Baja

Hurricane Odile hit the Baja Peninsula in Mexico on Sept. 14, one of the strongest hurricanes on record to make landfall in the area.

The category 3 hurricane affected electricity, Internet and cell phone services, and the marina went through sporadic service with periods of limited communications, according to Darren Carey, general marina manager of IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas. None of the eight megayachts in the marina were seriously damaged.

Capt. Mark Drewelow of YachtAid Global (YAG) continues to work with megayachts in transporting supplies to the area.

“Thirty-six hours after the hurricane cleared out of La Paz, we had S/Y M5 moving into the area as first responders,” Drewelow said on the

Why did you leave your last job?

Impact Crew in the UK is compiling data about crew turnover through a survey it launched at the Monaco show last month. The goal of the survey is to discover the primary factors behind crew turnover and the real reasons why crew would leave a position of employment on board.

“With a greater depth of understanding of the push and pull factors, we will be able to provide some compelling data that could help drive changes in the yachting industry to reduce turnover on board and improve the work experience of crew,” said Karen Passman, founder and managing director of Impact Crew.

Impact Crew was launched in 2007 and specializes in leadership and team development in the superyacht industry.

The survey will remain open for a few months to get as much response as possible. All yacht crew are invited to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ImpactCrew.

group’s social media. “In addition to having $5,000 of aid aboard that put ashore, over six days they pumped thousands of gallons of drinking water ashore into trucks that made deliveries to local hospitals. They did some truly meaningful work.”

M/Y Seven Js transported 1,000 water filtration buckets for Waves For Water in Los Cabos.

Both the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons end on Nov. 30.

–Dorie Cox

Muster rules start Jan. 1

Amendments to SOLAS will enter into force on Jan. 1 that require passenger mustering and briefing before or on departure for ships engaged in international voyages lasting more than 24 hours.

The mustering amendment requires that if passengers are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 hours, musters of newly embarked passengers shall take place before or immediately

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Captains group adds college benefit; Charleston loses helo NEWS BRIEFS, from page A3 on departure. This shall include instruction in using the lifejackets and the action to take in an emergency.

A passenger safety briefing also will be required to be given immediately before or immediately after departure.

The briefing does not have to be separate; it can be included in the muster.

While the briefing can be supplemented by information cards, posters or videos, these may not be used to replace it.

Captains partner with college

The Yacht Captains Association (YCA) has partnered with Ft. Lauderdale-based Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to provide executive education and leadership training programs for yacht captains and crew.

“As a South Florida academic institution, we are based at the epicenter of North American yachting and understand the importance of the multi-billion dollar industry,” said John Riggs, director of the Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education, a division of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

“We are excited that through our partnership with YCA, the professionals who operate and maintain these yachts for high-net-worth individuals and companies will have access to the best research and ongoing educational opportunities available, and our faculty and student body will gain valuable insights into the industry.”

The college will also work with YCA to conduct research addressing yacht industry priorities.

MERPAC needs mariners

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) has openings for new members.

The openings are for positions that become vacant on June 1, 2015: two positions for marine educators, one of whom will represent the viewpoint of maritime training institutions other than state or federal maritime

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academies and also represent the viewpoint of the small vessel industry, and one representing the viewpoint of state maritime academies; one position for a member drawn from the general public; one position for an engineering officer who is licensed as a chief engineer any horsepower; and two positions for deck officers, one of whom is a licensed merchant marine deck officer of oceans any gross tons, the other licensed for inland or river route with limited or unlimited tonnage, and one of whom must have a master’s license or a master of towing vessels license.

MERPAC advises the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, documentation and fitness.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before Dec. 8 to: Commandant (CG-OES–1), ATTN Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, US Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20593–7509; or by email to Davis J. Breyer, davis.j.breyer@ uscg.mil.

Reported in a recent edition of Wheelhouse Weekly, a newsletter of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. It has been reprinted with permission.

Charleston loses SAR helo

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to close on Nov. 30 its remote air facility in Johns Island, S.C., which houses one of five area search-and-rescue helicopters.

The nearest station -- in Savannah, Ga., 80 miles south -- will be cut back to three helicopters for rescue missions that span from mid-Florida to the North Carolina line.

Rescues would continue to be undertaken by boats moored in Charleston and other Coast Guard ports. Other support would include fixed wing aircraft from an air station in Elizabeth City, N.C., more than 300 miles away, according to a story in Charleston’s Post & Courier newspaper.

The Coast Guard defended the

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A headline in our October issue incorrectly identified the new Unlimited Masters License-Yachts from the Marshall Islands as an equivalent license.

It is an original Certificate of Competency, not a Certificate of Equivalency (COE), which one flag state can issue against another flag original COC. “This is our original license, but prerequisites to the culminating Capstone Course, such as sea time, advanced training courses, etc., will also include the need for an existing senior deck license, which in most cases will be issued by the USCG or the MCA. There is no equivalency here per se,” said Gene Sweeney, manager of International Registries, a Marshall Islands registry.

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Monaco creates cluster; flag adds inspection NEWS BRIEFS, from page A4 Charleston facility closure by citing a 43 percent drop in search and rescue missions, from 153 in 2011 to 86 in 2014.

“This change to the search-andrescue system does not impact the Coast Guard’s capability to respond,” Carlos Diaz, of the service’s media relations team, told the newspaper.

“In addition to decreasing SAR cases, recent investment in the SAR system, with more capable assets and better technology to detect and locate distress, has reduced the required number of response assets.”

New yacht cluster begins

Yachting professionals created the Monaco Yachting Cluster, just the second in the world after Barcelona.

“While there may be numerous maritime clusters, only Barcelona has adopted this approach as a business tool which many professionals in the yachting industry consider to be indispensable,” according to a news release announcing its formation.

This cluster, officially formed at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, is designed to bring together professionals in Monaco and is the result of “deliberations by a high-level

committee set up by the Monaco government three years ago to enhance the country’s attractiveness,” the release stated.

More than 100 companies make up the yachting sector in Monaco, and more than 50 professionals attended the cluster meeting.

“They all agree that the industry in the Principality remains too much in the background, given its reputation, and deserves a much higher profile, both locally and abroad,” the news release stated.

The primary objectives are ongoing dialogue with key decision-makers, and interaction and development of synergies between professionals. The Monaco Yacht Cluster was created during the Monaco Yacht Show at a gathering of the Constituent Assembly at the Yacht Club de Monaco, where it will be headquartered.

The assembly elected 20 candidates to the Board of Directors for a period of one year and unanimously agreed on the president, Bernard d’ Alessandri, secretary general of the YCM who initiated the project.

“The yachting industry is not adequately represented in the Principality, even though the surface area of Monaco’s two ports represents 10 percent of the country,” d’ Alessandri

said. “The cluster will provide a showcase to the world for this rapidly expanding sector, and source of so many direct and indirect economic benefits. It’s up to us to highlight our assets and promote our destination as a center of excellence with the aim being to confirm Monaco as the capital of yachting.”

For more information, visit www. yacht-club-monaco.mc

New rule for St. Vincent flag

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has issued Circular No. PSC 033, which requires additional inspections (termed “occasional surveys”) to be carried out for all vessels whose next port of call is within a Paris MOU member country.

The circular only applies to vessels if they have been detained by port state control authorities within the last three years.

The administration has stated that a vessel will be deleted from its Registry if an occasional survey is not carried out when required or a vessel is detained twice by a maritime authority member of the Paris MOU within a sixmonth period.

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Finally, a hole in one Capt. Billy Lockhart, left, celebrates with Capt. Ron after hitting a hole-in-one 165 yards at hole 5 during the 10th annual Awlgrip Captains Invitational in South Florida in October.

For his efforts, Lockhart won the ISSGMT-sponsored prize of a six-day, five-night trip to the Masters Golf Championship.

“After 10 years of having a major hole-in-one prize available, it’s fantastic to finally present an award,” said Tim Davey, president of ISSGMT. “It does prove that some of our captains truly are talented golfers.”

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Scotland OKs four wind farms

The Scottish government has given approvals for four offshore wind farms to be built, according to a story by Reuters news service. It was not clear exactly where off the coast of Scotland the farms would be built.

Great Britain plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, and is handing out subsidies as an incentive for power generators to shift from fossil

fuels to low-carbon power generation technologies.

How to use free NOAA data

More than two dozen of the world’s top maritime app and navigation system developers met with NOAA experts in October to learn more about the vast amounts of NOAA data available for free access and use.

During the first NOAA Navigation Industry Day, attendees learned how NOAA data could add functionality to navigation systems and maritime apps.

Program leaders demonstrated data sets and new formats that are not yet in widespread use, and solicited feedback on ways they can improve products and services, particularly in distribution formats and protocols.

Some of the presentations focused on NOAA charts, which are available for free in both raster (BSB) and vector (ENC) formats; NOAA’s chart tile service, which NOAA will soon release for online use; high-res seafloor surveys, also available for free; sea surface temperature data, which can be used to locate the Gulf Stream or

finding fishing spots; tide and current predictions and models; weather data, forecasts and models; and buoy data such as wind speed and wave height.

For more details, visit www.nws. noaa.gov/nextgen/industry.shtml

New flight to Quito

Ecuador-based TAME Airlines has begun non-stop service from Quito to Ft. Lauderdale. The four-hour flights will be an Airbus 320 with 12 seats in first class and 128 seats in economy.

The airline plans to launch a second route from Ft. Lauderdale to Guayaquil, Ecuador, by the end of November. And it has shifted its route to New York (JFK) from Guayaquil to Quito.

New plans at Port Everglades

Port Everglades has released its 20year master plan, which details more than $1.6 billion in improvements, including five new berths for ships and a wider, deeper channel.

Construction is under way for a $14.9 million improvement to the port and convention center’s security checkpoint on Eisenhower Boulevard and a $42.5 million overpass for Eller Drive to carry traffic over neighboring rail tracks to expedite cargo to the port, according to a story in the South Florida Business Journal.

Deepening and widening the navigation channels to the port by 50 feet is expected to be completed in 2022 at a cost of $368.7 million.

Eco awards recognize charters

The Charter Yachts Brokers Association (CYBA) has launched the 2014 “Save the Blue” Awards, its third annual recognition of charter yachts that make the effort to become more eco-friendly.

This year, charter yachts must meet more criteria, but the online application survey takes less time to complete. In the past two years, nearly 100 yachts per year earned the award, from the 44-foot catamaran S/V Mimbaw to the 129-foot M/Y Safira.

Winners participating in the Caribbean shows will be given a rosette and name badge. Yachts can also enter to win our “Most Eco-friendly Charter Yacht” award.

To apply, visit www.cyba.net/ goinggreen.

USCG releases new nav rules

The U.S. Coast Guard has published a Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook that replaces the former Navigation Rules International and Inland.

The new handbook includes the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the Inland Navigation Rules. Other

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The Morley family and city dignitaries pose with Mae Simmons, center, a Ft. Lauderdale Realtor who helped MPT purchase its current location.

School founder Beverly Morley, third from left, calls her the family’s fairy godmother.

Ft. Lauderdales’s MPT breaks ground on $5 million expansion

By Lucy Chabot Reed Ft. Lauderdale-based Maritime Professional Training (MPT) broke ground on Oct. 13 on a 25,000-squarefoot, $5 million expansion that will double the size of the school’s simulation program.

“When it’s done, it will be the most technologically advanced maritime training facility in the world,” said Capt.

Ted Morley, chief operating officer of the family-run school. “This is a big thing for us as a company, for the local community, for the local industry. We have very strong roots here for the past 30 years, and Ft. Lauderdale is the very best home we could have.”

The school at 1915 S. Andrews Ave. has owned the yellow-toned building behind it for 15 years, but occupied less than half of it, continuing to lease the remainder to the previous owner.

That tenant moved out earlier this year, making way for MPT to expand.

The expansion will stretch across the parking area to the south with classrooms. The northern part of the building will include a 360-degree bridge simulator, two other Class A simulators and an engine room simulator that functions as a control room.

“Every classroom will have interactive streaming live video so students can log in and watch live lectures and query instructors,“ Morley said. “At the SMART Center, the simulators talk to each other; I wanted more. I wanted the software to figure out a way to not only have the simulators talk to each other, but over the Internet to talk to schools in Europe, schools in Africa, schools in Australia. This technology enables

50, 60, 70 schools to co-mingle in the courses.”

Other additions to the new building include a radar room and radar lab, a dynamic positioning lab and an ECDIS room.

The school is working on approvals so that DP study will count toward seatime reduction. Those approvals are expected in time for the expansion’s opening in the spring.

“We’re trying to help people get to work faster,” said Lisa Morley, director of sales and marketing for the school.

Ft. Lauderdale-based Gulf Building Corp. is general contractor for the expansion, which will bring MPT’s total training space to about 61,000 square feet, which includes the SMART Center, a simulation center off State Road 84.

“We’re so busy, we have students at the Hyatt Place, at the Comfort Suites,” Lisa Morley said. “We thought we could sell the SMART Center, but we can’t.”

Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, City Commissioner Romney Rogers and Phil Purcell, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, were on hand to toss out the ceremonial first shovel of dirt.

MPT has more than 100 employees and serves more than 10,000 students a year in both the commercial maritime and yachting industries at all levels of certification, license and document study programs.

“The secret to all of the growth is that we cared about the people,” Beverly Morley said. “I can’t tell you how many people Amy sat with and helped go through, and got to stay.”

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

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Hundreds of yacht captains, crew and industry participated in National Marine Suppliers’ annual poker run. On a gorgeous South Florida day, motorcycles and cool cars of every kind hit the highways to Billie Swamp Safari for airboat and swamp buggy rides, and ended at Boathouse Marina for food and camaraderie. The event raised money in honor of Chef Michelle Dunnette for breast cancer awareness and prevention, as will other NMS events this fall, including its annual boat show party on Nov. 1.

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New research technique on dolphins could help oceans NEWS BRIEFS, from page A6 pertinent laws and regulations are also included, such as Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act and Vessel Traffic Services.

The navigation rules and additional information regarding the new handbook can be found online at the Coast Guard’s Navigation Center Web site (www.navcen.uscg.gov) by selecting “Nav Rules” from the upper navigation bar.

Reported in a recent edition of Wheelhouse Weekly, a newsletter of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. It has been reprinted with permission.

Dolphin breath could help oceans

Scientists have been studying the possible use of a breathalyzer to analyze oceanographic conditions by diagnosing the exhalation of bottlenose

dolphins.

In a report in the journal “Analytical Chemistry,” one team describes a new instrument that can analyze the metabolites in breath from dolphins, which have been dying in alarming numbers along the Atlantic coast this year, according to a news release.

Invasive techniques such as skin biopsies and blood sampling, which are the most effective ways to test dolphins’ health, are difficult to perform.

But breath offers an alternative.

Metabolites can hint at a person’s diet, activity level, environmental exposures or disease state.

Researchers have begun to gather this information on marine mammals to establish baseline breath profiles of healthy animals, and they have identified changes in the breath of animals affected by disease or other factors.

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Online includes in-person testing for yacht courses ONLINE, from page A1 But more are becoming available as the industry works through compliance, assessment and technical issues with online learning.

Reality of online, in-person

Online, remote, distance, e- and mlearning (electronic and mobile) are commonly used to describe courses taken outside of a classroom. But for yacht crew, there is more to the story.

For many of these, the knowledge component can be taught by way of the Internet, but testing still must be supervised in person, said Al Stiles, vice president of curriculum development and vice principal academic affairs at Maritime Professional Training (MPT) in Ft. Lauderdale.

“We won’t get away from demonstrating competency,” Stiles said.

“Assessments have to be proctored.”

But a combination of online and in-person instruction is beneficial for crew, said Brian Luke, chief operations officer of International Crew Training (ICT) in Ft. Lauderdale.

“In reality, it is blended learning,” Luke said. “A percentage is done at home, which can include video and printed material, then to the training center for the practical and test.

“The sticking points for students who want to take courses are that they may have money, but not time to be off the boat,” Luke said. “We’re making it easier. They [online courses] may be able to cut the time by a third or so.”

Online courses offer that versatility.

“The advantages are convenience and the ability to self-pace in the acquisition of knowledge,” Stiles said.

“Students are not in a classroom setting for X number of hours. They can control the when and where.”

Training institutes also benefit from offering online instruction. Instead of reducing enrollment, e-courses can actually boost it, Stiles said.

“For the schools, there is an advantage of increased throughput; they can double the number of students,” Stiles said. “This addresses the physical limitations of the building that most schools face.”

What’s practical

Courses currently available online are primarily pre-study courses and those with no hands-on practicals.

Fundamental courses such as navigation and COLREGS will build the foundation, said Wally Schredl, director of training of International Yacht Training Worldwide.

“That way the instructor can move

right into the course with real-world applications instead of the basics,” Schredl said. “For example, if a student learns the basics of navigation, the instructor can move right in with the charts.

“Some courses are more appropriate to complete online, like business and law,” he said.

Not so much with others such as the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) course, where the goal is to get students behind the wheel. But online instruction likely won’t replace in-person teaching in yachting.

“It will never be the main part,” Schredl said. “The goal for courses for captains and crew are to get them on the water, to the practicals. A two-week course will still be a two-week course, but the instructor will be able to get to the practicals faster.”

Some basic courses, like STCW’s basic safety training, wouldn’t work online, Stiles said.

“Only Personal Safety and Social Responsibility could be done electronically,” he said, of one of STCW’s four modules. “Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, and First Aid/CPR require demonstrations.”

According to Stiles, online courses currently approved by the USCG

include Master 100 Tons (and increase in scope to near coastal), License Renewal (not more than 100 GT), Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD), Radar Refresher, Rules of the Road, Able Seaman, Auxiliary Sail, Crowd Management, Crisis Management, Qualified Assessor and upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton.

Compliance concerns

The e-learning option seems simple enough: log in, study and pass a test.

But there are concerns. In a classroom, instructors can monitor a student; online, away from a watchful eye, presents a weak link, Luke said.

“Part of the problem is that students claim they have knowledge but actually have no real knowledge,” Luke said. “Our experience is that with online courses, we don’t know their weaknesses. When they come in for testing, instructors find students don’t know what they are doing.”

People don’t always criticize themselves, and students may not realize what they don’t understand. As humans we fool ourselves, Luke said.

“We know the level of training when they are here in front of us,” he said. “In

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Northern Light’s vp dies; medical app the remedy for travel info Northern Lights’ Maynard dies

Mike Maynard, longtime vice president and manager of the northeast branch of Northern Lights, died at his home on Sept. 20 after a long bout with cancer, according to a company statement. He was 62.

Mr. Maynard had worked for Seattlebased Northern Lights since the 1980s, when he was hired to start the company’s Northeast branch office.

A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Mr. Maynard was known for his work in developing systems to protect and

assist U.S. military personnel in the field, including the SATS and ELAM land-based generator systems. Among his final projects was the development of the Hybrid Marine system.

Prior to Northern Lights, Mr. Maynard was general manager at DN Kelley, a boatyard in New York.

“Mike was a dear friend to all who knew him,” Northern Lights Executive Vice President Larry Repman said in a statement. “He was a vice president, board member, tireless worker and great promoter of Northern Lights and our products.”

Mr. Maynard is survived by his wife, Alexandra; his daughter, Tarryn; his son, Garrick; his granddaughter, Vivian; his sisters Meredith, Marney and Megan; and his brother, Matthew.

At the family’s request, donations in Mr. Maynard’s memory may be made to Sheets of Love (www.facebook. com/sheetsoflove) or the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, www.lustgarten.org.

Medical app launches

Arizona-based MedAire has

launched an app to deliver medical and travel safety information to yacht crew.

Users have access to yacht destination information including medical and travel risk ratings, time, weather, sunrise/ sunset, holidays and events.

Full MedAire members receive port risk assessments, a briefing document with security, medical guides, and travel advice for onshore destinations. In the event of a disease outbreak or a natural disaster, the app provides information to mitigate risk to crew and guests. The global MedAire network is available for hospital arrangements or evacuation to appropriate medical care. The information is cached on a user’s iPad for access without wi-fi.

For more information, visit www. medaire.com/seatoshore.

Meregrass, IJet offer charters

Texas-based Meregrass plans to offer scheduled charter service to five Bahamas destinations from Ft. Lauderdale and one from New York.

Jim Swieter, founder of IJet Charters, which is providing marketing and reservations for the scheduled charter, said the 30-passenger service will offer all premium-class seating and highspeed travel.

“Pricing will be competitive,” Swieter said. “Our plans are to fly direct scheduled flights, April through August, from Ft. Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Georgetown and North Eleuthera. We also are looking to schedule a nonstop from New York to Marsh Harbour during that same high season.”

