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Import Cuba charts, pronto Bluewater Books and Charts hits the jackpot in Cuba; plans to import new charts.
5 Lauderdale yard upgrades Universal Marine Center invests almost $3 million to upgrade power, add docks and reconfigure its entry.
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Where in the World The owners and crew of M/Y Ingot enjoyed a crew dinner in at DiMillo’s in Portland, Maine, this summer. To see more photos of Ingot’s summer, turn to page 9. PHOTO/CAPT. JEFF RIDGWAY
Miami navigates yacht facility resurgence By Dorie Cox When Ismael “Issy” Perera’s marine business on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale was asked to leave this summer to make room for condos, he could have closed down. Instead he picked up Apex Marine’s operations and moved down to the Miami River. It turned out to be a great move.
“We have land no one else has,” he said, noting the five acres he’s leased on the South Fork Canal where the facility can now handle boats up to 130 feet. “Plus, this is different than the New River because this is a working river.” After years of economic upswings and down times, Perera joins a resurgence of new and growing marine facilities in the Miami area.
“We have two new facilities being built in Miami,” Mayor Tomás Regalado said of projects on Watson Island and the Miami River. “We are very excited because finally the megayacht industry is coming in a grand way.” Watson Island will soon be home to Deep Harbour, a megayacht facility at Island Gardens, a hotel, retail and
See MIAMI, page 46
Break standing orders, miss watch, hit the dock From the Bridge Lucy Chabot Reed
One of the aspects of crew turnover that doesn’t get much attention is the firing process. A captain asked us what other captains thought about the causes of firing. We thought, at first, that the process would vary too much, considering each owner, each captain,
each program and each crew being so different. But when we asked the captains gathered for our monthly From the Bridge luncheon, we discovered that they actually had a lot of the same dealbreaker behavior. Just how they went about firing, however, created room for discussion. When I tossed out the topic question – what is grounds for dismissal – the captains offered thoughts, and I didn’t
interrupt. “Alcohol,” one said. “Insubordination,” said another. “Stealing.” “Anything that’s illegal.” “Whatever they agreed to in the contract.” As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending
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Day-tripping in Barcelona Stew takes the best route to see the Spanish city: on foot.
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Events
Network, Expo in October Captains, crew and industry pros are invited to first Wednesday networking with Crew Unlimited (Oct. 7) as well as to the Expo on Oct. 14.
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Triton Survey What did you do this summer? Looked for work 9% In the yard 13% At the dock 15%
Cruised with owner/guests 64%
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Navigating the Triton
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What’s Inside Plans are in for the latest version of Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale and the annual show is definitely in the mix. PHOTO PROVIDED
Career
News 32 Triton Survey 1,5,13, 44 News 8 Obituary
6 Owner’s View 17 Leadership 25 Crew Coach 22 Training 18 Rules of the Road 19 Diesel Digest 23 Stew Cues 29 Culinary Waves 28 Top Shelf 28 Crew Mess
Crew remember Charlie Howden, a fellow crew who died from pancreatic cancer. PHOTO PROVIDED
1 From the Bridge 10 News Briefs 26 Boats / Brokers 12 Marinas / Shipyards 38 Business Briefs 20 Technology Briefs 19 Fuel prices
Whip up some Pumpkin Spice Mini-Cakes for Halloween. PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN WAMPLER
24 Nutrition 39 Crew Health 36 Onboard Emergencies Editor Lucy Chabot Reed, lucy@the-triton.com Associate Editor Dorie Cox, dorie@the-triton.com
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Write to Be Heard 37 Opinion 4 Letters to the Editor
Events 50 Networking QA 45 Triton Expo 40,41 Networking photos 48 Calendar
Where in the World 14 Cruising Grounds 16 Destination Briefs 4 Crew Eye 9 Photo Gallery 52 Triton Spotter
Advertisers 54 Business Cards 57 Display Advertisers 58 Brokerage Listings Capt. Jeff Ridgway, Rossmare Intl., Capt. John Wampler, Capt. Jeff Werner Vol. 12, No. 7
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Letters to the Editor CREW EYE
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eather does wonderful and frightening things. First Mate Seth Laws of the 90-foot Cheoy Lee M/Y T-Zero caught this summer storm on its way in Gloucester, Mass., with his Nikon D810. New to the charter market, T-Zero’s three-member crew explored New England’s secret places to give their guests great summer memories.
