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www.The-Triton.com | November 2018
Charters, guests set to return to Caribbean By Dorie Cox
It was just more than a year ago that hurricanes Irma and Maria raged across the Caribbean. Yacht captains and owners, charter companies and brokers made difficult decisions to cancel or move trips to less affected islands. This year, choices are easier. Yacht industry businesses have worked hard to recover on affected islands, and they have worked equally hard to share positive news. Many resources are back online and construction is underway. Yet there are still areas of damage and limitations, which makes for a twoedged sword, said Capt. John Carlisle. “If we don’t take yachts down there to spend and charter, we can’t expect the Caribbean to afford a fast rebuild,” he said. “If we take guests there and they get ‘burned’ on the idea of the Caribbean by the condition of its current state, then it can be difficult to overwrite those
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Electronic charts, hot tubs, iPads, bilge pumps and clothes dryers are just some of the power-consuming items on today’s yachts. Managing the load is a continual concern for captains and their crew, said a group at this month's Triton From the Bridge lunch discussion. “Everyone is involved in power management,” a captain said. “The chef knows, ‘Before I crank up this second oven, I need to call the engineer and see where we are and if he’s ready for me to
Fraser, Acrew honor yacht crew with awards.
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Rules of the Road It’s time to review taxes that apply to Florida boat sales.
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Where in the World PHOTO/Phil Blake, Yacht Haven Grande
The William Thornton, known as Willy T, has been replaced after being destroyed during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The popular floating bar and restaurant is now off Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands.
experiences and convince them to head there again for a few years.” To balance this, he suggested captains and crew have information, preparation and realistic expectations. “We all need to begin chartering
Captains: No shock that yacht electric power load a concern From the Bridge
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add the extra load.’” Each department is trained to pay attention to certain details and check in with the engineer before one more thing gets turned on, another captain said. “You’ve got TVs going and lots of stuff on. Stews are good at saying, ‘I’ve got two dryers and I need to go to three,’” a captain said. “It’s that time of day... ‘How’s the load, can I put on another washer?’ ‘Can I get caught up?’” Where this power comes from is an issue. “The typical thing I run into – and I know you, and you, and you do too,” one captain said as he looked around the
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these jewel islands again as soon as possible,” Capt. Carlisle said. “And make the most of the natural amenities and charm for the next few years while
Tow, tow, tow your boat – the view from the front on a ride up the New River to dock.
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Paul Allen’s legacy leaves a positive imprint on yachting By Dorie Cox When Microsoft co-founder and yacht owner Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, he left a legacy for the yacht industry, one of adventure, exploration and humanity that some say will change how the world views its wealthiest citizens. Mr. Allen was, above all else, a philanthropist. A follower of Warren Buffett’s The Giving Pledge to give away a majority of his fortune,
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Crew News About 1,000 captains, crew and industry gathered at the Triton Expo in October.
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