The Saab 2000 is a twin-engined high-speed aircraft with three crew and a maximum certified ceiling of 31,000 feet and a non-stop range of 1,300 statute miles. It seats 30 passengers in a cabin designed to accommodate 50.

Captain joins Cable

Ft. Lauderdale’s Cable Marine has hired Capt. Matt Gibbons, retired from the U.S. Navy.

In his new position, Capt. Gibbons will be responsible for new business development Gibbons and oversight of the information technology department.

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About 50 marine industry professionals attended a sit-down dinner to benefit the Marine Industry Cares Foundation at Lauderdale Marine Center in late September. Prepared by yacht Chef Peter Ziegelmeier, the dinner showcased the skills of students in the culinary program at ARC Broward, an agency that provides courses and support for children and adults with PHOTO/LUCY REED emotional and developmental disabilities.

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Liability limits rise

Ft. Lauderdale-based Atlass Insurance Group, a provider of commercial and marine insurance, has increased the liability limits on its coverage for multi-engine center consoles and high performance boats.

The liability limit is now available up to $3 million and for vessels that travel up to 170 mph.

Engineers merge

Miami-based ocean engineering and naval architecture firm Henderson & Associates has merged with Sea3 Systems to form Henderson, Hanes & Associates, a full-service engineering firm.

The new firm, headed by Shawn Henderson and Dan Hanes, both of South Florida, specializes in refit and repair projects that may span multiple technical disciplines and trades.

Henderson is a former Navy diver who served active duty during the Gulf War and has more than 20 years of underwater experience. In January, he served as dive superintendent on a five-year overhaul of an ABS-classed

semi-submersible drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hanes has worked with private firms including Motorola and PPG Chemicals, and managed his own engineering business for more than 20 years while creating technical solutions for superyachts, offshore oil, and government agencies including the U.S. Navy. For more, visit www.oceanengineers.com.

Lawyer starts firm

Maritime attorney Danielle Butler has left Hill Betts & Nash to start her own firm, Luxury Law Group, with partner Andrew High, specializing in asset transactions and litigation. The firm has offices in Ft. Lauderdale and Stuart, as well as Washington, D.C. and the Hamptons in New York.

Luxury Law Group has expertise in the purchase, management and sale of yachts, airplanes, real estate and custom automobiles. For more details, visit www.luxurylawgroup.com.

New yacht safes launched

Evander Broekman, jewelry designer

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The Marine Industries Association of South Florida kicked off its partnership with Habitat for Humanity in October. In January, MIASF will join the new construction of two townhomes for families in Ft. Lauderdale. As a home sponsor, MIASF will cover the cost of PHOTO PROVIDED construction and volunteer alongside partners.

and manufacturer, has launched a collection of high security certified luxury safes. The new range of safes are designed to be integrated into the interior of any luxury space, including yachts.

The safes feature silent alarms and top-level security certification with insurance of up to $1 million.

The company works with partners including one of London’s oldest

private banks. The safes can be delivered with a security insurance package if required.

“As the success of our diamond and watchmaking business has grown, so has the need for the development of complimentary products, services and solutions, especially in terms of the superyacht industry,” Broekman said. “Our experience provides our clients with the confidence that they are receiving expertise in a specialist market area that deals in high-value items that often carry significant personal importance. For this reason, every safe carries the highest certified insurance grade.”

New tender specialist hired

Nautical Ventures Marine Superstore (NVMS) in Dania Beach, Fla., has hired Katherine Ames as a tender sales specialist.

A graduate of Missouri Western University, Ames is a licensed Florida yacht and ship broker and holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton master/mate certification. She was formerly with Ardell Yacht & Ship, 84 Boatworks and Nautica International.

She will work closely with Renee McCullers, head of NVMS’ tender department.

“With our recent expansion into additional product lines and the growth we’ve experienced in 2014, Katherine will be instrumental in helping to meet the needs of our yacht captains and crew around the world,” McCullers said.

BluePhare hires new director

BluePhare, specialist AV and IT product distributor, appointed Nigel Sherlock as commercial director for the company’s strategic and commercial development.

“Nigel will be responsible for ensuring that the company achieves its commercial objectives by developing our partner network and building our brand within the Sherlock residential and yachting markets,” said Paul Leeuwis, managing director of bluePhare.

“He brings with him over 30 years’ commercial experience, the last five of which have been spent in the superyacht industry where he has built up a remarkable network of contacts and strong relationships”.

Sherlock has served senior positions in The Netherlands and the UK with entertainment, communication and IT installation companies working in sales and business development.

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he Ft. Lauderdale boat show season kicked off with more than 800 captains, crew and industry professionals at our Triton Expo in early October. The crew-focused event at Lauderdale Marine Center hosted more than 30 vendors. The group enjoyed a variety of food and beverages and entertainment from Drums of Polynesia.

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The best way to land a job, these captains said, is to walk the docks, a task that none of the assembled crew in our lunch said they do, except one stew who tried it once and didn’t have much luck.

“I hoped someone would talk to me, but I didn’t talk to anyone,” the stew said.

Yes, captains know it’s hard. It’s especially hard to simply to get past the security gate at shipyards and marinas.

Consider it part of the interview, to see how industrious new crew can be.

“Make friends with someone working in a yard, and tag along tomorrow,” one captain said. “Then walk the property. It shows initiative that they got themselves there.”

“And for God’s sake, dockwalk by yourself,” another said. “I hate it when they come up with a friend.”

“Young people always want to work with their boyfriend or girlfriend; it doesn’t work like that,” a captain said.

“We never have two places and we aren’t going to hire a green couple, anyway.”

“When I’m hiring, I ask my network,” one captain said. “We all get resumes from people who dock walked and I’ll give them to my captain friends who are looking. We’re all circulating the green crew among ourselves, but we only found them because they took the energy to wake up at 8 a.m., put on clean clothes, and get out there. We don’t meet the ones that are waiting for a job to jump off their computer screen.”

When walking the docks, captains advised that new crew don’t only focus on the captain.

“My crew knows if we need a dayworker; don’t get me,” one captain said.

Instead, ask for the mate or the chief stew.

“Or ask anybody on deck washing the boat,” another said. “They know if we’re hiring dayworkers.”

And make the effort to network and meet every stew and mate around, because that’s who will likely do the hiring or refer them for a job.

“I tell the stew, go find the next stew, find the person you want to work with,” one captain said.

“It’s also great training for the

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“I let my chief mate or stew know, and they find them on the dock or from Web sites,” said a third captain. “Once it’s down to a shortlist, I’ll interview

them by phone, let them on for a trial.”

Those trial periods usually last three months, which several captains agreed is the minimum time they need to be sure about someone.

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While our assembled crew don’t walk the docks much, they do network when they can, starting with their mates in a crew house.

“A crew house is good tool,” a stew said. “Yachts call the office for dayworkers and if you are there, you can get the call. They knock on the door and we all claw for the job.”

“It’s good to find a friend, then if you can’t take a job, you give it to her, you pass it on,” another stew said.

“I think networking is most important because you can put anything on a resume, but they meet you when you network,” a deckhand said.

Another deckhand said crew should talk with any crew they run into, especially in places like Publix when crew are provisioning.

“Look for the people with four shopping carts,” a stew said.

But these crew also experienced crew friends who stop helping each other.

“I had a friend, a stew, that said, ‘do

this and this’. At the beginning she was helpful, then she wasn’t,” a stew said.

“When you get qualified and can get work, they don’t help anymore,” another stew said.

“I had that same story about a friend that stopped helping.”

New crew spend a lot of time on resumes, but in a place like Ft. Lauderdale where crew get hired off the dock, they aren’t critical.

Where they come in handy is when the yacht is away from a yachting hub and there are no crew walking the docks.

“Be quick,” one captain said. “In five lines, explain yourself. Don’t make it a 7MB file. Less than 1MB is better. And put a polo on; no selfies.”

These captains advised that crew seeking work cover up tattoos and piercings, and not to lie about smoking.

“So many say they are non-smokers,” one captain said. “Sure, they’re not smoking on the boat, but what happens when the owner is onboard for a month, or we’re at anchor?”

The crew in our lunch seemed to know these tips.

“I was told you need to sell yourself in the first paragraph on your CV with your objective,” a stew said. “Even if

Crew attendees of The Triton’s October From the Bridge luncheon were, from left, Justin Riendeau, Craig D’Aragona, Clare Taylor, Kristin Schwedhelm, Kelly Robertson, Jennah Tyler, Melanie Cocksedge, Kara Bredenkamp and PHOTO/DORIE COX Christopher Taylor. you don’t have experience, explain that your skills are transferable.”

“They want to see you have experience,” a deckhand said. “I show aptitude and the ability to learn. I would hire green crew because they are malleable.”

Captains agreed.

“Don’t be afraid to put on your resume that you dayworked here and there,” a captain said. “One kid was a carpenter back home, but didn’t put that on. That’s important, it’s a skill we

can use.”

These captains encouraged new crew to list their special skills and hobbies, things like building engines, or mechanical know-how “And marine experience, even if it’s not yachts,” another captain said. “Say on there, I worked with my dad on his boat.”

When it is time to bring someone new onboard, these captains said they

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The protocol and structure of authority onboard is important, but new crew sometimes don’t appreciate the world they’ve stepped into.

“When someone breaks the chain of command that’s a lack of discipline,” a captain said.

“I like to get them with the boss ASAP to see how they behave in his presence,” said another captain.

“Without exception, I bring them on as dayworkers first,” said a third.

“And equally as good as how they do their job is how they get along with my crew,” another captain said.

“Crew need to know that they need to impress me, not be average,” one captain said. “They need to be the first up, the last down. We have lots of average.”

“Show up like you are ready to go to work,” another captain said. “It helps you get into shipyard when you look like you know what you’re doing.”

“And bring some grubbies in your backpack so if I put you to work, you can get dirty,” said a third. “And have somewhere to put your phone. Turn it off.”

When the day does come when a captain interviews new crew for a job, there are only a few questions they should ask: “What time do you start?” one captain said. “They shouldn’t have too many questions beyond that. Don’t ask: when’s break, lunch, or when do we knock off. That part, they will be told.”

Most of the crew assembled seemed to understand that unwritten rule as well.

When it came to questions in an interview, they were mostly interested in learning about their fellow crew.

“What are the crew like?” a stew asked. “Are they fun, do they laugh?

And how is the teamwork?”

“How long have crew been onboard?” a deckhand asked. “What is the tenure of crew, what is the turnover.”

“Ask about the boat, the itinerary, if it’s in the yard, where does it go, what does it do, is it charter,” another deckhand said.

“Don’t ask about pay in the first interview; ask in the second, just to find out the basics,” a deckhand said. “I say pay is earned anyway.”

“And don’t lie about smoking,” another stew said.

As many obstacles as new crew may think they encounter, they do have one

advantage: they are new.

“I love hiring green crew,” one captain said. “If they are conscientious and intuitive, I can teach them anything. I can show them how to deploy an anchor and recover it safely.

And they can be loyal and appreciative.

Green crew win over vets in loyalty 75 percent of the time.”

When they don’t last, it’s not because of loyalty or work-related issues.

“I’m usually letting them go for something stupid,” this captain said, such as getting carried away on their first visit to Sint Maarten, what this captain called the “Vegas of the Caribbean.”

We wondered of crew if this experience of looking for a job on a yacht was what they expected it would be, or if they were surprised somehow.

“Surprised, yes,” a stew said. “I thought I would have a job within a month, but it is taking a long time.”

“We put so much effort into it, into agencies and networking, and I’m surprised that we don’t get back,” another stew said.

“We check these sites each day, sometimes multiple times a day, and we don’t hear anything,” said a third stew.

But then, eventually, things start to click.

“Sometimes I go to bed and cry,” a stew said. “Then one day, it’s like, ‘whoa, which job do I take?’ “ Another stew agreed. “The seasons change from nothing, then three calls all in one week.”

Several of the captains in the lunch enjoy hiring green crew and take seriously the part of their job that lets them help the next generation of yachties.

“It behooves us all to help green crew because we want to have better people coming up,” one captain said.

“I’ve gotten a lot of crew over the years from kids who say ‘my buddy wants to try yachting, he’ll will work for free’,” said another captain. “I will give a lot of those people an opportunity.”

There are lots of things new crew can do to prepare to be hired for a job on a yacht. They prepare resumes, interview with crew agencies, take courses and network with fellow students, make business cards, frequent online job postings.

But the most important thing that captains said they should do?

Walk the dock.

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Online courses way of the future; in growth stage now ONLINE, from page A9 the classroom, we can see what they don’t know.”

Testing for online courses follows the same protocols as testing in a classroom in order to be compliant under a variety of governing bodies including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Royal Yachting Association (RYA), International Yacht Training (IYT) or another certifications and flag states. For example, to be compliant, the instructor can’t proctor the test, Luke said.

“So students could do the theory course online, then someone else administers the exam at a training center,” he said. “For example, if it is an RYA course, we have an outside examiner come. We can’t examine our own students. That way the system holds up to all scrutiny.

Sometimes students don’t completely understand the process, Luke said.

“There can be an entitlement mentality where students say, ‘I paid and expect to pass,’ but we are not in the business to collect money and print certificates,” Luke said. “It is a tricky business; schools are in for profit, but to just grab the money is short-

sighted. We have to prove they are good students.”

Future of e-learning

Online courses were discussed at the Large Yacht Qualification Panel meeting this year, according to IYT’s Schredl and ICT’s Luke, two of the MCA-approved training providers that met with the MCA to discuss certification and training issues.

“They are open to the idea, but it is a slow process,” Schredl said. “We first must ensure that the comfort of the governing bodies is there. The progress has taken a leap forward lately.”

To be compliant, e-learning courses must first be created and submitted for approval, and there are problems to solve. For example, the cost of development is triple that of a classroom course, at least, Stiles said.

“Statistics now are 36 hours of development time for a class,” Stiles said. “For an e-class, it is 100 hours.

Plus you have to have the programming and video.”

And before making such an investment, the content has to be stable and there has to be a big demand with a consistent audience, Stiles said.

“When you convert a course to e-learning, you no longer have the instructor to convey information,”

Confirm with your governing body and training institute for approved online courses.

Here are a few main Web links to get started: MCA: www.gov.uk ,then search “MCA-approved training providers” RYA: www.rya.org.uk, then search “courses” USCG: www.uscg.mil, then search “approved courses” IYT: www.IYTworld.com, then search “courses” Stiles said. “Now you have to teach every aspect, and you have to integrate the possible questions.”

Another challenge for e-learning is to keep pace with constant changes in technology and teaching methods.

Two types of learning are possibilities as course options expand in yachting, Stiles said.

“Synchronous learning basically allows more than one person to engage in the learning with webinars, chat room and other synchronized systems,” Stiles said. “Asynchronous allows a person to work on his own time.

“With synchronous learning you still have bandwidth and time problems, but it is like a class for everyone to engage at the same time,” Stiles said.

“I don’t know how useful it is with the different time zones of crew.”

Governing bodies and schools are moving forward with e-learning

options, and Stiles, Luke and Schredl are all passionate about that future.

“I firmly believe that the way forward with respect to distance learning for the yacht community is m-learning for mobile devices,” Stiles said. “I expect the future to be m-learning blended.”

Until online learning becomes more mainstream in yachting, students should verify with the appropriate regulatory authority that any course they take electronically will be accepted by the licensing authority.

“We want the highest level of professional we can create,” Luke said.

“E-learning is a great idea. We like the idea of reducing the student’s time. We are trying to create avenues to be more helpful for them to achieve their goals.”

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

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egayacht captains and crew were full of smiles under sunny skies at the 24th Monaco Yacht Show in September. With the largest accumulation of yachts ever, this year’s show featured 115 yachts on display, and a first-ever show-sponsored captain and crew lounge.

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Capt. Grahame Shorrocks of M/ Y Imagine named Fraser Yachts’ Charter Captain of the Year.

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Fraser’s Best Charter Crew under 50m awarded to Capt. Glen Smith and the crew of 117-foot (36m) Broward M/Y Muchos Mas.

The crew of M/Y Mary Jean won three of Camper & Nicholsons crew awards this season.

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Fraser honors crew on yachts Imagine, Muchos Mas, Diamond Capt. Grahame Shorrocks of the 214-foot (65m) Amels M/Y Imagine was named Fraser Yachts’ Charter Captain of the Year at its 14th annual awards gala during the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

The brokerage also gave honors to its Best Charter Crew under 50m to Capt. Glen Smith and the crew of 117foot (36m) Broward M/Y Muchos Mas. Best Charter Crew over 50m went to Capt. Owen Jones and the crew of the 188-foot (57m) M/Y Diamond A built

by Abeking and Rasmussen.

Next year, Fraser will introduce its Yacht Management Captain of the Year award honoring a captain among its non-charter fleet. This award will be presented during the Owners Soiree held each year during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

September.

Winner of this year’s CNI charter All Stars award is the 165-foot (50m) M/Y Mary Jean, led by Capt. Danielle de Vere.

M/Y Mary Jean’s interior crew won the Shining Star award for interior

service: Chief Stew Sabina Alomerovic, 2d Stew Murielle Adriaessen, and stews Kimberly Mullany and Lucy Reid.

The deck crew of the 150-foot (46m) M/Y Vantage won the Blazing Stars award for exterior service: First Mate Andrew Flanagan, Bosun Guy Mannering and Deckhand Garrick Matthee.

Chef Thibaut de Larquier of M/Y Vantage won the Galactic Galley award

for the best crew food.

And Capt. Veli Karacinar of the 85-foot (26m) classic Feadship M/Y Sultana won the Brightest Star award in engineering.

Capt. Karacinar also won the Guiding Star award for being a strong mentor throughout the charter season.

And 2d Eng. Igor Rozic of M/Y Mary Jean won the Rising Star award for the most promising industry newcomer.

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Brokers, owner say reality show hasn’t hurt charter business As the yachting reality television show “Below Deck” spun out of control in mid-September – and I finally gave up trying to find the benefit in it to our industry – we heard from many captains and crew who shared my remorse for the show. (See some of those comments on page A26.)

Tucked among those thoughts Editor’s Notebook were queries as Lucy Chabot Reed to how the show has impacted the charter industry. So I reached out to about a dozen charter agents and managers I know to ask if the show has hurt business at all.

We should all be pleased to know that it has not.

“It has not impacted my business at all,” said DJ Parker, president of Neptune Group Yachting in Ft. Lauderdale and a charter sales agent.

“No clients have asked about the show nor have any new ones inquired. No

mention has been made one way or the other from existing clients.”

Most of the managers and brokers I talked to said the same thing, though they didn’t all want their name in print associated with the show.

“I have not had many clients comment on the show,” said one broker. “If anyone does, we normally agree that it is ‘staged’ and tweaked for entertainment.”

“While everything that happens on the show can and does occasionally happen, it is really not the norm,” said a South Florida-based charter broker. “I recently met one nice American couple that was looking to purchase a 130-foot Westport and was interested in putting it into charter, until the wife watched ‘Below Deck’ and was appalled. I told her it was Hollywood and that I know Capt. Lee, and she felt a little better, but my guess is they will not buy that large with that many crew.”

Now, that is something to be concerned about. If the show is impacting purchasing decisions, we’ve got an even bigger problem. (I’ll be following up with this broker in the

weeks and months ahead.) “ ‘Below Deck’, in my opinion, is a very sad representation of our industry, and I cringe at the thought of our fleet owners, charter clients, crew, and worst of all, prospective charter clients, watching it and thinking that this behavior is normal,” said LaraJo Houghting, a charter manager at Churchill Yacht Partners.

“I take my job very seriously as the modern world of workaholics has very limited time for families to dine together, play together, and create precious family memories (a gift that I had growing up - a child of the 70’s),” she said. “I fear that what is seen on ‘Below Deck’ is impregnating viewers with a wrong view of what a private luxury yacht charter is all about.”

But not all in the charter industry took so serious a tone.

“It has not impacted my business at all,” one charter agent said. “So far, no new clients have contacted me due to interest in the show, nor have any old clients expressed thoughts on the show, either.

“As for your readers who are standing arm-to-arm for the honor of the industry, lighten up a little. It is a reality show … based loosely on reality, right?”

“No impact relative to bookings, but it has become a fun source of discussion with folks who have never known much about the industry,” said Ann E McHorney, director of charter sales with Select Yachts.

“Let’s remember, people who love the water and boats may be well off, but they mostly do have a sense of humor and minds quick enough to know what is real and what is not.

“I know there are some brokers pretty adamantly disliking the whole thing,” she said. “To me, if you add the

pluses and minuses on this, we in the brokerage community come out way ahead. …

“We could not buy this much promotional air time. People are seeing Sint Maarten, the BVIs, a beautiful yacht, and crew that are entertaining and fun with personality and character.