Crew see yachting like no one else can. Consider this page your canvas to share your views of yachting. Send photos to editorial@ the-triton.com.
No payment for yacht captains after yacht sales Regarding the recent Owner’s View column [“Spiff for a sale should come from the owner, not a broker,” page A3, August edition], bravo. What a very clear, very honest and well articulated response regarding the relationships and responsibilities between the three parties to the sale of a yacht. I would embrace it being engraved in a big brass plaque for display at numerous waterfront locations. If captains want to collect commissions for the sale of a yacht, they need to get a license to practice. Be prepared to share the infrequent wealth with the brokerage and sales associates. Captains must stick to doing our jobs well. If we choose to have a sales license and perform the duties of being a captain as well, then we must do both well. I have had licenses to sell ships and yachts in two states for 20 years. I keep my focus on the desires of the owner – or the party I am in agreement with – in the course of a buy or sale. Helping transactions promotes business in the industry. Hindering transactions is breaking the law. I strongly suggest captains do the first to our best ability. We will be remembered in either case. Choose wisely. Capt. Herbert Magney
Crew give back; Palmer Johnson move disappoints; Triton sparkles Crew giving back touches industry
What a lovely, beautiful story [“Dorothea crew to return to South Pacific iwht a little bit of yachting’s good will,” September issue]. Everyone in our little shop is happy to help. Michael T. Moore Moore & Company
Wisconsin is a great place with fantastic, salt of the earth, kind of people. I wish all the workers and their families a smooth and prosperous transition into their next phase of life. Disappointing news indeed. Capt. James via the-triton.com
Sad to hear of PJ move
Move doesn’t surprise
That’s disappointing [“PJ moving to Holland,” page 10]. Wisconsin has a world-class shipbuilding workforce. They’re lineage, coincidentally, goes back to the Netherlands and Germany. But both PJ and Burger are inherently American brands that build great products.
Great, outsource another U.S. manufacturer to a foreign country for purely tax consideration. It’s not like carbon fiber boats can’t be built here. Way to go, federal/state governments. Cap’n Geech via the-triton.com
Professional development norm
This is a positive and forward step in continuous professional development becoming the norm in the yachting industry particularly for captains and senior crew [“Crew Coach course accredited,” August issue]. We need to keep continuing to work with external accrediting agencies (universities, institutes and colleges) to strengthen the relationships and to ensure credibility for the programs being offered. This can only help with improving captains’ leadership, people and relationship skills as well as future career options. Congratulations to the Crew Coach. Capt. Ian Bone, chairman Yacht Captains Association
New Triton format sparkles
As longtime readers of and advertisers in The Triton, all of us at Maritime Professional Training were excited to preview the newly formatted edition. I was extremely pleased to see that despite the new streamlined and modern look, The Triton itself remained true to its core values and audience. With interesting, informative and topical articles, as well as fun pictures and an up-to-the-minute event calendar, The Triton is a great go-to for anyone in the yachting community. Well done. Lisa Morley, vice president Maritime Professional Training
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Chart purveyors may soon carry current charts for Cuba By Lucy Chabot Reed In the coming months, Bluewater Books & Charts expects to have up-todate nautical charts for Cuba and its surrounding reefs and islands. A three-day research trip to the Caribbean island in early September yielded great results, said Vivien Godfrey, co-owner of the bookstore and chart service in Ft. Lauderdale, including the discovery of numerous charts more current than Bluewater now carries, connections with government cartographers, and an interest in having Bluewater provide global charts and English-language guide books on the island. “We hit the jackpot,” Godfrey said after the trip. “The charts are excellent, as high a quality as any U.S. or UKHO [UK Hydrographic Office] charts.” The charts are in Spanish, but the symbols and abbreviations are the same as those in any nautical chart. Geo-em – GeoCuba Estudios Marinos – is the hydrographic office that does all of the sea and land mapping for the Cuban government. It