Too bad they are too often portraying the crew as overly self absorbed and selfish, as I don’t see most crew as being like that, but the show would not work if it was boring.”

One charter broker put me in touch with the new owner of the yacht depicted in the show. The then-named Ohana sold after the winter charter (and television taping) season last year to Roy Carroll, a real estate developer in North Carolina. He and his family had chartered the 154-foot Ohana before, as well as several other yachts over the past 13 years, and his wife fell in love with it. He bought it for her, and its history on “Below Deck” didn’t deter him.

“We bought it because of the sun deck,” Carroll said. “You can get a hundred people up there and still have room. The inside is not real heavy; it’s light and airy. It looks like a beach house inside. It was the right boat for us.

“We’ve had great experiences in our 13 years of chartering and we’ve seen lots of crews,” he said. “I guess we’ve been fortunate to have had really great experiences in our charters.”

I asked him if he had ever seen his boat in the reality TV show.

“There’s no reality in that show,” he said. “In 13 years, multiple charters a year, I’ve never seen anything like what is depicted on that show.

“I don’t think it represents the industry and it’s an insult to the fine people who earn their livings working in this industry, serving others,” he said. “It completely does a disservice to the people we’ve had the experience to know.”

Now named Rhino and completely refit, the vessel has returned to the charter fleet with Churchill Yacht Partners this year. It will appear in the Antigua show in December.

“Our experience in chartering yachts is that it’s an excellent family activity,” Carroll said. “That show doesn’t, in my opinion, have anything to do with family.

“We’ve deliberately rebranded the yacht from the inside out to create a family brand. We’re not interested in any of the silliness that’s on that show.”

So if Bravo TV came calling to charter Rhino for season 3 of “Below Deck”, would he do it?

“Bravo doesn’t have enough money to charter Rhino,” he said.

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

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Boat show boredom, exhaustion, chance to practise acceptance The end of October brings the global yacht industry together for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

It’s quite a display with the glistening megayachts all lined up stern-to along the docks.

Then there are the crews, those smiling faces, standing by, eagerly awaiting the masses and ready to answer any and Crew Coach all questions.

Rob Gannon OK, let’s take off the rose-colored glasses. Boat shows are a lot of work for captains and crew, and can be stressful, with an odd mix of boring and exhausting going on at the same time.

Consider it an opportunity to practice acceptance.

In the yachting world as in many professions we are often placed in circumstances we may be less than thrilled about. Often, these scenarios fall under the part-of-the-job category.

Sure, you get through it, but it’s how you get through it that matters.

Acceptance is key.

Acceptance is a tool to sharpen, and to remember that it is always

in your toolbox of life skills. I like to look at acceptance as a place where things shift. When there is acceptance, your thoughts and attitude shift more to the positive side of things and, consequently, a more positive experience follows.

Interesting how that happens isn’t it? It sounds pretty simple and straightforward but it can sometimes be so hard to do. The thing you have to do is stop fighting the reality around you.

Years ago, I worked with a guy who, whenever I had an issue with something, would say, “it is what it is.”

That little phrase started to drive me crazy until finally I started to get it. It’s just another way of asking for some acceptance of the situation.

While I still don’t like that phrase much, I get it, and when delivered well, can initiate that shift in perception and attitude I mentioned earlier.

We can complain, rant and pout about what is going on around us, or we can accept it for what it is and get on with life. You can see which way makes for an easier time.

Part of what makes acceptance challenging is that it seems like a passive state, but it really isn’t. There is quite a bit of power and energy

in it. The energy that comes when acceptance shifts our attitude is way greater and stronger than the negative complaining energy. All you have to do is try this out for yourself and you will see and feel what I’m talking about.

Sometimes in life there are circumstances that may be deemed “unacceptable“ to us. Certainly abuse -- whether verbal or physical -- falls into this category. Our personal safety is always first and any situation that threatens or jeopardizes that must be dealt with. In that kind of a situation, you take action to take care of yourself.

But even with that being said, we still want to recognize the importance of acceptance of what has already happened. William James, often called the father of American psychology, put it this way: “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.”

So even with unfortunate, tough experiences, moving on in a healthy way can be stimulated by acceptance.

Let me be clear: acceptance is not condoning or agreeing with certain harmful actions of others. What it does is help you move forward. When you don’t accept it, you fight it, deny it, bury it. None of those will serve you as well

moving forward.

This concept of acceptance is just one of many skills for us to master to enjoy more of our lives. As a coach, I work with people all the time around the principles of feeling good and moving forward. Each of us has the power to change how we feel in any moment, and to change how we experience what is happening. Once we understand that – and never forget it – we hold the key, the golden ticket to life.

Don’t forget that we also have the power to make ourselves miserable, and we can do it without anyone’s help, although blaming others is part of that miserable playbook.

So you’re working a boat show.

Maybe you don’t really want to be there but you’re there, so how are you going to roll with it? I suggest making the most of it. Engage in conversation with folks, laugh, learn, and take it all in. It’s your choice. Remember, it is what it is.

Enjoy the voyage.

Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach. He offers free sample coaching sessions and can be reached at rob@ yachtcrewcoach.com. Comments are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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LEADERSHIP: Taking the Helm

Leader’s actions tell the crew what is acceptable, be aware When an accident takes place, somewhere along the way someone has made a bad decision or has shown poor judgment. Let’s look at how leaders influence the judgments made by their people and discuss how leaders can help their crew make better decisions.

What exactly is judgment?

Webster’s Taking the Helm dictionary Paul Ferdais defines it as the process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing. As a leader, your behavior will be a reference point for your followers to use when they make decisions.

From a leadership perspective, it’s critical to understand how influential you are in the eyes of your co-workers.

Leaders set the standard and heavily affect the culture in which everyone works. This influence happens because being a leader puts you in the position of being a role model. Everything you say and do in your leadership capacity is examined.

For example, if you as first mate are in St. Maarten and take the tender to the Soggy Dollar for a few drinks and then drive back to the boat, your actions send a strong message to everyone on your team. You have just told them it’s OK to drink and drive.

No matter what you say, it’s your actions that speak volumes. If you find yourself doing the exact opposite of what you tell others to do, you will have little respect from those around you.

But beyond being a hypocrite, you influence the future judgment of the rest of the team. In similar situations your co-workers will remember that you drank before getting behind the controls of the tender, so it must be OK for them to do it, too.

Another way you influence your team members is if you consciously know you act from your values base.

An example of this is the idea of being prepared. When the deck crew take the time to make sure the tender is ready to go at a moment’s notice, this displays the leadership values of being prepared, planning and foresight.

On most boats, this task is done automatically, as a normal operating procedure. What is often overlooked or forgotten is where this behavior comes from. It comes from good judgment in order to be prepared for the future.

You want to help the members of your team make better decisions. Here are a few tips to do that: 1. Allow people to fail. Nothing teaches judgment better than making

mistakes. Your role as leader is to create a safe environment where failure is acceptable and even encouraged.

Boats commonly will have some form of training for people to use heavy equipment such as the crane or other potentially dangerous equipment.

The role of the leader and trainer is to be positive and reinforce the learning process by allowing mistakes in controlled situations. This is particularly true in jobs where there is an element of danger.

How you behave when people fail reflects your values. If you act from a place of acceptance and non-judgment, those values will start to be visible. By acting on your values, you encourage others to do the same.

2. Have full dress rehearsals. Have the interior crew set up for a dinner like they would for guests. Have the chef prepare a full meal but instead of guests at the table, the deck crew and engineers will be eating.

This allows problems to be identified and suggestions to be made without the pressure of having the boss at the table. This same exercise can be done for using the toys on deck with the interior crew as the mock guests.

Everyone in the various departments will now have better insight into how things should operate and to explain it to guests if questions are asked.

3. Encourage people to think for themselves. This is not meant to be condescending. Rather, leaders need to encourage everyone use their insight in their role to make suggestions for the betterment of the entire team.

Suggestions require reflection.

Suggestions display to leaders that people are looking at problems with a critical eye in order to come up with better, different ways of doing things.

Leaders need to genuinely accept suggestions rather than dismiss them out of hand. The best leaders let go of ego and accept input for the betterment of everyone they lead.

Thinking is the starting place for solving problems, judgment and decision making. The behaviors you display in your leadership role will influence the decisions people make.

Encouraging people to make mistakes, reflect on their actions, and practice what they do will go a long way toward building good judgment in your crew.

Paul Ferdais is founder and owner of The Marine Leadership Group based in Ft. Lauderdale and Vancouver delivering leadership training workshops and coaching (www. marineleadershipgroup.com). He has a master’s degree in leadership and spent seven years working as a deckhand, mate and first officer on yachts.

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Crew agree with embarrassment of ‘Below Deck’ Thank you for your thoughtful comments regarding “Below Deck” this week [“Stained pillow, guest antics push me over the reality edge,” page A25, October issue]. We watched the Tuesday episode (S:2 E:7) as a crew and were universally embarrassed and appalled by the content.

The comments made by the “Below Deck” crew about their current group of guests were inappropriate and beyond unprofessional. Our crew all believe that the show has now crossed the line of being bad for yachting, and especially bad for charter yachts. We can joke about all this with the owner of our boat, but imagine the reaction of a potential charterer or purchaser viewing the show?

Does this kind of behavior actually go on aboard yachts? Absolutely. It also occurs in every hotel, restaurant, and every other service business … but it should stay in the “back of the house” or “Below Deck”. We would terminate any crew – and I would expect our boss to terminate me – for being involved in publicizing comments like those shown on “Below Deck.”

Capt. Steve Steinberg M/Y Illiquid I am sorry that you had to come to the reality that there is no reality in “Below Deck” the hard way. I admire your defense of the crew and Capt. Lee, but the show is a disgrace and those who participate in it are just as bad.

I am truly ashamed that anybody unfamiliar with yachting – whether owner, possible owner, charterer, possible charterer or young person considering a career as crew – may believe that this show represents anything similar to the real yachting experience.

Thanks for honestly reviewing this piece of trash, even though it may offend some of your friends.

As for “reality”, when was the last time somebody dropped off a 154-foot yacht at a marina to a crew sitting on the dock (bar) that never saw it before and left? With the yacht supposedly in shambles from weather damage, this rent-a-crew put everything back in place, learned all the systems, checked all the safety gear, performed the safety drills, provisioned the yacht, and left on the first charter in 24 hours? This is reality? The entire premise is a joke.

Capt. Bill Hipple M/Y Lady Kath Bravo to you, Lucy. I was not a fan of the show to begin with and then after last week’s episode, my negative feelings strengthened in line with yours.

Although it does happen on some boats, the crew’s use of the guest spaces of the yacht for personal partying and always starting charters hungover is not the norm in the industry and should not be portrayed as such. (Both

are simply unacceptable under the command of most of us captains.)

I suspect that if Capt. Lee could, he would put an end to that behavior.

The clientele who can afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars and much more to charter a yacht are probably (hopefully) not watching the show. But if some are, it will surely make them think twice about chartering. Why would they want to be subject to the poor service and crew drama constantly depicted? We don’t need this show.

Fortunately, experienced charter clients know this is simply ‘unreality’ TV. It would be of interest to hear what sales and charter brokers are hearing from their clients, if anything.

Capt. Chuck Limroth Editor’s note: We asked them. See what they said on page A22.

Finally, a credible member of this industry has put into writing what professional captains and crew have been thinking for two years.

“Below Deck” is nothing more than a contrived mockumentary posing as an abortion of industry reality. It isn’t exposing viewers to the realities of yachting; it’s exposing yachting to the realities of the presence of unqualified crew who can directly (and adversely) affect the lives of people who pay large sums of money to be provided an amazing – and safe – experience that only a privileged few are able to enjoy.

Gary Carroll, owner Comprehensive Yacht Assurance Ft. Lauderdale I was glad to see you finally took objection to the “Below Deck” series. As a 30-year yacht captain, I was appalled at the show. No self-respecting captain would allow the BS that is going on.

Yes, I have looked the other way when I knew I should do something, but never when it came to the safety of boat or guests. This show has given crew a license to act badly, and it’s made my job harder.

I don’t watch it after seeing a few partial episodes. I was so embarrassed, it made me uncomfortable thinking my cousins are seeing this. It made me feel like my life’s work has been a joke and not worthy of respect.

Capt. Glen McCloskey M/Y Rebecca I applaud this article. Finally, finally, finally, you cut through the hype and all the so-called buzz and see it for what it really is. This is the best article I have ever read in The Triton, and I thank you for tastefully stating what a large majority of us have been trying to convey: Reality TV is not reality.

The show is bogus and a total discredit to those people in the industry who work hard and run a proper boat. Bravo has cast a very

dark cloud over what the reality of the charter business is and what is tolerated and not tolerated. Shame on the crew members who chose to participate in this train wreck of a show just to obtain television time, all the while giving the industry they work in a giant black eye.

Capt. Keith Moore via Facebook Yachting and yacht owners are supposed to be kept private. At least, that was the training I received starting way back on deck. Promulgating the lifestyles of the rich and their crew in any form will no doubt attract unwanted attention. I predict copycat shows, and no good will come of it.

David Hole, manager Marine Mile Yachting Center Well put, Lucy. The last couple episodes have left me cringing – and a little embarrassed for the crew. I don’t think it’s scripted, but I imagine the team at 51 Minds (producers of the show) had a huge hand in influencing/ staging the story lines.

Either way, much of the fault lies with the crew for playing along. I’m sure the pressure to “perform” in a way that pleased conniving reality TV producers was immense. Who’s to say? And yet, when I try to look at this season through the lens of someone unfamiliar with the industry, not only does it paint professional crew in a terrible light (what’s with all the vicious and catty comments about the guests off camera?), but it isn’t even entertaining. These storylines are aimed at the lowest common denominator. We can only hope most owners and potential charter guests have already dropped off as viewers – that is, if they were ever even watching.

It’s a shame. I will be watching tomorrow night, but sadly, I’m not looking forward to it.

Former Stew Julie Perry author of “The Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess” via Facebook I, too, know Capt. Lee real well and have the exact same feelings about him and his involvement in the show as you do. I won’t watch “Below Deck” because I worry what a legitimate owner/ charter guest would think of the crew and use of their property when they are gone. So I have quietly kept my mouth shut and hoped that this wouldn’t get out of control.

Anyway, bravo to you for your comments. I imagine you have been wrestling with how you feel the best way to approach this would be. Well, you nailed it. There are heaps more industry people who agree with you than are interested in the show.

An industry professional Ft. Lauderdale

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The Triton has passion to cover all of industry I’m writing to thank you for the newspaper that I have so enjoyed reading for 10 years now, and for all the networking events that have put me into contact with hundreds of the finest people around that remain my friends and associates.

The key words that best describe The Triton, for me, are passion, compassion and dispassion.

Passion because of the depth of feeling, obvious and open commitment to truthful reporting and genuine knowledge behind every subject and writing perfection in each and every article.

Compassion for the crew members who have suffered and often died in their devotion to duty in yachting through no fault of their own, to those who struggle to do their job well yet are unappreciated.

Dispassion in reporting the truth without taking sides.

The current article by Dorie Cox [“Engineers without a Y chromosome,” page A1, October issue] about female engineers is a gem of writing and reporting. It is an article that shows all the above magnificently.

I can relate to all the articles and subjects as I have been in the shoes of all the crew members from deckhand to cook to captain to engineer to vessel owner. I’ve even worked with the Coast Guard so I see through their eyes as well.

For me, The Triton is The New York Times of yachting, and I am one of the elite and lucky readers. Thank you.

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mile Stafford sent us a beautiful sunset shot taken “aboard my very first yacht as a yachtie” from the Villas at Vizcaya in Miami on Feb. 15th. ut it was this photo taken just inside Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke in the BVI in July that we loved. The photo came with this description: “The first mate rings in over the radio yelling, ‘Hey Cap, you have got to see this. We picked up another anchor.’ We all make our way out to the bow to find a hundred-yearold anchor hanging off our bow.”

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Ms. Miller was ‘go-to gal’, can’t be replaced Chandlery founder memorable

I learned through The Triton that I just lost a wonderful friend, and missed a great party [“‘Encyclopedia’ of yacht procurement remembered,” page A7, October issue] .

When Claire Miller passed, I was in the Caribbean. I met her when I made captain and she was my go-to gal for everything nautical.

She always came through, amazing.

She took me to FLIBS and introduced Miller me to vendors and suppliers so I could establish a personal relationship with them. Her Christmas parties each year were wonderful. She was one of a kind, Editor Lucy Chabot Reed, lucy@the-triton.com Associate Editor Dorie Cox, dorie@the-triton.com

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and will never be replaced. Godspeed Claire.

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Hunger needed in life, too

Great comments in Rob Gannon’s column, “New crew must have these two traits to make it in yachting,” page A19, October issue].

Being “hungry” for the job was an ingredient for lifelong learning in the marine industry, but this also applies to life.

We must continue to learn and grow, be curious, and extend ourselves to avoid atrophy and stagnation in our lives.

Capt. Fred Brodsky M/Y Jambo

Crew entitlement abounds

Regarding the story on entitlement, [“Captains deal with ‘entitled’ crew Contributors Carol Bareuther, Mark Bononi, Tim Davey, Capt. Jake DesVergers, Jason Dunbar, Paul Ferdais, Capt. Rob Gannon, Stew Desiree Golen, Chef Mark Godbeer, Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson, Chief Stew Alene Keenan, Brian Luke, Capt. Michael Murphy, Keith Murray, Chief Stew Angela Orecchio, Rossmare Intl., Tom Serio, Capt. John Wampler, Capt. Jeff Werner

attitudes differently,” page A1, October issue] don’t think for one second it’s just on the East Coast. I captain a paddle wheeler on Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Among the more interesting antidotes from 2014 were the following: A deckhand demanding the boat come back 15 minutes early to make a doctor’s appointment.

An engineer in the wheelhouse demanding I take a course down a skinny cove because he thought “it was neat”.

(He’s gone.)

Crew members can be just as much a hindrance as an asset.

Capt. Ray Bixler

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No excuses with AED Whether hairy or pregnant, this device can save lives. B2

Fuel facts for your engine New Triton columnist cleans up with the ‘dirt’ on diesel.

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M/Y Equanimity takes honors Yacht named ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Yacht of the Year’.

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Regulations for charter yachts stretch far and wide

UPS AND DOWNS OF RAIL RIVER BRIDGE

SHADES OF DISRUPTION: Proposed high-speed passenger rail study predicts bridge closures over the New River in Ft. TRITON FILE PHOTO Lauderdale will increase. Local marine industry says boat traffic will be hindered.

Passenger train could double closures

By Lucy Chabot Reed A study by All Aboard Florida that predicts how much the bridge over Ft. Lauderdale’s New River would be closed once its new high-speed passenger rail begins exceeds the time the marine industry says it can live with.

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosted a discussion on the proposed rail service in early October, noting that the industry would prefer no more than 20 minutes of bridge closures per hour, about what it experiences now with the current freight traffic.

But adding 32 passenger trains to the FEC tracks – one in each direction from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. – means that bridge will have to close more often, even if the trains cross at the New River, as AAF and FECI executives say they will.

According to data All Aboard Florida (AAF) submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration, current trains cause the bridge to be down for more than 20 minutes an hour during 15

workday hours (6 a.m.-9 p.m.) a week.

With AAF passenger service, that triples. Trains will cause the bridge to be down more than 20 minutes an hour during 46 workday hours a week.

The Federal Railroad Administration released its draft statement on the environmental impacts (DEIS) of the passenger rail All Aboard Florida in mid-September. Its analysis of bridge closures of the railroad bridge over the New River shows more closures (30 a day instead of 16 now) but each lasting less time (12-13 minutes instead of 1820 minutes now).

Despite speedier closings, the number of minutes the bridge would be down would be about an hour more during the week (360 minutes or 6 hours now to 414 minutes or 6.9 hours with AAF) and about two hours more on weekends (197 minutes or 3.3 hours without passenger rail versus 314 minutes or 5.23 hours with it).

“The question is, how can we coexist?” said Phil Purcell, MIASF’s executive director. “We can’t risk what we have here.”

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AAF is a subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries. Florida East Coast Railway is also an affiliate of FECI and owns the existing railway infrastructure. AAF has an exclusive deal with FECR to operate its passenger service.

AAF wants to offer 32 round-trip trains between Miami and Orlando between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. The trains would be about 900 feet long and travel from 79 to 125 miles per hour, blocking an intersection for less than 1 minute at a crossing.

But the river bridge is a different story. AAF says it will have between one and three closings an hour (most hours, between one and two) at a cycle time of 12-13 minutes. That time savings over the current closings comes from mechanical improvements to the bridge and something called Positive Train Control, a monitoring system that includes a GPS chip in every train to know the speed and distance to the bridge so they can time closings more accurately.

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For a pleasure yacht to be legally engaged in trade and considered a commercial yacht, she must be surveyed and certified to numerous international and national regulations.

These rules cover a spectrum of topics for safety, environmental protection and security.

Rules of the Road Applicability is Jake DesVergers based upon a combination of the yacht’s length, tonnage, and the number of people on board.

In general, the majority of international regulations are established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its 170 member states and three associate members are the force behind nearly all technical standards and legal rules for safety at sea and prevention of pollution by ships. The key rules that affect yachts are the following: SOLAS – International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea The SOLAS Convention, in its successive forms, is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. In its current structure, the 12 chapters cover all aspects of shipping from construction and fire protection to nuclear propulsion, dangerous cargo, safety management, and maritime security.

The bulk of SOLAS affects internationally trading vessels of 500 gross tons and greater. For regulatory purposes, a commercial yacht is considered a cargo ship. If she is certified to carry more than 12 guests, regardless of size, the yacht is no longer a cargo ship, but a passenger ship,

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AED designed for easy use; update kit, train, use to save lives A New Mexico man died from a heart attack on an airline flight in late April, despite the availability of an Automated External Defibrillator. His wife told a local television station that the flight attendant didn’t use it because he had a hairy chest.

Instead of letting this man die, the flight attendant should Sea Sick have called for Keith Murray another crew member to retrieve the AED and alert the captain. Then she should have removed the victim’s shirt, quickly shaved him with the razor included in the kit, applied the AED electrode pads and followed the AED’s voice instructions.

The key is speed. For an AED to be effective it must be used quickly.

• For every minute a cardiac arrest victim is not defibrillated, his or her chances of survival declines 7-10 percent.

• If defibrillation can be performed within the first 1-3 minutes, there is a 70-90 percent chance of survival.

An AED is a portable, batteryoperated electronic device about the

size of a lunch box. AEDs typically range in price from $1,200-$1,700.

The AED automatically diagnoses the potentially life-threatening cardiac condition and is able to treat the patient by an electrical shock, which allows the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.

AEDs are designed to be simple so that anyone can use one. So simple that I often start my CPR AED first aid classes by selecting someone from the class who has never seen an AED and I ask them to demonstrate how to use it by following the voice instructions. To date, the youngest person to effectively demonstrate the AED in one of my classes was 5 years old.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires U.S. airlines to carry AEDs and enhanced emergency medical kits. When a plane is flying at 25,000 feet, it takes at least 20 minutes to land the aircraft for EMS to reach the plane. Before AEDs were placed on planes there was little chance to save a passenger in cardiac arrest while in flight.

Now, think about yachting. Although there are no legal requirements for privately owned yachts to have AEDs on board, all yachts should, especially those that charter because of increased liability.

The likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest while at sea are almost zero without an AED. And I always recommend my yacht customers have an AED on the tender. If a helicopter is onboard, it, too, should have an AED. Why multiple AEDs? What do you do when part of the group is involved in watersports and the other group is still onboard? If you only have one AED, which group gets it? What are the odds you will forget to move the AED on/off the tender? Having one in each location increases the odds of having this lifesaving device with you when you need it.

Sudden cardiac arrest claims about 350,000 lives each year – or about 930 every day – in the United States.

Sudden cardiac arrest is America’s leading cause of death and kills more

people than breast cancer, lung cancer and AIDS combined. About 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die.

But this airline passenger didn’t have to die. All AEDs are supposed to have a rescue ready kit attached to them. In this kit you should have trauma shears to quickly cut away the victim’s shirt and bra, a razor for shaving the chest, paper towels for drying the chest, a pocket mask for mouth-to-mouth protection, and medical exam gloves.

Please check your AED today. If you are missing the kit or it looks old, replace it. These kits only cost $41.

Having a functioning AED with the required accessories is important but proper training is essential.

There is no substitute for frequent, hands-on, onboard CPR AED and first aid training that uses real-life scenarios such as hairy chests, pregnant victims and persons with implanted pacemakers.

Keith Murray, a former firefighter EMT, owns The CPR School, a first-aid training company. He provides onboard training for yacht captains and crew and sells and services AEDs. Contact him at 877-6-AED-CPR, 877-623-3277 or www.TheCPRSchool.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.

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MOTORING: Diesel digest

Even most meticulous captain, engineer can face diesel issues Nigel Calder, the dean of do-itfactors including good housekeeping. yourself yacht maintenance, in his Fuel breakdown is also dramatically “Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical accelerated by changes in temperature, Manual” puts it very succinctly: “It is … water, microbial growth and exposure of vital importance to heat and pressure from engine to be absolutely injection systems. fanatical about In the diesel fuel industry, terms keeping the fuel such as algae, gum, wax, resin, clean.Yet so many varnish, tar and asphaltenes are boat owners treat used to describe the organic gunk their fuel system that clogs filters. This gunk caused with indifference. by fuel degradation is an inevitable, … The result is that natural process. And unless adequate 90 percent of diesel fuel sampling, testing, monitoring Diesel Digest engine problems and maintenance is performed, fuel Capt. Jeff Werner result from breakdown will continue. contaminated fuel.”

Some captains believe that they And he is right. cannot have fuel problems because Many captains and engineers, no their yacht is not a dock queen and matter what the length overall of the the fuel in the tank is burned through yacht they work on, are meticulous regularly. The fallacy in this belief is about changing the oil, oil filters and that most of the contaminated fuel in fuel filters on their diesel engines and the tank sits at the bottom. The fuel generators. pickup tube in the tank can be located However, they give little thought to as much as six inches above the bottom the diesel fuel itself, the lifeblood of of the tank. Those six inches contain those engines and generators. water, anaerobic bacteria, mold, Just about every crew member has a asphaltenes and other compounds. story of a diesel engine conking out at This last dirty bit of fuel is never used, the most inopportune time. In heavy and is the exact purpose of having the seas, the primary Racor filters can clog pickup tube located above the tank up as the contaminants at the bottom bottom. of the fuel tank are stirred up then But once new clean fuel is bunkered sucked up into the and introduced into fuel system’s pickup the dirty fuel at the Start a preventive tube. tank bottom, the maintenance program new fuel also gets There is a better way. Start contaminated. for the diesel fuel on a preventive Eventually, your yacht. maintenance the level of the program for the contaminants builds diesel fuel on your yacht. up to a height high enough to enter Filter-clogging tendencies depend the pickup tube and start clogging the on factors such as transportation filters, which results in poor engine from the refinery and storage, natural performance or engine shutdown. oxidation and breakdown, the source A simple analogy is discovering of the crude oil, use of production a gallon of milk in the back of the additives and the addition of biofuel. refrigerator that has been sitting there In the past decade, due to oil supply for a few weeks with just a pint left in and environmental concerns, changes the jug. You’ll have sour milk. But add in fuel production related to cracking, three quarts of fresh milk to that sour blending and lower sulfur levels have milk and within a short time, all that added to the instability of diesel fuel new milk will turn sour, too, as bacteria and shortened its shelf life. spread throughout the milk.

Today’s common rail diesel engines A diesel fuel preventive maintenance have injection systems that operate program is what you need to keep the with pressures of 30,000 psi or greater. fuel clean and reliable. Done right, These injection systems require that your yacht will arrive at that hidden the particle size of fuel does not exceed anchorage just before sunset and the engine tolerances. Inorganic every guest will have ice cubes in their contaminants such as sand and rust cocktail at happy hour, and no one will can be easily filtered out and removed. be the wiser.

However, standard fuel line filtration systems have no affect on the natural Capt. Jeff Werner has been in yachting tendency for diesel fuel to agglomerate more than 20 years on private and and form organic contaminants that charter yachts, both sail and power. He clog the filters. is an instructor for RYA, MCA, USCG Diesel is a complex fluid. It is not and US Sailing courses and owns homogeneous, and no two batches Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor.com). are identical. Fuel deterioration Comments on this column are welcome and shelf life depend on a variety of at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Technical advances top Innovation Award winners at IBEX Nineteen products were recognized for technical advances during the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on Sept. 30. The IBEX Innovation Award winners are: Boatbuilding Methods & Materials: Protomet Corp. for its G4 Tower.

Deck Equipment & Hardware: Taco Metals for its Stainless Steel Ratchet Hinge.

Furnishings & Interior Parts: Kenyon International for its Silken Grill Lid. Mechanical Systems: Co-winners Dometic Corp. for its Variable Capacity Chiller and Webasto Thermo

& Comfort North America for its BlueCool Variable Speed Chiller.

Electrical Systems: Marinco/ Mastervolt for its ProInstaller Series Clustering System.

Inboard Engines: Mercury Marine for its MerCruiser 4.5L 250 hp Sterndrive.

Outboard Engines: Suzuki Motor of America for its DF25A - Outboard Motor 25 hp.

Boatyard Hardware/Software and Dealer Equipment: Trimaco for its E-Z Floor Guards.

Propulsion Parts, Gauges &

Propellers: Gemeco Marine Accessories for its Offshore Dual Engine Display.

Boat Care and Maintenance: Gold Eagle Co. for its STA-BIL 360 Fuel Treatment.

OEM Electronics: Medallion Instrumentation Systems for its Viper II Malibu Command Center.

Trailers, Parts and Accessories: Magic Tilt Trailers for its Custom Reinforced Tube Trailer.

The Environmental Award was given to BluSkies International for its Diurnal Control Valve.

This year’s contest had a record 88

products submitted for the 13 honors, a 43 percent increase over last year. The largest number were in the mechanical systems, deck equipment hardware and OEM electronics categories.

More than 7,000 people registered for the show, which featured sold-out show floor of 573 exhibiting companies and more than 50 technical seminars.

IBEX is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Passagemaker Magazine. The winners were selected from 90 entries by a panel of technical boating journalists from Boating Writers International.

Apprentices learn at Craftsmen PHOTO PROVIDED College.

Feadship named best training firm The Feadship yard in Makkum, Netherlands, has been named as the country’s best apprentice training company for the painting and maintenance sector.

Feadship set up Craftsmen College three years ago in partnership with training institutes during the refit of M/Y Serena. The program teaches metalwork, painting and carpentry.

“Feadship is well known for building the finest motoryachts in the world, and our goal is that the people who build them are equally renowned,” said Japke van Groning, manager of Craftsmen College. “In addition to being named as best training company in the Netherlands, we also won the 2013 painting awards in the Netherlands and are in the running to do the same again this year.

“Young apprentices and experienced workers learn to speak the same language, pushing the overall craftsmanship levels to an even higher level,” Van Groning said. “We are also increasing people’s knowledge of materials, their understanding of the overall engineering processes, and their ability to communicate in English with captains and crew.”

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Stability, safety, pollution under layers of rules RULES, from page B1 even if one calls her a yacht. There is a distinct difference between these two vessel types.

ICLL – International Convention on Load Lines The ICLL – as it is used today on all commercial, internationally trading yachts of 24m in length or greater – establishes detailed regulations on the assignment of freeboard, its effects on stability, and most importantly, the safe transportation of guests and crew.

The convention takes into account the potential hazards present in different zones and different seasons (winter in the North Atlantic versus the tropics).

The technical annex contains several additional safety measures concerning doors, freeing ports, hatchways, and other items. The main purpose of these measures is to ensure the watertight integrity of ships’ hulls below the freeboard deck.

MARPOL – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships MARPOL is the most important of all global treaties established for protecting the marine environment.

It includes strict regulations focused at preventing and minimizing both accidental and operational pollution.

The current requirements are outlined in six technical annexes, each of which is designed to combat a particular class of pollutants: oil, noxious liquid, packaged dangerous goods, sewage, garbage, and air pollution.

STCW – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers STCW sets certification standards for masters, officers, and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships. Commercial yachts are subject to compliance with the code, as well as any person holding a certificate of competence for a certain rank.

STCW prescribes minimum standards relating to training, certification, and watchkeeping for seafarers, which countries are obliged to meet or exceed.

While the IMO is the source of these regulations, it is the member states that are responsible for enforcement.

Commonly referred to as the Flag Administration or Flag State, this is the government that registers the yacht. Through a series of inspections, plan reviews, surveys, and audits, the flag state ensures that a yacht meets the requirements of the applicable regulation.

For example, for yachts registered under the British flag, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is the Flag Administration for the United Kingdom and its dependencies (Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, and other overseas territories).

In some cases, the flag state

Cayman Island is one flag state PHOTO FILE option for yachts. delegates its enforcement authority, or a portion thereof, to a Recognized Organization (RO), most commonly a classification society. The major classification societies in yachting are the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Lloyds Register (LR), and Registro Italiano Navale (RINA). There are also organizations dedicated solely to yacht certifications, such as the International Yacht Bureau (IYB).

Classification, as a completely private service performed by these societies, consists of the issuing of rules for the safety of vessels, and performing inspections to ensure that these rules are being applied.

The main purpose is to protect vessels as a piece of property. The rules apply principally to the structural strength of the hull and the reliability of its essential machinery and equipment.

The owner uses the certificate issued by the classification society as an assurance of technical soundness and as a tool for obtaining insurance at a reasonable cost.

On the local level, sovereign and other self-governing nations have the right to control any activities within their own borders, including those of visiting yachts. Authority and control over foreign-flagged yachts in a country’s ports, used for verifying compliance with the requirements of the applicable maritime conventions, is called Port State Control (PSC).

PSC may enforce its own unique, and sometimes unilateral, regulations.

An example of this can be seen in the United States and its requirement for an Advanced Notice of Arrival. This is not an international regulation and is specific to vessels entering and/or departing U.S. waters. For those yachts that operate in Europe, they will be familiar with the Paris MOU inspection scheme.

As previously mentioned, the majority of rules outlined in SOLAS are designed for yachts of 500 gross tons or greater. For yachts, these rules can be difficult to meet full compliance as the regulations in SOLAS are predominantly written for internationally trading merchant ships.

The major yachting flag states have recognized that yachts in commercial use for sport or pleasure do not fall naturally into a single class, and certain prescribed merchant ship safety standards have been found to be incompatible with the intended use, scope of operations, or safety needs particular to such yachts.

Because of this, the United Kingdom (through the MCA) published the first set of rules for yachts over 24 meters. Known as the Large Yacht Code, this publication uses SOLAS as a basis for safety, but provides certain equivalencies and exemptions for yachts.

Now in its third edition, the Large Yacht Code (LY3) has become the de facto standard within our industry. It is used by the United Kingdom and its dependencies (Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, etc.), plus other major yachting flags including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Spain, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Other flags have created their own national yacht codes, but they appear to be primarily based upon LY3 or its previous versions.

Another area of great contention is the allowance for certain private yachts to charter. This is where opinions fluctuate and, in many cases, conflict with the actual rules. It is a dynamic topic and answers fluctuate depending on the particular flag involved.

Many people can attest that achieving commercial certification for a yacht is a difficult process. Some will opine that maintaining the certification is an even higher task. Commercially certifying a yacht has traditionally been a taboo subject for all but the largest of yachts seeking to charter. Breaking this chain of incorrect, pass down, verbal history for “impossibility” is imperative for elevating the quality standard within our industry to the next level.

Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (IYB), an organization that provides flag-state inspection services to yachts on behalf of several administrations. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at +1 954-596-2728 or www.yachtbureau.org.

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

Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 762/813 Savannah, Ga. 879/NA Newport, R.I. 870/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,090/NA St. Maarten 1,105/NA Antigua 980/NA Valparaiso 964/NA North Atlantic

Bermuda (Ireland Island) 981/NA Cape Verde 828/NA Azores 852/1,545 Canary Islands 801/1,116 Mediterranean Gibraltar 781/NA Barcelona, Spain 789/1,545 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1090 Antibes, France 801/1,633 San Remo, Italy 907/2,092 Naples, Italy 919/2,079 Venice, Italy 915/1,942 Corfu, Greece 915/1,935 Piraeus, Greece 902/1,721 Istanbul, Turkey 925/NA Malta 864/1,582 Tunis, Tunisia 808/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 808/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 853/NA Sydney, Australia 862/NA Fiji 866/NA

One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Oct. 15, 2013 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 870/927 Savannah, Ga. 884/NA Newport, R.I. 898/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,100/NA St. Maarten 1,153/NA Antigua 970/NA Valparaiso 914/NA North Atlantic

Bermuda (Ireland Island) 1,108/NA Cape Verde 874/NA Azores 965/NA Canary Islands 988/1,314 Mediterranean Gibraltar 916/NA Barcelona, Spain 945/1,757 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,820 Antibes, France 922/1,826 San Remo, Italy 1,058/2,305 Naples, Italy 976/2,034 Venice, Italy 1,044/2,278 Corfu, Greece 1,105/2,040 Piraeus, Greece 1,037/1,851 Istanbul, Turkey 947/NA Malta 1,186/1,946 Tunis, Tunisia 889/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 894/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 921/NA Sydney, Australia 935/NA Fiji 942/NA *When available according to local customs.

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Powder replaces chrome; two roofs debut with glass, fabric Chrome alternative launched

Amsterdam-based AkzoNobel Performance Coatings has introduced a metallic powder coating that provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to chrome plating.

Interpon Cr, part of AkzoNobel’s Interpon powder coatings range, combines a chrome-like finish with the performance of a two-coat powder coating for applications such as furniture, lighting and other interior fixtures. The combination of a reflective base coat layer with a clear top coat also offers resistance to finger marking.

AkzoNobel’s portfolio includes brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. For more information, visit www.akzonobel.com.

Retractable glass roof debuts

New York-based Taylor Made Systems has introduced a new range of glass sunroof systems.

Sliding glass sunroofs provide a watertight skylight when closed and a fresh-air experience when open. The sleek glass panel presents a clean, seamless appearance with minimal visible framework. The electric control uses 12- or 24-volt power, and there is an emergency release mechanism for manual operation in case of a loss of power.

“Starting in 2014, our engineering team went back to the drawing board,” said Mike Oathout, vice president of sales and marketing. “They completely revised our large track system, which is most suitable for larger yachts, with refreshed styling and advanced operation, as well as upgraded construction.

“For the 2015 model year, we’re expanding the line with a smaller, lighter track system that’s perfect for use in cruisers and small-to-medium yachts,” he said. “Simply put, everything is better in these two new systems.”

One feature is a manual pop-up vent that opens a smaller vent for limited airflow without needing to open the entire roof.

For more information, visit www. taylormadesystems.com.

Ameriex unveils fabric roof system

Florida-based Ameritex Fabric Systems has introduced a canvas power sunroof system.

Using its patented SureSeal technology, Ameritex engineered a roof with a top fabric section and inner headliner that can be changed or replaced in minutes without any fasteners, said Don Zirkelbach, president of Ameritex Fabric Systems.

“It’s a fact of the boating lifestyle that fabric, in the marine environment, takes a beating,” he said. Both parts of

the roof – the outer top section and the inner headliner – snap in using a mechanism much like a resealable plastic bag.

The roof uses tensioning mechanisms and seamless fabric to make it drum tight with no leaks, the company said in a news release.

For more information, visit www. ameritexfabrics.com. Ameritex Fabric Systems is a member of Taylor Made Group based in New York.

MTU launches fast power

Germany-based Rolls-Royce launched its new MTU Series 2000 M96 yacht engine generation, which complies with the U.S. EPA’s Tier 3 regulations. The MTU brand is owned

by Rolls-Royce Power Systems, part of the Marine and Industrial Power Systems division at Rolls-Royce.

Series 2000 engines deliver up to 1,940 kW and are suited to yachts where the emphasis is on speed.

Sanlorenzo’s new 37m SL118 and its new SD 112 semi-displacement vessel are both powered by Series 2000 units from MTU. For more information, visit www. rrpowersystems.com.

New exhaust system meets IMO

MarQuip, a designer and producer of exhaust systems, has launched CombiClean, an exhaust system that complies with IMO Tier III emission regulations scheduled to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

The regulations will see a 74 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared to Tier II levels, and vessels with a keel-laid date on or after Jan. 1, 2016 that travel in NOx Emission Control Areas (ECA) will

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Router works with navigation; AntiRoll flaps, rotates for yachts TECH BRIEFS, from page B6 require IMO Tier III-certified engines.

There are ECAs in North America, the Caribbean and the Baltic.

CombiClean combines a particle diesel burner, silencer/muffler for noise level compliance and, if requested, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) unit and heat exchanger.

high-definition channels anywhere in the U.S., with no contract required; all packages are on a 30-day, monthtomonth basis. For more information, visit www.dishformyrv.com/boat.

Nav system, weather partner

Norway-based Navtor has signed an agreement with maritime weather router California-based Applied Weather Technology (AWT) to integrating their services, making AWT’s routing and optimization systems available on Navtor’s recently launched NavStation software.

NavStation operates as a “digital chart table,” gathering and overlaying ENCs, digital publications, and other services such as piracy updates on a single screen. The product is available as standalone software for standard computers and touch devices, or with a 46-inch ‘gigapad’ touch device for use on the bridge.

AWT’s Optimization Routing Service will be a “layer” within NavStation, giving users around-the-clock weather routing information and analysis.

For more information, visit navtor. com or awtworldwide.com.

Stabilizer designed for megayachts

DMS Holland and Dutch company BergEquipment launched its AntiRoll stabilization system in mid-September in the Netherlands. The system is slated to be installed in the 37m Wim van der Valk trawler M/Y Vagabundus.

AntiRoll is a roll damping system specifically designed for superyachts.

A dual-axis fin stabilizer rotates whilst sailing and flaps at anchor, providing stabilization both under way and at zero speed.

The curved, high-aspect ratio fin reduces drag by between 50 and 75 percent whilst sailing. In addition, with the fin flapping at zero speed as opposed to rotating, a greater lifting force is generated providing a more stable platform. The fin is also retractable and can be partly folded back into the hull.

For more information, visit www. antiroll.com.

KVH offers pay-as-you-go service

Rhode Island-based KVH Industries now offers pay-as-you-go satellite TV service from DISH Network. Seasonal boaters with TracVision satellite TV antenna systems can pay for DISH Network service only when their boat is in the water. There is no charge for starting or stopping monthly service.

The service offers more than 200

Mercury launches 300hp engine

Wisconsin-based Mercury Marine has produced its 75,000th Verado L6 outboard engine (above). The Verado six-cylinder was first launched in 2005 and covered 200 to 275hp. The line now includes up to 300hp outboard engines.

Mercury Marine has manufactured more than 15 million engines since the company was founded in 1939.

The Verado platform is versatile across a variety of applications, from multi-engine offshore boats to singleengine freshwater fishing boats to premium pontoons.

For the saltwater tournament angler or sport boater, the supercharged four-stroke offers extra hole shot, powerful mid-range punch and strong top speeds. It also has digital throttle and shift (DTS) and electro-hydraulic power steering, both of which provide automotive-like precision handling.

For more information, visit mercurymarine.com.

Furrion offers new AV products

Indiana-based Furrion has launched its new range of marine audio-visual products, including the DV3100 Entertainment System, which offers next generation, two-zone audio visual technology with bluetooth connectivity and NFC quick-touch communication; ultra slim LED TVs; 12-volt LED TVs; and 3-inch and 5-inch 30-40W speakers For more information, visit www. furrion.com.

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New gel removes onboard odors

Ft. Lauderdale-based TRAC Ecological has introduced TEAgel, an eco-friendly air purifier formulated to naturally remove onboard odors.

The product features authentic Australian tea tree oil to naturally degrade odor-causing mold, mildew and bacteria. It is available in 4-, 8- and 16-ounce jars.

For more information, visit www. trac-online.com.

and analyze details such as ETA and distance to arrival, heading to waypoint and time to waypoint, fuel consumption, and more.

The app allows users to plan trips in advance, as well as sync to other devices. Once under way, trip plans can be edited while receiving real-time route data.

A free trial of Nav Module offered in the current version will demonstrate the practicality of using advanced route planning tools. Users simply tap Menu>Charts&Upgrades to try.

Customers who own a Boating region specific app (formerly Marine&Lakes) can purchase Nav Module for a onetime charge after the free trial.

Customers with the free Boating App, can try Nav Module then purchase it after installing a Navionics+ package.

New A/V products introduced

California-based manufacturer Aquatic AV has debuted four new product lines: in-dash mount (above) for media players for digital devices, including large smartphones and tablets; the BlueCube, a hideaway media player with Bluetooth connectivity; the Pro series of 6.5-inch waterproof speakers and 10-inch subwoofers; and the four-channel digital amplifier with Shockwave Technology.

For more information, visit www. aquaticav.com.

Digital monitor launched

Wisconsin-based Mastervolt has made its CZone digital switching technology accessible by smartphones and tablets via a wireless interface, allowing it to act as a hub between Mastervolt’s CZone and MasterBus networks and local wi-fi devices onboard.

The interface also integrates control and monitoring of power products, including battery chargers and inverters. The system can be used to monitor tank levels and receive visible and audible alarms.

It is wi-fi based so a cellular network is not necessary to access it. The home page is customizable to display circuits that the user wants to monitor frequently. Up to three devices may be connected simultaneously.

For more information, visit www. marinco.com or www.mastervolt.com.

Nav app now for Android, too

Massachusetts-based Navionics’ Nav Module, an advanced route planning solution, is now available on Android in addition to Apple devices.

Nav Module lets users enter routes

Dometic launches line-up

Dometic Marine has kicked off the boating season by launching nine new products, including a thermoelectric cup cooler (photo above), a variable capacity chiller, a holding tank vent filter and a monitoring and control system for Dometic equipment onboard.

The cup cooler keeps drinks refrigerator-cold, and can replace most standard cup holders onboard pleasure boats or workboats.

The variable capacity VARC48 chiller adjusts capacity output based on the current load demand. Instead of turning on or off, it speeds up or slows down as needed to produce more or fewer BTUs. Also, there is no in-rush of current when starting, reducing demand on the entire electrical system.

The SeaLand ECO Vent Filter removes odors from a boat sanitation system’s holding tank vent line.

Dometic Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control (STIIC) allows boat owners or operators to monitor all their Dometic systems from one location, such as a car or office, via mobile phone, tablet or computer using a wi-fi, ethernet or an RS485 connection. STIIC can be used to check a system’s status, change settings, turn it on, turn it off, or diagnose a problem.

For more information, visit www. dometicmarine.com.

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M/Y Solemates sells, sailing yachts sell; Fraser names new director Luxury Yacht Group has sold the 197-foot (60m) Lurssen M/Y Solemates (with Merle Wood & Associates), listed at 57.5 million euros.

Merle Wood & Associates has sold the 197-foot Lurssen M/Y Solemates.

The firm has added to its new central agency listings for sale the 180foot (55m) Oceanfast M/Y Obsession (in a joint with CSO) listed for 7.5 million euros, the 164-foot (50m) Trinity M/Y Imagine for $26.9 million, the 123-foot (38m) Trident M/Y American Pride listed for $7.5 million, the 118-foot (36m) Broward M/Y PG’s Jester for $3.3 million, and the 87foot (27m) M/Y Watershed II built by President listed for $2.6 million.

Camper and Nicholsons has sold the 138-foot (42m) Jongert S/Y Passe Partout, and the 107-foot (32.5m) S/Y Bolero built by Bolero Yachts.

The brokerage has added to its central agency listings for sale the 140-foot (42.5m) Turkish-built S/Y Hic Salta, the 131-foot (40m) Heesen M/Y Galatea, and the 121-foot (37m) Sunseeker M/Y The Snapper.

In related news, Camper & Nicholsons has joined with Thailandbased Ruea Yachts to represent two of its designs, the DU Voyager 50m and

M/Y Equanimity named Best in Show, Yacht of the Year Oceanco’s new 300-foot (91.5m) M/Y Equanimity was named Best in Show at the Monaco Yacht Show, and also was honored as Yacht of the Year over 82m at the 2014 World Yacht Trophies ceremony, organized by LuxMedia Group. the CDR 43m.

The 50m is an eclectic and modern design by Design Unlimited; the 43m is a stylish and classic design by Cor D’ Rover.

Both were showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Fraser Yachts has sold the 105-foot (32m) Azimut M/Y Escapade (now Andiamo) listed at 5.8 million euros, and the 92-foot (28m) M/Y Endless Summer built by Paragon listed at $1.95 million.

The brokerage has added to its new central agency listings for sale the 176-foot (54m) M/Y Sea Force One by Admiral Mariotti Yachts, the 162-foot (50m) M/Y Sensation by Sensation Yachts for 11.975 million euros, the 128-foot (39m) Benetti M/Y Intuition Lady listed for 2.65 million euros, the 112-foot (34m) Royal Huisman S/Y Billy

M/Y Equanimity is the industry’s first superyacht designed and built to be fully Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) compliant and can accommodate 26 guests. Oceanco’s designed the exterior; Andrew Winch Designs created the Asian-inspired interior.

Budd II listed for 2.95 million euros, the 99-foot (30m) Benetti M/Y New Star listed for 3.95 million euros, and the 83foot (25.5m) M/Y Santandrea built by Solimano listed for 2.7 million euros.

New to its charter fleet is the 97foot (30m) Ferretti M/Y Soleado in the Bahamas and Caribbean.

In related company news, Fraser has appointed Vassilis Fotilas as commercial director in Europe.

Fotilas will oversee all commercial activities related to sales, charter, yacht management and new construction in Europe and Fraser Yachts’ partner offices, reporting directly to Roberto Giorgi, executive chairman of Fraser Yachts.

And Alessandra Nenci has joined the firm as business development manager in Monaco. She recently worked with several shipyards including Heesen, Perini and Baglietto.

Craig Timm, yacht broker at Ft. Lauderdale-based 4Yacht, has sold a 728-foot (222m) project expected to cost more than $1 billion to build.

Called Project Triple Deuce, the yacht does not yet have a builder assigned. In design, it has a beam of 82 feet (25m) and a draft of 16 feet (4.8m’).

It will have a top speed in excess of 30 knots, powered by triple gas turbine engines making more than 100,000 horsepower. Designed to accommodate 36 guests, it is expected to carry in excess of 90 crew.

It is expected to be delivered in the spring of 2018.

For more information, visit www.4yacht.com.

Ferretti Group plans to build a range of Riva megayachts from 50100m.

The previous largest Riva is the 122foot M/Y Mythos, which launched this summer.

A 50m version is expected to be built in 2015, followed by a 68m model and the 100m model.

“Carlo Riva’s idea to build large yachts is finally turning into reality,” Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, said at a press conference at

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AAF offers online schedule, bridge tender RAIL, from page B1 “We’re shooting for the bridge to be open 40 minutes an hour, 75 percent of the time or better,” said Husein Cumber, FECI’s executive vice president of corporate development.

AAF also has made several concessions to minimize impact on navigation on the New River, including making the New River ground zero for its schedules. That means it plans to have trains pass each other on the river to require half as many closures.

AAF also will pay for a bridge tender to be on site at the river bridge. While this bridge tender will not operate the bridge (that will still be done from Jacksonville), the tender will have override ability in case of an emergency.

The tender will also have the ability to communicate with approaching trains and mariners to provide real-time schedules.

A schedule of bridge closures will be posted online and in a mobile app so that mariners will know when the river will be blocked.

“All Aboard Florida is committed to mitigation measures that enable the marine industry to know when the bridge will be closed and for how long,” Cumber said.

Despite that, industry business

owners are still concerned. Large yachts are best towed on a slack tide, which only occurs four times a day for about 30 minutes between the tide changes. Two of those, of course, are at night, leaving only about an hour of ideal towing time for large yachts on the river.

Even more of a concern is the projected increase in freight traffic as larger ships call on the Port of Miami and Port Everglades. The average number of freight trains per day is expected to increase from 14 in 2013 to 20 in 2016 when AAF’s service is expected to begin. The average length of freight trains is also expected to increase to 8,150 feet, as will the speed, from an average of 23 mph now in Ft. Lauderdale’s Broward County to 38 mph.

“What is the corridor capacity?” one attendee wanted to know.

“There is no answer to that,” said Michael Reininger, AAF’s president and chief development officer. “It’s related to any number of factors, including the number of trains, the type of trains, the speed, the number of stops, the number of tracks. It’s an impossible question to answer.

“But none of this matters,” he said.

“You want the bridge open and we want to move our trains. We have to find a

way to do what we have done for the past 100 years, to share a resource that neither of us own.”

The key concern for marine industry business owners is minimizing impact on the navigation of the river so that yachts that visit the area’s refit and service yards upstream do not get frustrated and take their business elsewhere. The DEIS says the project will not result in any business or job losses.

The project still needs approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

The USCG initially scheduled dates and times where the public could submit written comments, but so many wanted to provide verbal comments that they were postponed until larger spaces could be secured. As of press time, the meetings had not been rescheduled. The public comment period closes Dec. 3.

AAF is hosting a public meeting to collect comments on Oct. 28 at the Broward County Convention Center from 3:30-7:30 p.m.

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

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Superyacht group names design award finalists for 2014 The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has named the finalists in its 24th annual International Design Awards. The awards celebrate naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds.

The winning yachts will be announced at ISS’s International Design Awards Gala, this year on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Ft. Lauderdale.

In the category of power yachts 65m and larger, the finalists are the 262foot (80m) CRN M/Y Chopi Chopi with design by Zuccon International Project and an interior and styling by Laura Sessa; the 213-foot (65m) Heesen M/Y Galactica Star with naval architecture

by Van Oossanen NA, design by Frank Laupman/Omega and an interior by Bannenberg & Rowell Design; the 324-foot (99m) M/T Madame Gu with design, styling and interior by Andrew Winch Designs; the 240-foot (73m) M/Y Odessa II built by Nobiskrug with design and styling by Focus Yacht Design and an interior by H2 Design; and the 279-foot (85m) Lurssen M/Y Solandge with design and styling by Espen Øino Design and an interior by Rodriguez Interiors.

In the category of power yachts 40-65m, the finalists are the 131-foot (40m) M/Y Cacos V built by Admiral, with naval architecture by Admiral and The Italian Sea Group, design by Luca Dini/Admiral Centro Stile, and the interior and styling by Admiral Centro Stile; the 152-foot (46m) Feadship M/Y Como with naval architecture, design and styling by Dubois NA and an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon; the 181-foot (55m) Amels M/Y Engelberg with design and styling by Tim Heywood and an interior by Enzo Enea; the 196-foot (60m) Amels M/Y Event with design and styling by Tim Heywood and an interior by Laura Sessa; and the 137-foot (42m) Moonen M/Y Sofia with design and styling

by René van der Velden, interior by Art-Line Interior Design and naval architecture by Stolk Marimecs.

In the category of power yachts 24-40m, the finalists are the 118-foot (36m) M/Y AB116 built and designed

by AB Yachts-Fipa Group; the 120foot (36.7m) Trinity M/Y Finish Line designed by Trinity with an interior and styling by Yacht Next; the 100-foot (30.8m) Moonen 100 Explorer with design, styling and interior by Vripack; the 111-foot (34m) M/Y Quaranta built

by Curvelle, with naval architecture

by Incat Crowther, design and styling

by Mauro Giamboi, and an interior by Alex Isaac; and the 99-foot (30m) M/Y Zahraa built by Technomar with naval architecture and styling by Technomar and The Italian Sea Group.

Among sailing yachts larger than 40m, the finalists are the 185-foot (56m) S/Y Mondango3 built by Alloy Yachts with naval architecture and design by Dubois NA and an interior

and styling by Reymond Langton Design; the 196-foot (60m) Perini Navi S/Y Seahawk with naval architecture

by Perini Navi and Ron Holland and interior by Christian Liaigre; the 131foot (40m) Perini Navi S/Y State of Grace with naval architecture by Perini Navi and Ron Holland; and the 156-foot (48m) S/Y Wisp built by Royal Huisman with naval architecture and design by Hoek Design NA BV and an interior and styling by Rhoades Young Ltd. In the category of sailing yachts 2440m, the finalists are the 81-foot (25m) S/Y Feelin’ Good built by Southern

Wind Shipyards with naval architecture

by Farr Yacht Design, and design, styling and interior by Nauta Design; the 108-foot (33m) S/Y Inoui built by Vitters with naval architecture and design by Philippe Briand, and interior and styling by Andrew Winch Designs; the 107-foot (33m) S/Y Inukshuk built

by Baltic with naval architecture and design by Frers NA & Engineering, and an interior by Adam Lay Studio; the 90-foot (27m) S/Y Tempus Fugit built by Arkin Pruva Yachts with naval architecture, design and styling

by Humphreys Yacht Design and an

interior by Humphreys Interiors; and the 86-foot (26m) S/Y Windquest built

by JFA Yachts with naval architecture, design, styling and interior by Marc Lombard Design.

For best refit, the finalists are the 196-foot (60m) Abeking & Rasmussen M/Y Dream, refit at Jones Boatyard

by Dynamic Yacht Management; the 234-foot 71m) M/Y Enigma XK built by Richard Lowestoft and refit by Atlantic Refit Center; the 204-foot (62m) Oceanco M/Y Lady Christina refit by MB92; and the 160-foot (49m) Feadship M/Y Mysorah refit by Rybovich.

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IMS Shipyard to open IMS 700 yard PHOTO PROVIDED this year.

IMS to open yard; will berth 100 over 90m France-based IMS Shipyard plans to open its IMS 700 yard in mid-December across the bay from Toulon. The company is calling it the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean.

When complete, it will accommodate up to 100 yachts 20-80m year round.

The new yard is in Saint-Mandrier’s former naval air base (Toulon bay), which enables IMS to increase capacity five-fold, especially for yachts up to 8090m, because of a water depth of up to 10m.

The new yard will have 130,000 square meters of surface area, more than quadruple existing yards, the company said in a statement. It also is built in a protected maritime zone and has sheds with a ceiling height of up to 15m for long-term work and material storage.

The first reservations have already been taken, the yard said.

Over the summer, 80 40m piles (of the 143 received) were implanted at the bottom of the maritime area. The new 670-ton Travelift was delivered unassembled at the beginning of July in 17 articulated trucks from Italy and assembled by IMS employees.

In September, work began on the second phase of the 37,000square-meter central platform: civil engineering work above the implanted piles and transforming the buildings into workshops, offices, reception and recreational areas for crews.

IMS also has another Travelift, as well as cranes and forklifts; 100 slots, including 25 floating berths; longterm mooring available for work in closed, covered boat sheds; a boatshed dedicated to paintwork that can hold three boats of up to 50m at the same time; vacuum system of wastewater disposal; individual box storage for sea toys and equipment year round; a 500-square-meter crew quarters with offices, a multimedia room, fitness center, and barbecue area; and a conference/meeting room for 100 people.

For more information, visit www. i-m-s.fr

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M/Y Alive ups efficiency with underwater foil BOATS, from page B9 the Monaco Yacht Show. “Riva is ready to step into this market segment as a leader.”

Designed by Officina Italiana Design, the 50m model will include a 6m floatin tender garage and accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of nine.

matches seakeeping behavior with a relatively short overall length.

M/Y Alive underwent sea trials in the North Sea and was expected to be delivered to her owner on Oct. 31.

BYS has sold the 1966 64-foot (19.5m) Burger M/Y The Next Port, refit in 2001.

The brokerage has added to its central agency listings for sale the 102foot (31m) Burger M/Y Sea Cottage for $3.95 million.

Moran Yacht & Ship has added to its new central agency listings for sale the 167-foot (51m) Codecasa M/Y Emelina listed at $29.7 million, and the 151-foot (46m) Sanlorenzo M/Y Reve d’Or listed at 19.75 million euros.

Dutch builder Heesen Yachts has launched M/Y Alive (above), the first vessel equipped with an underwater foil (called Hull Vane), which harnesses waves to produce power. Combined with the fast displacement hull and conventional diesel engines, research says the 140-foot (42m) M/Y Alive is 35 percent more efficient than other yachts of the same size.

The builder says that 35 percent less power is needed to produce almost 16 knots top speed in flat sea conditions.

In seas with 1-2m waves, the Hull Vane technology generates 20 percent more thrust. Like an aircraft, as the yacht moves through water, the wing produces lift. This patented Hull Vane technology converts this movement into thrust.

The exterior lines of M/Y Alive have been created by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who is also responsible for her interior design.

Laupman has created a new bow design that combines a lower hull profile, and

Denison Yacht Sales has added to its new central agency listings for sale a 107-foot raised bridge cockpit motoryacht listed for $995,000.

Neo Yachting has added to its central agency listings for sale the 88foot (27m) Sanlorenzo M/Y GPS for 3.9 million euros.

Maine-based Hodgdon Yachts has launched its 100-foot pre-preg carbon race boat (above) in late September, after which she was towed to Newport Shipyard where the rig and the keel were fitted and then underwent sea

trials. She is expected to be shipped to Australia for the Sydney-to-Hobart Race in late December.

The 100-foot carbon fiber hull is one of the largest single hull infusions ever built in the United States, according to a company statement.

Wisconsin-based Marquis Yachts and Carver Yachts had positive sales year-over-year for the two quarters ending Sept. 30, the last 90 days being the strongest with 46 retail units sold, according to a company statement.

The company will have a “sneak peek” of its new couple that will officially debut at the Miami show in February.

For more information, visit www.marquisyachts.com or www. carveryachts.com.

Turkey-based Numarine International has expanded into North America with a network of service representatives.

Numarine North America will be managed by Parker Stair Stair. Numarine builds composite and steel-hulled motoryachts from 70-130 feet.

“North America is an important component to our expansion worldwide, yet we didn’t want to go the route of large multi-line yacht brokers,” said Numarine International Managing Director Ian Birdsall. “Our boats incorporate so many advanced construction techniques, that it is imperative that the people selling them have a first hand knowledge of the significant advantages we offer.”

For more, visit www.numarine.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BVI charter show plus many Amsterdam events this month EVENT OF MONTH

Beach, Fla. Event to promote a healthy fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. www. gulffisheriessymposium.com

Oct. 30-Nov. 3 55th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Nov. 14-16 Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!

See page B18 for calendar of show and events.

Oct. 28 Public meeting for All Aboard

Florida, the Miami-to-Orlando passenger train. 3:30-7 p.m., Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd.), Fort Lauderdale.

AAF has also scheduled meetings in Miami, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Cocoa Beach and Orlando. Public comment period is open until Dec. 3. www.allaboardflorida.com

Oct. 29 Public meeting for All Aboard

Florida, the Miami-to-Orlando passenger train. 3:30-7 p.m., West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.). www.allaboardflorida.com

Nov. 1-5 7th National Summit on

Coastal and Estuarine Restoration.

Hosted by Restore America’s Estuaries. www.estuaries.org

Nov. 2 Daylight saving time ends

at 2 a.m.. Set clocks back one hour in most of the United States. The European Union (EU) standardized Daylight Saving Time to run from the last Sunday in March through the last Sunday in October. www. timetemperature.com/

Nov. 5-8 33rd BVI Charter Yacht show, Nanny Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. www.bvicrewedyachts.com

Nov. 7-23 Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. www.fliff.com

Nov. 9-13 Intermediate Marina

Management course, Ft. Lauderdale. marinaassociation.org

Nov. 11-12, Navigation Revolution

Conference & Exhibition, London.

To cover digital publications, GNSS vulnerability, ENC, GPS jamming, backup systems, ACCSEAS, changes to deck officer position. www.quaynote.com

Nov. 12 The Triton Bridge luncheon,

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

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

Nov. 13-15 2nd annual Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium, St. Petersburg

Saltwater Seminar, Florida Keys.

1-888-321-LLGF (5543), www. ladiesletsgofishing.com.

Nov. 16-23 Miami Book Fair, Miami.

The Street Fair runs Nov. 21-23. www. miamibookfair.com

Nov. 17 Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Chefs Culinary Contest registration opens at 9 a.m. Eastern Caribbean Time (GMT 2 pm and EST 8 a.m.).

First 10 registrants in each of the three categories will gain entry. Registration form is at www.antiguayachtshow.com/ competition.php.

Nov. 17 International Sailing Summit

(ISS), Amsterdam. Event hosts 150 sailing delegates for companies interested in increasing future business in the industry. To feature quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister and Chairman of UK Sport Rod Carr. www.sailing.org

Nov. 17-18 23rd International HISWA Symposium, Amsterdam. Event to focus on yacht design and yacht construction. www.hiswasymposium. com

Nov. 17-19 Global Superyacht Forum, Amsterdam. In its 20th year, the event has 20 core themes, 20 session leaders and 20 major keynote speakers. www. globalsuperyachtforum.com

Nov. 18-20 Marine Equipment Trade

Show (METS), RAI, Amsterdam. www. metstrade.com

Nov. 19 The Triton’s monthly

networking event on the occasional third Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. with Smart Move in Ft. Lauderdale. www.the-triton.com

MAKING PLANS Feb. 12-16 27th annual Yacht and Brokerage Show, Miami Beach The megayacht part of Miami’s boat shows, not to be confused with the Miami International Boat Show, offers yachts in-water along the Indian Creek Waterway. Free, www.showmanagement.com.

Running concurrently is the Miami International Boat Show. www.miamiboatshow.com.

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Before, during and after events for the Ft. Lauderdale boat show Oct. 24 Yacht Chandlers 7th annual

Customer Appreciation Party, Passion Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Fla. This year’s theme: Zombie Ball. Benefitting NSU’s shark tagging research program. Invitation required: www. yachtchandlers.com/partyinvite

Oct. 28-29 Docks and Marinas

course, presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in Ft. Lauderdale.

For marina managers, topics include electrical capacity, revenue, hurricane

plan and environmental permitting. $995. epdweb.engr.wisc.edu

Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.shop.superyachtsociety.org.

Oct. 29 25th annual Ft. Lauderdale

Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 55th annual Fort

Mariners Club Marine Seminar, “The Truth or the Devil to Pay”. Seminar for insurance, brokers, underwriters, surveyors; attorneys; and other marine professionals. Offers continuing education credits. www.ftlmc.org

Oct. 29 International Superyacht

Society’s 2014 Design and Leadership Awards Gala, Broward Center for the

Lauderdale International Boat Show.

World’s largest in-water boat show with six locations with 3 million square feet of display from megayachts to accessories. This year includes SeaFair, AIM Pavilion, VIP lounges., Performance Village, Sportfish Village, CruiserPort, Superyacht Builders Association Pavilion and Yacht Builders tent connected by shuttles and water transportation. Locations are Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel and Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Pier 66 Marina, Sails Marina, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

Preview day is Thursday, Oct. 30 ($38 online, $40 at the show); and general admission tickets are $22 online, $24 at the show. Download MyBoatShow for details. Call +1 954-764-7642, +1 800940-7642, www.showmanagement.com.

Oct. 30 Marine Industry Job Fair,

Broward County Convention Center.

More than 20 land-based marine businesses that have more than 200 jobs available will be on-site, ready to hire at this free event. Participants include High Seas Yacht Service, Rolly Marine, Derecktor, and Maritime Professional Training (MPT). Valid photo ID required. New to the industry? Try a Boating Etiquette Class on-site at 10:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m.

Oct. 30 Connecting You to Your

Future seminar, hosted by Palmabased e3 Systems, Bahia Mar. Speakers will feature Håkan Olssson, senior director of marketing with Kymeta , Tore Morten Olsen, head of maritime activities, Airbus Defence & Space Systems and Tony Holland, director of airtime and contracts with e3.

Registration is free. www.e3s.com

Oct. 30 International SeaKeepers

Society Founders’ Dinner, 7 p.m., Ft. Lauderdale. Tickets $300. seakeepers. org

Oct. 31 U.S. Superyacht Association

annual meeting, Ft. Lauderdale.

Celebrating eight years, the USSA annual meeting will feature Scott Garvis, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training South Florida. www.ussuperyacht.com

Nov. 1 Feadship Heritage Fleet

owners event, for American owners of classic Feadships older than 30, during the show. “More than half of all the Feadships in the global fleet were built for the American market and they include many iconic yachts,”

said Victor Muller, chairman of the Feadship Heritage Fleet. info@ feadshipheritagefleet.nl

Nov. 1 10th annual National Marine

Suppliers Customer Appreciation party, Riverfront, Ft. Lauderdale.

This year’s theme: Superheroes.

Supports breast cancer awareness and prevention. Invitation required. www. nationalmarine.com

Nov. 1 Boys N Toys Yacht Hop, Fort

Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Hosted by Northrop & Johnson, the event is to benefit Kids In Distress from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., event tickets are $250 per person. www.boysntoys.org

Nov. 1 Lurssen party. Invitation only event. www.lurssen.com

Nov. 1 Business Leader Reception,

aboard the MIASF AquaLounge at the Superyacht Life dock, 8 a.m. breakfast.

Featured speaker is Pat Healey, CEO of Viking Yachts. MIASF and ABBRA members are free; non-members $25.

Tickets and reservations: abbra.org.

Nov. 1 7th annual Guy Harvey Ocean

Foundation fundraising banquet, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Fla. Presents highlights from Harvey’s travels and research. Proceeds benefit the marine conservation work of the GHOF. From 6-10 p.m. www.guyharvey. com

Nov 2 FLIBS Exhibitor Appreciation

Party, aboard the MIASF AquaLounge at the Superyacht Life dock, 6-9 p.m.

Invitation only. Silent auction benefits the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. miasf.org

Nov. 2 Starlight screening of past

winners of Fort Yachtie Da Film Festival as well as new entries for 2014, on the Jumbotron in the Bahia Mar food court, 7-10 p.m. Vote for your favorite through an interactive text2vote option. Space is limited; registration required.

Nov. 3 Final day to vote for movies

entered in the Fort Yachtie-da Film Festival. www.fortyachtida.com

Nov. 8 Crew4Yachts 7th annual

Captain and Crew Appreciation Party, The Sails Marina, Ft. Lauderdale.

Free event for registered captain and crew with Soiree Noire theme. Food, beverage, dance floor, and VIP area.

Crew4Yachts.net

Nov. 15 7th annual Fort Yachtie-Da

International Film Festival, Cinema Paradiso, Ft. Lauderdale. 7-midnight. A short video competition between yacht crew. www.fortyachtieda.com

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In September, Mark Bononi, director of the yacht division at MHG Insurance, and his fiancée, Jennifer Reaves, brought their Triton mountain biking in Red Rock Canyon, Nev., for Bononi’s 40th birthday. Glad we could be there to help you celebrate.

Stew Desiree Golen was spotted onboard reading The Triton on her smartphone in the Bahamas last month.

Golen and Jordan Wicht are preparing to sail around the world in a 30-foot sailboat and will produce a travel documentary series, Project Atticus. Golen is currently freelancing on yachts to replenish their refit funds before they set sail.

Broker Jason Dunbar, vice president of Luke Brown Yachts, and Aubree Thomas of Sanlorenzo of the Americas carried their Triton on a combined business and pleasure trip to the Port of Andratx, Mallorca in September.

“On this day we hopped on a Vespa to check out the beautiful southwest coastline of the island, then followed up with a ride through the breathtaking Serra de Tramuntana mountains, or as we liked to call them the ‘Tony Montañas’,” Dunbar said.

Where have you taken your Triton lately?

Whether reading on your laptop, tablet, smart phone or in print, show us how you get your crew news.

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TRITON SURVEY: Boat shows

just 5 percent working in most or all of them. Eleven percent were still unsure of their boat show futures when we did our survey in late September.

So we asked that two-thirds of our responding captains and crew who are not working in a show Will you attend one anyway?

In all honesty, we weren’t sure what to expect. It always seemed to us that boat shows are so much work for crew that they would likely not find them fun to attend, but the majority here (68 percent) said yes, they planned to attend at least one or two shows this fall.

“I go to boat shows to show my face and look for new opportunities, meet brokers, but most importantly meet up with my brother captains,” said a relief captains who works on vessels larger than 200 feet and who has been in yachting more than 30 years.

Ten percent more of our respondents

Stews might think deck work isn’t important to their jobs, but there are valuable deck-related skills stews need to know to excel in yachting, and they become obvious the longer you’re in the industry.

At some point early in your yachting career, you’ll find yourself out on deck and realize that you are exposed to dozens Stew Cues of concepts that Alene Keenan are entirely new to you. You may not understand their relevance at first, but there are times when you will be required to assist on deck and you need to know the basics.

You will almost certainly be called upon to assist with fenders and lines when tying up at the dock, or to help with a washdown. It’s expected that you have a general idea of what’s going on, how and why a task is being accomplished, and how to carry out orders safely and intelligently.

To bridge any gaps in knowledge, many people believe that a relevant, comprehensive foundation-level course should be required – in addition to STCW Basic Safety Training and a mandatory security course – to prepare an entry-level recruit with little or no boating experience to be competent onboard. This course would cover a minimum understanding of theoretical and practical job-related responsibilities and duties, including deckwork, watchstanding, basic safety and basic security requirements.

One of the most important things you will ever learn is seamanship. Even though you may never have the desire to work on deck, a certain degree of ability will serve you well. Take every opportunity you can to observe and learn. No matter what department you work in, seamanship joins all

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LONG TIME NO SEE: Yacht captains and crew enjoy boat shows best for the social aspect of reconnecting with friends and colleagues they haven’t seen all year.

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Captains, crew attend shows to see what’s new Though it might not seem like it after a busy summer, autumn is really the beginning of the boating year. Most boating manufacturers – like automobile companies – release their new models, brands, services and products in the fall.

And in our megayacht world, that happens at boat Triton Survey Lucy Chabot Reed shows, especially the Monaco and Ft. Lauderdale shows.

With those two shows in the air, we wondered what yacht crew make of boat shows. (There are actually at least six yacht shows in the fall: Newport International Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show in September; Genoa International Boat Show and Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October; Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League Fall Show in St. Thomas in November; and the Antigua Charter

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Yacht Show in December.)

Hundreds of crew, of course, work these shows, with smiles on their faces and a spring in their steps. But we see many more on the docks even though they don’t have to be there. Why? Are attending boat shows part of the job?

Or is this an illusion and most crew stay away if they can?

So we asked.

We began simply: Are you working a boat show this fall?

Of our 88 respondents, the majority (66 percent) are not working on a yacht that is in a boat show this fall, which seemed to reflect an accurate ratio of crew in shows versus not in shows.

With 115 yachts in the Monaco show and about 200 expected at the Ft. Lauderdale show, that’s just a couple thousand yacht crew working shows this fall of the more than 10,000 likely working at any one time.

So of the remaining third of our respondents, about half (18 percent) are working in one or two shows, with

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nce again, Ward’s Marine Electric went over and beyond regular-ol’-networking for The Triton’s mid-month event in October. More than 400 captains, crew and industry professionals enjoyed live music, a tasty barbecue buffet, and a hunt for gold as Ward’s employees explained what they do in the various company departments. It was a festive beginning to all the events surrounding Ft. Lauderdale’s boat PHOTOS/DORIE COX, LUCY REED show.

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It’s true; celestial is essential to navigation, not just GPS backup Every navigator knows where the yacht is leaving from and where it is going. It is the bit in between – figuring out where a vessel is in relation to its departure and arrival points – that is the science and art of navigation.

Before the development of electronic navigation position fixing such as On Course Decca, Loran and Brian Luke GPS, yacht captains relied on celestial or astronavigation to determine their position offshore. Their skills with a sextant, chronometer, nautical almanac and sight reduction tables became the pinnacle of the art of navigation.

Today, the use of celestial navigation has given way to the convenience of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) powered

by GPS. Although every captain who received their ocean rating has learned the techniques of astronavigation, most don’t use this essential skill.

It could be argued that a busy charter yacht fills the crew’s day with serving guests, servicing the vessel and cleaning. Of course, safely navigating the vessel during a busy charter is of the utmost importance.

Therein lies the problem. We are so busy that we have a tendency to rely on electronic systems as our primary means of navigation. The thought of adding another level of stress to an already stressful charter is not high on anyone’s list. It’s much simpler to use the electronic systems. After all, isn’t

that what technology is supposed to do, reduce our workload or stress?

Wait a minute. Let’s make sure we haven’t forgotten something here, like the fundamentals. Yes, our primary means of navigation is the old fashioned paper chart, not electronic navigation. If you’re near shore, any competent yachtmaster can handle this type of coastal navigation.

But what about when we are out of sight of shore? How do you back up your electronic navigation system?

Actually, the electronic navigation system should be backing up your paper charts, so this answers the question, “Why all this fuss over celestial navigation when we have such reliable electronic navigation?”

In the airline industry, the pilot of an Airbus 320 primarily navigates by a system known as ADIRU (Air Data

Inertial Reference Unit), GPS, and a ground-based system called VOR or VHF Omnidirectional Range.

The Airbus also uses INS or Inertial Navigation System, a form of dead reckoning where gyros and accelerometers are used to compute changes in position. The INS feeds into the flight management computer, which is used to cross-check the GPS position, and can be used as a primary navigation source should the GPS signal be lost or corrupted.

Therefore, airliners use many forms of electronic navigation to check each other. So if the U.S. government decides to shut off GPS, they can still navigate to their destination. Hence, airliners use electronic navigation as the primary means of navigation.

Yacht captains don’t use electronics as our primary source of navigational guidance because we don’t have the type of electronic equipment that independently indicates our position using differing technologies. If GPS gets turned off, all we have left is celestial navigation.

I recently attended the YQP (largeYacht Qualification Panel) meeting in Antibes where MCA-approved training providers get together, along with the MCA, and discuss certification and training issues relating to yachting qualifications. MCA officials expressed their concern about the lack of celestial skills they have observed during oral examinations for master level Certificates of Competency (CoC).

Because of this lack of celestial skills, the MCA now requires all master-level candidates to have taken and passed the MCA celestial exam within the preceding 12 months of their oral exam.

Seeing as many mariners today don’t regularly use or practice their celestial skills and the fact many master oral candidates have not taken a celestial course in the preceding five to 10 years, this makes some sense.

Having the privilege of running a training center allows me to meet crew from all over the world. I can say from this interaction with our community that one of the weak links is skillful celestial navigation. A celestial navigation course is not required by the MCA (only the exam) but I find most crew request a refresher course in order to regain confidence in this fine art.

Celestial navigation: We still need it. And if you can get some time to practice, you may find that it keeps your career on course.

Brian Luke is chief operations officer for International Crew Training in Ft. Lauderdale. He is an airline captain and holds a USCG 1600/3000-ton master’s ticket. ICT trains crew for entry-level through 3000 ITC Master licenses, engineering and interior operations.

Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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TRITON NETWORKING: Smart Move Crew Accommodations

Make a move to help your career, network with Triton, Smart Move There is no networking on the first Wednesday in November due to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Join The Triton and Smart Move Crew Accommodations for networking on Nov. 19, the third Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 p.m. in Ft. Lauderdale.

Bring business cards and talk with captains, crew and industry professionals. Until then, learn more from Operations Manager Shelley Isakowitz.

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Q. What should captains and crew know about Smart Move.

Smart Move Crew Accommodations is a housing/accommodation specialist to the yachting community in Ft. Lauderdale. We are in tune with the needs of crew and have selected our locations and furnished our houses accordingly. We want the crew to feel like they are staying at their home away from home. We understand how fluid the yachting industry is and offer weekly and monthly, fully furnished rentals.

Q. When did this all start?

The business began 23 years ago and has changed hands several times.

We, the Smart Move that came to be in 2009, transformed the business from just another crew house to the premier crew housing option for all yachting crew and we have expanded our property portfolio.

Q. Who can use your services?

Anyone looking to avoid the cost of a hotel and receive great customer service. You don’t have to be in the industry to enjoy us. We have vacationers, students and corporate personnel, but our main guests are from the yachting industry.

Q. What sets you apart from other rental agencies?

Our wide selection of properties, great locations and our world-class service. We do not own our rental units so when a property owner is considering us to manage and rent out their property, we look at the property objectively. Because we don’t own the properties, we do not compete with the owners, and we ensure that our tenants are offered a broad selection of options depending on their requirements and budget.

Our new website is full of helpful information for the uninitiated to the

well-traveled. We answer questions that we are asked on a daily basis. We also have a mobile app that we have just launched. We understand how busy everyone is and the mobile app keeps everyone a lot more connected and speeds up the reservation process.

We also have our own in-house maintenance division.

Q. People expect immediate communication these days. How do you handle that?

We are available 24/7, just like a hotel, because the life of a yachty is never certain and schedules change constantly. We communicate via e-mail, Facebook, social media platforms and our new website, www. smartmovecrew.com, making ourselves 100 percent accessible. We have an after-hours line for crew.

Q. Where are your properties located?

Our properties are located around 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale.

Most crew don’t have transportation so we know our properties have to be located close to the main hub of Ft. Lauderdale and close to all the crew agencies, maritime schools, marinas and shopping centers. We do offer a select few properties near Las Olas Boulevard. Those are highly sought after and stay fully booked most of the year.

Q. What’s the difference between a house for crew and a crew house?

Great question, as many people get this confused. A crew house is a twoto four-bedroom house with two twin beds per room.

Crew members can rent the bed by the week and enjoy the use of the amenities in the rest of the house. This includes free wi-fi, cable and a washer and dryer on site.

A house for crew is a private house rented as a whole by crew members from the same boat. Our most budgetfriendly option is the shared crew housing – renting the bed by the week.

Q. No keys? Tell us about that.

Yes, no keys. We love this. People lose keys all the time, and they are a hassle and security risk if they fall into the wrong hands. We use electronic door locks on of all our properties. This is a four-digit number provided to the guest at check-in. This code is changed every time someone moves out. The security of our properties and our guests are paramount, so we keep very tight control over these codes.

Networking is Nov. 19 at a Smart Move Crew Accommodations house.

For location, stay tuned to www.thetriton.com, The Triton’s Facebook page (TritonNews) or contact Smart Move Crew Accommodations at +1 954-5259559 or frontdesk@smart-move.com.

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C November 2014 IN THE GALLEY: Top Shelf

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Apricot Braised and Roasted Pork Belly Who doesn’t like bacon? (Seriously.

If anyone still has their hand up, try this recipe then get back to me.)

I’m going to be straight; this is pork belly. It’s not turkey on rye or Jenny Craig’s monthly waist slimmer. This is a once-in-a-while, treat-yourself (or your guests) kind of meal.

The choice ingredients used for this recipe highlight pork’s natural sweetness, smokiness and tenderness, allowing you to use only this handful of ingredients and yielding a bounty

full of flavor.

The accompanying sides are endless and entirely up to you, from traditional to way out there. Serve it as a main or, cut into small pieces, as an hors d’oeuvre. This is another versatile recipe with countless possible applications and accompaniments.

Pictured, I served the pork belly with a balsamic gastrique, sauteed spinach and a pickled heirloom carrot salad dressed with a habanero vinaigrette.

Ingredients: 4 lbs. skinless pork belly (excess fat trimmed, cut in half ) 10 sprigs thyme (2 bundles, bound with cooking twine) 5 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups dried apricots 2 red onions, diced 4 large carrots, peeled, diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup veal (or beef ) stock 8 tbsp olive oil Salt, pepper to taste

Discard the thyme bundles and carefully place the belly on a chopping board.

Pour the remaining contents into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this “gravy” into a saucepan on low, stirring occasionally.

Cut the pork belly into squares or rectangles, depending on your plating preferences, number of guests and portion sizes.

In a heavy-bottomed skillet set to medium high, add a little olive oil and again sear off the belly pieces, adding even more color. (Doing so will help bind the outside of the pieces as, by this stage of cooking, they are on the border of falling apart.)

Repeat the sautéing with all the pieces. Keep them on an oven tray in the 300-degree oven for up to 1 hour until accompaniments are ready.

Season and taste the gravy. Once accompanying sides are ready, proceed to plating.

Prepare: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large, heavy bottomed pan to medium-high.

Place the two halves of pork in the preheated pan and sear off until golden brown. (No need for any oil or butter as the belly will provide that on its own.)

In a high-sided metal baking pan, place the seared belly pieces and pour in the thyme, garlic, apricots, onions and carrots. Arrange so they are evenly distributed.

Pour the stocks over all the ingredients, stopping when just the tops of the bellies are exposed.

Cover the pan with tin foil and cook for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 275 degrees F and bake 2 hours more.

Pull the pan from the oven then remove the tin foil. Allow the belly to rest for 30 minutes. Reset oven to 300 degrees F.

Mark Godbeer, a culinary-trained chef from South Africa, has been professionally cooking for more than 11 years, 9 of which have been on yachts (chefmarkgodbeer.com). Comments on this recipe are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.

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Chicken and Asparagus Casserole Sometimes my inspirations come from friends and families. Sometimes just by walking down the aisle of a supermarket. And sometimes, it is a little of both.

My editor asked me to create a noodle dish, so with that in mind, I went to market on an adventure. What caught my eye was a Reggianito cheese from Argentina. I thought a nice casserole, with noodles, would be a quick and easy dish.

After all, that’s what this column is about. From prep to oven, this will take about an hour.

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles (I use kosher egg white noodles) 1 1/3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes 1/4 cup white wine 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces 8 tablespoons grated Reggianito cheese, divided (fresh grated Parmesan works as an alternative).

Prepare: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.

Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes until al dente, or almost tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken until it starts to brown.

Add white wine, reduce heat to medium and poach chicken for 5 minutes.

Move chicken to a bowl or plate.

In the same skillet, cook onion for 4

to 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Add red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock.

Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir back in cooked chicken, sour cream and oregano.

Once thoroughly incorporated, spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared dish.

Arrange the asparagus over the chicken, spread cooked noodles evenly over the asparagus, and top with 5 tablespoons of Reggianito cheese.

Cover with the remaining chicken mixture.

Sprinkle the top of casserole with the reserved Reggianito cheese.

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly brown. Enjoy.

Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts big and small for more than 25 years. He’s created a repertoire of quick, tasty meals for crew to prepare for themselves to give the chef a break. Contact him through www.yachtaide.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.

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C November 2014 IN THE GALLEY: Culinary Waves

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Years in yacht galleys hone this chef ’s top 10 list of must-haves I can honestly say that my 10 mustwithout in the galley, and the reasons I haves in the galley have changed over need them to be a better chef. the years. What was once important is 1. My mini iPad and Internet. not so much anymore. This view also Research before your trip and applies to the 10 download recipes and ideas. Save most important even the recipes you aren’t sure about appliances or tools. because, chances are, someone on It’s what you use board will love them. the most, and what 2. A good pair of chef shoes. If your – over time – saves feet are off, so is your attitude and you the most time your food. Good shoes keep your spine that makes the top aligned and save your back when you 10 list. are standing 15 hours straight. Make As a chef, I sure your shoes have plenty of cushion Culinary Waves thrive on creativity. and great arch supports.

Mary Beth I used to pour 3. Heavy duty paper towels. I know Lawton Johnson over “Food Arts” it is not a “green thing” to do, but if you magazine and, run out of coffee filters, cheesecloth or sure, I brought a few aboard. But not misplaced your sieve, you have them all anymore. Their idea of food just got in this roll, and more. They aren’t just way too crazy in ingredients list and for wiping plates or drying hands. modernist approach, so I had to put it 4. My cell phone. I rarely call people down. (just ask my mother) but I do use So that must-have went by the it to take pictures of my food, and wayside. look through old pictures for new Then, it used to inspiration. be my favorite ring 5. A Vitamix.

Being good in the mold or favorite From sorbets to Shun knife. Not soups to green galley does not rely now. Those items juice, you name it, on having the latest stay home. What my Vitamix will do greatest gadget. changed? In walked it and fast. Forget the iPad. I can’t the old standard be without my blender. This does iPad onboard (and it all better.

Internet, of course). It is a must-have 6. A large cutting board. There is for this chef. nothing more irritating than prepping Just an iPad, you may wonder? for a crowd on a rinky-dink cutting Don’t I travel with a tool box? I used board. to, but not anymore. With time and 7. A three-in-one peeler. This handy experience under my belt, I have been tool makes fast work of julienned in a lot of situations that I didn’t have vegetables or creating decorative what I needed and I turned out some salads. beautiful works of art in food on board.

8. A coffee pot. Around 3 p.m., I start I learned that I don’t need to travel to fall asleep so I need coffee. Plus, with everything, and I don’t need all a coffee pot is a great way to get hot the modern conveniences either. (Well, water fast. maybe just a few.)

9. Help. If makes a world of Trust me, I know how to make difference when a stew knows her way springform pans out of heavy duty around the galley and can pitch in to aluminum foil, ring molds out of small help, or contribute to crew meals if you cans, and pulled sugar decorations are the only chef onboard. using just a fork and knife steel.

10. Visual stimulation. It can come I know how to make knife shields in the way of going out to eat while using duct tape and cardboard and the yacht is docked or from looking at how to temper chocolate and create the food served on board other yachts decorations using just my hands. And if (seen through binoculars if you are you have a whip, you don’t need a mixer close) to television or local magazines. to add volume to egg whites.

Even walking around town and looking Yes, I have some serious hand and at how other places present their food arm muscles. But being good in the helps. galley does not rely on having the Whatever the visual stimulation is, latest greatest gadget nor is it having it is a creative flow that keeps me going a complete set of top-of-the-line as a chef. cookware.

Still, I do have 10 things I must have Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified onboard, and I am sure other chefs executive pastry chef and Chef de have theirs. Is it a Vitamix with flour Cuisine and has worked on yachts for grinder attachment? Or is it the juicer? more than 25 years. Comments on this (For me, it’s both.) column are welcome at editorial@theHere are the things I just can’t live triton.com.

C10 November 2014 NUTRITION: Take It In

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Sugar substitutes shed calories but they add more to the mix We are all born with a sweet tooth.

Or more specifically, receptors on our taste buds designed to make us like the taste of sugar. The problem is, we eat too much of it.

Americans consume nearly 68 pounds per person per year. The Swiss are worse at nearly 112 pounds per person, followed by New Zealanders, Maltese, Belgian Take It In and Mexicans, all Carol Bareuther over 90 pounds per capita.

This quantity translates to nearly four times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended sugar intake of 5 percent of daily calorie needs (for example, 100 calories or 6 teaspoons daily for a 2,000 calorie diet. The WHO’s advised sugar intake not only includes added sugar (1 teaspoon white table sugar is 16 calories) but all the sugar you don’t see in beverages, cakes, cookies, pies, candy, bread, salad dressing and even canned soup.

How can you decrease your sugar intake?

Using a substitute in place of regular sugar is one way. Sugar substitutes fall into four categories: artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, novel and natural sweeteners.

Examples of artificial sweeteners include acesulfame potassium (Sunett, Sweet One), aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), neotame, saccharin (SugarTwin, Sweet’N Low) and sucralose (Splenda). The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved the use of these sweeteners, plus the National Cancer Institute has proclaimed there is no sound evidence that these sweeteners can cause cancer or other serious health problems.

However, a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the scientific journal “Nature” has linked the intake of saccharin, sucralose and aspartame in mice with a change in intestinal tract microbes that raises the likelihood of being diagnosed with diabetes.

Sugar alcohols are substances such as mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol. These are used to make sugar-free candies, chewing gum and jams.

There are two cautions on overusing products with these sweeteners.

First, sugar alcohols are metabolized in the body like carbohydrates and can therefore raise blood sugar. But, because they are harder to digest than

regular sugars, products with sugar alcohols can be labeled ‘sugar-free’.

Second, these sugar substitutes can give your digestive tract a rough time. A case report in the January 2008 issue of the “British Medical Journal” reported that a 21-year-old woman experienced stomach pains, constant diarrhea and unintended weight loss of 24 pounds.

Sorbitol was to blame. She ate 18 to 20 grams a day or the amount found in 15 to 16 sticks of sugar-free gum. Her symptoms disappeared and weight rebounded to normal when she gave up the gum.

Novel sweeteners include stevia, marketed under names like Pure Via, Truvia and SweetLeaf. This sugar substitute, made from a South American plant, is used in sports drinks as well as packaged into packets, tablets and spoonable forms for baking.

While certain types of stevia, like the whole leaf form, isn’t approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the highly purified products found on market shelves is generally recognized as safe. The downside is that some people find stevia leaves a metallic taste.

And finally, natural sweeteners are believed better than regular table sugar because they are made of fruit sugar (fructose), which is metabolized more slowly. Also, because these sugars taste sweeter than white sugar, the thought is that less can be used for the same sweetening power.

Natural sweeteners include honey, maple syrup, agave nectar and date sugar. These are calorie-containing, blood sugar-raising sugars. A teaspoon of date sugar provides 11 calories, the same amount of maple syrup has 17 calories, honey and agave nectar have 21 calories per teaspoon each. All of these calories are from carbohydrates.

These natural sweeteners should be minimized as much as white table sugar, especially if you have diabetes or want to lose weight.

The best way to satisfy a sweet tooth is the use of sugar substitutes (if at all) in moderation. Plus, try other tricks such as getting used to beverages such as iced tea with just a squeeze of lemon, mix fresh fruit into plain yogurt, sweeten breakfast cereals with a sliced banana, and swap out a sugary dessert for a beautifully ripened piece of fruit.

Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton.

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Yacht captain lights the way with smartphone marine app

By Dorie Cox You are on the helm in the Atlantic Ocean and you see a white over red light with sidelights. Should you alter course? Do you even remember all of your light configurations?

To help with such a scenario or with studying, Capt. Paul Clarke offers the Flash Marine app for iPhones (and Android early next year). The downloadable app offers 12 decks of navigational information cards including lights and signals.

A sailor since he was young, Clarke said he bought his first deck of study playing cards at age 15.

“I must have bought them 10 times over, every time I lost a card,” he said.

“People lose cards, but with this app you never can lose them and you can re-download them.”

The categories, so far, include lights and shapes, sound and light signals, rules of the road, and aids to navigation around the world.

“Next we’ll do signal flags, weather and Morse code,” Clarke said. “And next maybe branch out to Flash Marine 2 with advanced topics for engineers like stability.”

Clarke has used such information since his start as a professional sailor from Perth, Australia. He worked with programs including the Volvo Ocean Race and the America’s Cup, and said he never thought about changing careers until he was injured.

“During the Heineken Cup I saw crew at the bar,” Clarke said. “I had seen yachts, but didn’t think about it before.”

That’s when he was hired on a Perini Navi in about 2004 and he spent his first season as a bosun.

“It was a great charter season,” he said. “I knew nothing about cleaning, I just knew how to sail.”

His second job was on an 80m yacht and later he was captain of the 118-foot Heesen M/Y Lady J. He is currently captain on M/Y Redemption.

“I thought the Perini Navi was my dream job, but that changed being on the power yacht with all the toys like surf, scuba and spearfishing,” Clarke said. “Plus, my cabin’s nicer.”

Clarke worked with a business partner, a developer, and the two have invested about $20,000 into the project as equal partners. The app went online about 18 months ago.

“I had no idea about the programming, I just drive boats,” Clarke said. “Ahmet put this together.”

Capt. Paul Clarke demonstrates his Flash Marine app last month in Ft. Lauderdale. The app has navigation categories for study or under way (screen shot below). PHOTO/DORIE COX Clarke remembers studying for his licenses and he uses those recollections to help students make the most of the cards. Students can test several ways: either matching a single image to multiple choice answers or multiple images to a single description.

“You can guess, then hit the little ‘i’ to see the correct answer,” he said. “And you can flag your problem cards to study later.”

Quizzes can have 10, 20, 30 or more questions at a time, and results can be kept in a “report card” to compare progress. The overall exam mode picks random questions out of all the downloaded decks. There is a timer for testing that helps with categories like International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Clarke said.

“When you’re tested, you get something like 20 minutes,” he said. “You really need to know this to be on your mark and not to fail.”

Clarke said he spends a couple of hours a week on Flash Marine to make it even more user friendly, and occasionally redesigning for Apple changes. Would he leave yachting for the tech world?

“No, I’m not doing that, I’m a yacht captain,” Clarke said. “I love yachting, I’m not going anywhere.”

(As to those lights in the introduction? You probably need to give way to the under way vessel engaged on pilotage duty.)

For more details and to download visit www.flashmarinecards.com.

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

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C12 November 2014 TRITON SURVEY: Boat shows

Are you working a boat show this fall?

Yes, most 5% Not sure 11% Yes, one or two 18%

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Do you expect the owner to go Can you recognize a potential When you work a boat show, to a boat show this season? buyer walking down the dock? do you actively sell?

Yes, most 3%

Sort of 5%

I don’t try 13%

I don’t know 18% No 66%

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No 49% Yes, one or two of them 31%

Yes 13%

No 28% No 51%

Yes 66%

Usually 24%

Most owners won’t visit show this fall; could send rep instead BOAT SHOWS, from page C1 will attend most or all of the shows this fall. Fewer than a quarter said they will not attend any.

We were curious to understand why captains and crew might take a busman’s holiday at a boat show, so for those going to shows, we asked Why? The top two reasons, which dominated all other reasons, was to network (63 percent) and to find out what’s new in goods and services (61 percent).

About 21 percent of our respondents said they go to shows to look for work, and 15 percent said they attend to be seen.

Among the “other” reasons yacht captains and crew attend shows they aren’t working in is to see old friends, talk to the manufacturer’s representatives of equipment they operate and take care of, and to do business.

“To talk with vendors that I use to put a face to a name,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years.

One respondent said “The owner wants us to attend with them.”

Among the 22 percent of our respondents who said they will not go to a boat show this fall, we were curious Why not?

The main reason is that they had no reason to (80 percent) because the owner wasn’t buying anything and they themselves weren’t in the job market.

“Not looking to buy or sell at the moment, and would normally go direct for both anyway,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet.

A few respondents said they aren’t attending the shows this fall because they won’t be in the areas where they are being held. One said the shows are too expensive.

One of the biggest reasons to have boat shows, of course, is to reach the consumer. In the megayacht world, that is the yacht owner (or his/her representative) so we asked Do you expect the owner of your yacht to go to a boat show this season?

Almost half said no. The two most common reasons were because the

boss wasn’t looking for a new yacht (or had just bought one) or was too busy to attend personally and instead sends his captain or a representative.

“He will not schedule time to attend the boat show unless he is looking at a specific boat for sale,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet in yachting more than 20 years. “He is not in the market this year.”

“I go for him,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 20 years. “Boat shows are typically terrible places to actually ‘see’ a boat you are interested in.”

“He never goes to shows,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in yachting more than 25 years. “The last three boats, I have done the legwork for him, then he flies in, looks, makes an offer, then heads home. I take over after that.”

Other reasons included “just too busy”, and “waste of time.”

“Very busy man, but he did attend last year,” said the engineer on a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 30 years.

“He’s not a nuts and bolts guy,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet in yachting more than 25 years. “He just wants his floating hotel perfect.”

About a third of our respondents, though, said the yacht owner likely would go to one or two shows this fall, with 3 percent saying the owner would go to most or all of the shows.

Like their crew, owners tend to frequent boat shows to see what’s new in the industry (63 percent) but almost as often to shop (60 percent). About half as many of our respondents (30 percent) said the boss will attend to buy.

“They just bought a new boat and want to see what other toys they think they may need,” said the chef of a yacht 160-180 feet in yachting more than 25 years.

In addition to keeping the yacht spotless, part of a yacht crew’s job during a boat show is to show the boat.

So we asked When you work a boat show, do you actively sell?

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Are you worried that you will lose your job if the yacht sells?

No, I’ll stay with owner 24%

Do you do anything differently What do you think of crew when buyers come back? competitions at boat shows?

No 14%

Yes 16% No, I can find another 59%

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Yes 26%

They’re a pain 34% Sort of 60%

What do you think of crew parties around boat shows?

They’re a pain 17%

They’re great 45%

They’re ok 22%

They’re ok 37%

They’re great 46%

Selling the yacht doesn’t mean selling themselves out of a job BOAT SHOWS, from page C12 Two-thirds of our respondents said yes, they give tours, answer questions thoroughly and highlight the best parts.

“A crew showing the yacht during a boat show can make or break a deal,” said the chef of a yacht 160-180 feet in yachting more than 10 years.

“What goes around comes around. A knowledgeable and helpful captain and crew will always have a job, as this boat sells or when the owner buys his next one. Or, perhaps, to that inquiring client who buys someone else’s yacht.”

Five percent more said they “sort of ” sell, acknowledging that they give tours, but they don’t really promote the yacht.

And about 28 percent do not actively sell, mostly because they do not give tours and leave the selling to the brokers, which most often are the ones giving tours.

We have often heard captains and crew point out the irony of boat shows, where they work hard to sell a yacht, all the while selling themselves out of

a job, so we asked Are you worried that you will lose your job when the yacht sells?

We were surprised to learn that most aren’t.

About 60 percent of our respondents said they weren’t worried because they were confident they could and would find another job.

“We show the yacht as an example of what can be done on a yacht when money is invested smartly,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet in yachting more than 15 years.

“My job is always to work for the owner and have their best interest at heart,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 15 years. “I would hope they would see that and ‘take care of me’ if she sells.

Unfortunately, that has not been the case.”

“I haven’t been in this situation that often, but when I was, I knew off-hand the job was part time and there was a possibility for full time (if boat didn’t sell and stayed with captain and owner, or if it did sell and new owner needed

crew),” said the stew of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting less than five years. “I was fine either way as it was short term and wasn’t in love with the program anyway. Enjoyed living aboard and saving money as long as I could.”

A quarter more said they weren’t worried either because they were confident they would stay with the owner after the sale to work on his next yacht.

“I’ve been with my present boss too long to want to change,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 20 years. “When he (we are a couple of years apart in age) gives up boating, then so do I. I’ve been asked by prospective buyers if I would ‘go with the boat’. They don’t seem to understand my polite ‘thanks, but I have other plans.’ “ Just 16 percent of our respondents said they were worried about losing their job if their yacht sold.

“If the captain stays, I will, too,” said the first officer of a yacht 140-60 feet in yachting less than 10 years. “If he goes and the new owner wants to keep

me on because of my knowledge of his yacht, I might. Overall captain loyalty should be put first, in my eyes.”

“I have been the onboard captain in many shows where the yacht was for sale, and my job was to prepare, show and represent the yacht for potential buyers on the owner’s and broker’s behalf,” said a captain in yachting more than 25 years. “I never misrepresented or lied to potential buyers to discourage them from buying the yacht just to keep my job. The seller was paying me to get the yacht sold so I did just that.”

“I have had three yachts sell out from under me as junior crew and captain,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in yachting more than 10 years. “I have found new jobs, but it’s always a challenge.”

Given that most captains and crew aren’t worried about being unemployed should they do their job too well, we were curious to learn Who gives tours of the yacht when it’s in a show?

More than two-thirds of our

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Parties are part of the networking at shows BOAT SHOWS, from page C13 respondents said brokers give tours, with about 60 percent noting that captains give them as well.

“I try to be close at hand during the show, leave it to the brokers to handle the masses but make myself readily available to the second- or third-time repeat client,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 20 years. “I don’t want to have to go over the same old questions, time after time, for the first-time looker, totally counterproductive. Some will just ask question after question and take up far too much time. I’ve made my position clear to both owner and brokers up front, and they appear to be in agreement.”

Fewer than half our respondents noted that senior crew will give tours, and only 23 percent said junior crew give tours.

If they aren’t involved the first time around, we were curious to learn Do you do anything differently when potential buyers come back for a second visit?

About 60 percent of our respondents said “sort of ”.

“Just because someone comes back 4-6 times doesn’t necessarily mean they want the boat, or can afford it,” said a stew on a yacht 80-00 feet. “Maybe they like the free drinks and talking to the captain who knows everything about the boat.”

“In my experience they want to talk to the engineering department,” said the first officer of a yacht 140-160 feet.

“They want the truth. Not just new paint but did the previous owner really take of his toy?”

“They usually come back with specific questions or things they want to look at further,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet.

And about a quarter more said yes, it’s during those repeat visits that they turn on the charm.

“The second time around, the captain should be available for questions in more detail,” said a captain in yachting more than 25 years. “If the yacht has an engineer, the engineer should also be there. No question that the broker should also be there.

Usually the client will linger longer so stews offering up beverages is more customary at that stage than upon a first visit.

“But the crew should not be fooled by any chit-chat of the client possibly keeping you on,” this captain said. “It hardly ever happens for most crew.

Engineers have a better chance than most other crew to stay on with a new owner.”

Still, 14 percent said no, they don’t do anything differently for repeat visitors.

At charter shows, the crew quarters are generally off limits, according to

surveys we have done previously. We wondered if that’s true in sales shows, too, so we asked Do tours include the crew area?

We were surprised to learn that the vast majority – 82 percent – said yes, they do.

And we wondered if crew thought they should, so we asked: Should they?

Even more respondents – 85 percent – said they should.

“I take it as a good sign if a potential owner wants to see the crew quarters,” said one first mate in yachting more than 10 years. “It means they care about how their crew will live.”

There used to be a time in yachting when a person wealthy enough to buy a yacht was easily recognizable. We wondered if, in this age of new money, that was still the case, so we asked Can you recognize a potential buyer walking down the dock?

Nearly two thirds said that either they cannot or they don’t even try.

About a quarter of our respondents said they can “usually” tell (though it’s getting harder). Only 13 percent said with confidence that they can.

What do you think of crew competitions (chef and tabletop setting) at boat shows?

The largest group – 45 percent – think these competitions are great, giving exposure to both the crew and the yacht.

“I had a lot of fun doing it just as it gave me something a little fun and extra to do,” said a stew in yachting less than five years. “The captain didn’t mind (I was only part-time help anyway and he was happy to show off the space), and the owner knew nothing about it as he wasn’t around.”

But the next largest group – about a third of respondents – said they are a pain; a lot of work for little return.

The remaining 22 percent said they are OK. “They probably are useful to create publicity for charter vessels, mostly to entice charter brokers,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet in yachting more than 20 years.

“Voting on Facebook seems like a bad idea; I don’t have Facebook and thus can’t vote, and it becomes more of a popularity contest online than a fair competition,” said a stew on a yacht 80100 feet.

A big part of boat shows for crew is catching up with their colleagues, so we wondered Do you go to the crew parties?

Almost half go to some of the parties, and a quarter more say it depends who is hosting it.

About 16 percent they don’t go to crew parties, and 11 percent said they go to as many as they can.

So What do you think of the crew parties (those held after hours, off the yacht) during and surrounding

boat shows?

Almost half said they are great, a way to unwind after work and catch up with their peers.

“I enjoy them as a dayworker,” said a dayworker on a yacht less than 80 in yachting less than five years. “Full-time crew might see it differently, I don’t know.”

Almost as many, about 37 percent, said they are OK, but still work.

“Good idea if you have time, aren’t worn out and are still young enough,” said a chef on a yacht 160-180 feet in yachting more than 10 years. “Most shows I’ve done include prep work starting very early, work through the day on your feet and into the night, clean up, etc. Who really feels like going out then? Maybe a pre-show party scheduled prior to move-in dates would be good.”

Do you go to the crew parties?

As many as I can 11% No 16%

Some 47%

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“They are good and bad,” said the first officer of a yacht 140-160 feet in yachting less than 10 years. “Green yacht crew seem to overdo it. Go out, say hello, but remember your representation of yourself and your employer. It’s a small world.”

“They are OK until a point,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet in yachting more than 15 years. “They are OK to exchange ideas and adventures, but some crews get carried away and pass the limit.”

Just 17 percent said they are a pain.

“Some crew need that feeling of being needed by many; some crew have been there, done that and are over it,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in yachting more than 120 feet. “It really depends on the individual crew. I don’t want to talk yachts every second of every day. I prefer to hang out with non-yachting friends and talk about normal stuff.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this survey are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. We conduct our monthly surveys online.

All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, e-mail lucy@the-triton. com to be added.

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From anchoring to underway, stews are part of team onboard STEW, from page C1 departments together.

There are three basic seamanship components.

1. Deck seamanship concerns general deck work and the equipment used. Berthing, anchoring and mooring are deck seamanship skills. You should be able to identify deck equipment and have a basic understanding of what each item is used for.

Ground tackle, for example, is the equipment used in anchoring and mooring with anchors. It includes anchors, anchor cables and chains, and all associated equipment. Familiarity with tying up the vessel is essential.

When a vessel reaches its destination, you will need to understand what your duties entail, whether you will be anchoring or going

to the dock. You may be scheduled as part of the anchor watch, or you may be asked to help on deck with lines and fenders when coming in to the dock. Make sure you understand what equipment you will be dealing with, what your specific duties are, and know how to perform safely on deck.

2. Boat seamanship concerns the handling of boats. Before you go to sea, a stew’s duties will include stowing the boat for travel. Once off the dock, you will have other responsibilities, depending on the length of the passage and conditions at sea.

If you are scheduled to do watches under way, it would be appropriate for you to learn about what is happening on the bridge. Pay attention to what is going on around you, and ask questions. Know what your responsibilities are.

Navigating safely at sea, in confined waterways and harbors, and in proximity to other ships is no small accomplishment. To safely handle a vessel, the operator needs to have a good understanding of how the wind, tide and swell, the passage of other vessels, as well as the shape of the seabed will affect a vessel’s movement, along with understanding their specific vessel’s performance to allow that vessel a safe passage.

You will pick up a lot of knowledge by paying attention to the movement of the boat, listening to what is going on around you, and paying attention to the navigation procedures and the relevant skills that are needed on the bridge. Before long, you will be able to make sense of how conditions affect the movement of the boat and what that means for your duties.

3. Marlinespike seamanship concerns the ability to make, repair, and take care of rope. It is important to know a few knots well and to learn any specific knots that the bosun or first officer want you to use.

The first time a stew may be expected to tie a knot can be when you are on watch duty and have to raise the flag. It is daunting to stand there looking at the flagpole assessing how to securely attach the flag, right side up, without allowing it to fall into the water. You will also have to know how to attach a line to a fender hook, tie off a cleat, and perhaps secure the tender.

The importance of security training is finally being recognized and is now mandatory for all crew on ISPScompliant yachts. Many young crew think the STCW code consists simply of the four modules of Basic Safety training required to get our first yacht job. Perhaps we don’t think about the relevance of security training unless security issues touch us individually.

For me, the relevance of this came about as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. I was the new chief stew on a yacht based at Chelsea Piers on 23rd street. We saw it all happen.

We were not able to move the vessel because our engines were disabled and so we ended up volunteering.

What shocked me was that we did not know what to do and were unaware of the systems that were in place at the time. As a result of these events, I now have an appreciation of the different security levels and their importance.

Security drills are mandatory and best practices have been formulated to mitigate risks of a security breach. Ship security plans detail the procedures to follow in the event of an incident. But on that morning, we did not know what to do or what to expect.

Stews have a gap in their training as it applies to basic boat handling skills and the importance of safety and security awareness. The deck officers in charge of vessel familiarization do not usually have time to train crew members further in these aspects.

As part of the push to raise standards and achieve consistency in service, we need to improve skills by building the right foundation. This starts with recognizing the importance of training and familiarization within and across all departments.

Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stew for more than 20 years. She teaches at MPT in Ft. Lauderdale and offers interior crew training through her company, Yacht Stew Solutions (www. yachtstewsolutions.com). Download her book, The Yacht Service Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht, on her site or amazon.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.

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HEALTH: The Yachtie Glow

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Avoid blood sugar crash, have more energy onboard this winter I wasn’t always excited about eating fruits and vegetables. In the past, the only thing I wanted for breakfast was full of fat, processed sugars and caffeine.

I thoroughly enjoyed my morning rituals and to take them away would have felt like torture.

What I didn’t enjoy was the debilitating The Yachtie Glow blood sugar Angela Orecchio crash I would experience about an hour later.

One day, I came across a YouTube video by Fully Raw Kristina who vowed she had cleared up hypoglycemia, skin issues and fatigue through a low-fat, raw fruit- and vegetable-based diet.

I felt incredibly inspired and began devouring all of the information I could find about a fruit-based diet. I was even convinced enough to give it a try.

One book that structured the way I mostly eat today is the classic “Fit for Life” by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond.

The book addresses the importance of food combining, eating an abundance of water-rich foods and assisting the body’s eliminating phase.

1. Food Combining. Because digestion takes up so much energy, it is beneficial to combine your food so that the body doesn’t have to work so hard. Consequently you will have more energy overall.

This looks like this: Fruit alone or with greens and only on an empty stomach (3 hours after or 30 minutes before properly combined dense food) Protein with greens only Fat with greens only Starch with greens only And never the twain shall meet.

2. Water-rich foods. This includes an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables full of structured water that our bodies know exactly what to do with.

When we’re hydrated and using water from plants, we also have more energy and our bodies detoxify more efficiently.

3. The elimination phase. Between 4 a.m. and noon, we are in the bodily phase of elimination. Therefore, eating only water-rich foods at this time will greatly assist this process.

After all, we are what we do not eliminate. Therefore, we want to give our bodies the greatest chance to cleanse during this time.

When I first began eating this way, I had no idea what to eat. I also wasn’t ready for the cleansing my body needed to go through and I wanted to give up numerous times.

It took a few months for my body to

balance out but once it did, the benefits far outweighed any problems I had in the beginning.

Some benefits I experience from eating this way include an abundance of energy, clear skin, balanced blood sugar, balanced moods, healthy digestion and elimination, and clearer thinking.

Over the past year, I have learned that to succeed at this lifestyle one must: 1. Learn what types of fruits to eat in the morning to feel satisfied. Bananas, dates, mangos and other dense fruit are filling and a good base for smoothies or to eat on their own.

And only eat fruit when it’s ripe.

Bananas, for example, are ready to be eaten only when they have brown spots on them. Hard, bright yellow or green bananas are not ripe and are

hard to digest, which could lead to constipation.

2. Learn how much to eat for your body. You want to eat enough to feel satisfied. You also want to eat enough so that you have enough energy to exercise, think straight and make it through a busy day.

Most people have one banana for breakfast, but one banana is only 100 calories and will leave you hungry in about 20-30 minutes. Instead, try a smoothie with 3-5 bananas.

I aim for 600 or more calories of fruit. This would be six medium-size bananas or 1 liter of orange juice and 3-4 peaches.

You will have to adjust the calorie content to your needs but don’t worry about eating too much fruit. Just make sure to eat enough until you are truly satisfied, even if you have to break it up

over the morning.

3. Be ready for a cleansing phase.

This most likely will be mildly uncomfortable but should not be debilitating. For those of us on boats and with busy lives, start slowly. Over time, add more fruit into your diet and always accompany them with an abundance of greens.

Plus, drink 2-3 liters of water, get more sleep than usual, get enough Vitamin D through sunshine and be sure to get light exercise.

Angela Orecchio is a chief stew and certified health coach. This column was edited from entries in her blog, The Yachtie Glow (www.angelaorecchio. com), which offers tips for crew on how to be healthy, fit and happy on board.

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Time away from yachting no vacation on tuna purse seine ship Capt. Michael “Murph” Murphy spent 90 days this summer as the navigator on F/V Judibana, a tuna purse seine ship in the South Pacific. Now back to yachting, he shared this glimpse of his first few days on the internationally crewed, commercial vessel, and the ship that would take him to meet it.

By Capt. Michael Murphy June 5: I arrive in Western Samoa about 2130, and as we pull into port, I get my first glimpse of M/V Rafaello, which would transport me to F/V Judibana. Seeing her at night with all the deck lights on made an impressive sight.

She is 174 feet LOA, 39-foot beam, and drafts 19 feet. Built in Tacoma, Wash., in 1972, she has Murphy cruised the world several times.

Stepping aboard, the chief engineer, an American from Las Vegas, welcomes me and shows me the cabin I will stay in. It is disgusting. There are clean sheets, but old candy wrappers, magazines, and a trash bag on the bunk. I clean up and get settled.

The jet lag and a bed that felt like concrete allowed me a sleep to 0430.

Later that morning, I meet the captain, a Croatian chap, 62 years old. He seems to me the quintessential fishing boat captain. The ship was waiting on engine parts that were still not there this morning so the captain decided to shove off without them.

There are 23 crew on board, and I make the 4th American for my short stay. My roommate is Primo, Portuguese, a nice and funny guy. He is 32 and has been doing this with this captain since he was 16.

June 6. It is 0345, and watch change is at 0400. I need to see how the change is done here, so I made the effort to be up to watch it. It was simple as this: Steve came in the bridge, Primo said goodnight and left. No discussion of course, speed, contacts, or anything that had happened during the watch.

I found out later that the guys standing watch at night don’t even stay in the bridge. They don’t have a radar on. They are fishermen and don’t have any training on standing watch.

The sunset this evening looks promising so I make my way to the bridge deck to watch. Several crew members mingle there, among them Primo. When I ask if he has ever seen the green flash, he looks confused. We

This catch is a small fraction of the 850 ton-quota the Judibana needs before PHOTO/CAPT. MICHAEL MURPHY returning to port this summer. watch the sun slip below the horizon and witnessed one, only the third time I have seen one in more than 20 years at sea.

Our course will take us near the equator. Little has been said about my transfer to the Judibana. I don’t have any duties so I pick up what I can, and accrue sea days and money.

There are three dogs aboard. They piss and crap everywhere, so you have to watch where you step.

Eighteen of us use a two-stall shower, and two toilets. The officers

have their own private heads, as will I upon transfer. There is one washer and dryer for everyone, but after I saw how dirty the water was when the crew washed their clothes, I opted to wash mine by hand.

June 8: Sometime around 0300 the main engine fails, and we start drifting.

At 1240 the motor is still inoperable.

The captain has contacted the Judibana, which is about 60 km away, and it is en route to get me. About

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Medical emergency, untrained crew, rough seas just part of trip NAVIGATOR from page C18 1500, the Judibana stops about threequarters of a mile away and launches the speed boat. The chop is 5-8 feet, so they run slow with three men aboard.

They come alongside the port side (leeward). A davit is lowered, hooked up and the boat and crew are lifted to deck height. Two guys climb out, and I crawl in, then down and off we go.

The same process again when we get alongside the Judibana, hook up, lift up, and crawl out. The Judibana is 205 feet and a welcome sight. I meet the captain and chief engineer and, after a few minutes, get settled in my cabin (finally, my own cabin).

We get under way and head south to an area with several rafts. They have locator beacons so they are displayed on a special software on a ship’s computer. They transmit data such as speed of drift, battery life, position, water temp, etc. The plan is to get near them, and check them first thing to see if any fish are underneath.

We cruise at speed until dark, then reduce speed to clutch ahead, and the night watch takes over.

June 9: After splashing water on my face and brushing my teeth, the day begins. It is still pitch black but we are slowly making our way to the beacon.

We spot the flashing red light, and move within 800 meters.

The engineers lower the sonar (the control in the bridge is broken) and the captain looks to see what he can make out. It looks like a lava lamp to me so it’s just cool to watch. Eventually, the captain decides to make a set. The net is tied to a skiff and held in place as the ship moves ahead at 11-12 knots.

It takes 15-18 minutes to deploy the net, circling back to the skiff, where he transfers the end of the net back to the ship encompassing the fish ... we hope.

This set is a bust and only rewards us with 3 metric tons.

During the final minutes of the set, the chef comes up with a puncture to his lower right leg. Blood squirts out like a squirt gun about a foot in a steady, bloody stream each time his heart beats. I get designated as medical person so immediately tie a rag around the puncture to stop the bleeding. I don’t even know where the medical kit is, so it is a scramble to get going.

About 45 minutes later, I have the wound cleaned, dressed, and the chef resting with his leg elevated.

June 10: On the bridge by 0415. We motor adjacent to another raft (about 800 meters), and start marking the fish on the sonar. The captain deploys the work boat, which makes its way to the buoy, and ties off. At 0535 the captain gives the order to launch the skiff and net. The set begins. I takes about three hours to haul a set, and this one is a decent catch. We load up about 30 metric tons.

Fishermen on the skiff hold one end while the Judibana circles to release nearly a mile of net a fathom deep. It takes 15 minutes at 12 knots to set PHOTO/CAPT. MICHAEL MURPHY out and three hours to pull in.

We start heading the 60 miles to the next raft. We make it to the next raft at 1830 and see a decent mark. But the captain calls it a night, so we move a few miles away and drift.

When I pass the watch I learn that none of the crew have their basic STCW. Many barely speak English, and none have any training on the navigational equipment. I won’t sleep very well from here on out.

June 12: The seas have built to 8-11 feet. We check a raft, and no fish. We start cruising west to check another set of rafts. At 1600 the lookout spots a large flock of birds. We scout around watching the sonar, the birds, the boiling baitfish, and the school of tuna when they surface. The winds are really howling now, with gusts to 30.

Finally, at 1735, the swearing and stomping captain decides to drop the net. It looks like a good set. Lots of backs showing, jumping, and birds working. At 2100 when all is said and done we don’t catch anything. Three and a half hours of hard work in windy conditions and heavy seas, we are

skunked.

I can see how there are so many injuries aboard. Spray, rolling, slick conditions constantly. The boat is rolling substantially, and the pace is quick! There is a system to the whole process that has to be followed so the net is stacked properly, so it deploys on the next set. Guys are falling down and getting tossed around as they try to handle the net. The net itself is 100 fathoms deep (600 feet) and nearly a mile long. It takes 15 minutes at 12 knots to set out, and three hours to pull in. It is an amazing process to watch.

June 13 (Friday the 13th): On the bridge by 0415. Today, we are looking for school fish rather than fishing rafts.

We dropped the net around 0825.

The set was rough with the work skiff having huge issues transferring the cables to the ship.

About four hours later, we load 25 metric tons of yellowfin tuna on board.

I have been given the duties of all of the ship’s paperwork. We have an official observer aboard with whom I fill out the necessary documents for the catch.

You need to do this even if you get skunked. It was a fair catch, but we are only at about 250 tons, and won’t head in until we reach 850 tons. The ship has been out for 24 days. No telling how long it will take to reach the quota.

June 14: I went to the galley to make coffee, and the ammonia smell is super strong this morning. The cooling system for the fish holds is an ammonia-based plant, and there are strong blasts of the odor at times. I’m not sure what the health repercussions are to exposure to it, but will research that when I have access to Internet.

I have made a list of tasks to do in the mornings, so I keep myself busy, and actually get a little work done.

There aren’t any work lists for the crew, so the ship is neglected and dirty. One of the first things I do is hose down the decks around the pilot house (little piles of dog shit all around), then hose off the bridge windows to get the salt crust off. I spend hours upon hours daily glassing around looking for signs of schooling tuna.

June 15: After I plot our position, I discover that we have stopped and are drifting 2.2 nm from a raft. We make our way closer to the raft and spot the telltale flashing red light. We move close to launch a work boat. The past few days have been rough and windy and today is even worse.

The work boat won’t start, so the captain orders the speed boat to tow the work boat to the raft. The boats are launched and begin their way to the raft. They bob up and down, in and out of sight in the 8- to 12-foot seas. They finally get tied up, and put on the sonar, but no fish here. We drift for an hour, waiting and watching, and finally the captain has them come back. As they are getting stowed, the chef brings the captain’s breakfast up. He watches TV and eats.

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