does not sell its printed charts outside of Cuba, and Godfrey said Bluewater may be its first importer. “There are chart agents around the world who should go, but it’s not that important to them because they don’t sell to yachts,” said John Mann, coowner of Bluewater. Three charts cover the entire island in enough detail to plan voyages, Godfrey said. Additional charts are available for each section for those who want to explore in more depth. “The charts show clearly the reefs and areas of no anchoring,” she said. “They know they have some of the most pristine reefs in the world, and they’re concerned about it.” While cartographers still make many corrections by hand, several of the eight chart kits that cover the island are corrected monthly. “It was not that many years ago – maybe five years – that the UK Hydrographic Office was still hand correcting charts before they sent them out the door,” Godfrey said. “And the UKHO is the largest in the world, so they [Cuba] are not so far behind.”
While Bluewater hopes to eventually get the digital, print-on-demand charts, Godfrey said they will start by importing paper charts. The Cuban officials were, perhaps, a bit disappointed that Bluewater didn’t place an order then and there, Mann said. But their license to visit was restricted to research. They couldn’t sign any contracts or buy anything for commercial use, Godfrey said. That’s OK, because they have to work out the details of paying for Cuban charts, she said. While nautical charts have always been legal to buy and import, Bluewater gave up doing so in 2009 when banks became reluctant to wire money into Cuba. “Seven years ago we stopped ordering because it was too difficult to make payment,” she said. “Even Barclays in the UK said they wouldn’t do it. Eventually we just gave up.” In late September, she said she hoped to have it worked out in a matter of weeks. Then it’s just a matter of ordering and shipping. She hopes to have charts on hand in time for the Ft. Lauderdale show in early November.
And sometime next year, she hoped Bluewater might provide Cuba with UKHO charts for places yachts and ships continue on to, such as the Caribbean and Central America. Bluewater also might provide Englishlanguage books to the island, including a book about the birds of Cuba. Godfrey and Mann said they learned more about Cuba than they expected. For example, the best and easiest way to get service for boats is to become a member of the Hemingway International Yacht Club in Havana, they said. For $150 a year, members have access to Commodore José Miguel Díaz Escrich, who can help with berthing at marinas around the country, getting fuel, and finding other services. Godfrey was excited about the trip and thinking up ways to help captains travel to Cuba, including assembling charts and even trip planning. “That’s not normally part of our service, but Cuba is different.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments: lucy@the-triton.com.
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Owner’s gain, crew’s pain when yacht tows tender Owner’s View Peter Herm
In 30 years of big boating, I had never towed a tender until last season. Now that I have done it, I will not go back to little blow-up boats. (I used to call them inflatables, too.) But I do realize that towing a large tender is not the favorite addition for captains and crew, and I fully understand why. Unfortunately, my boat is not yet big enough to keep a pair of 30-foot tenders in a climate-controlled garage below decks like, say, Steven Spielberg on M/Y Seven Seas. (Note the yet in that sentence.) Last season, we towed a 30-foot center console from Florida to Grenada and back. It was a dramatic improvement for the overall guest experience compared to the 18-foot inflatable on the sun deck. We could anchor in one place and see the area by tender in some pretty choppy water without torturing the guests or moving the big boat. We caught some pretty big fish and the ladies were much happier not bouncing around and getting wet on many trips. It was also nice to have two decent tenders so that a group could go to the beach while others went to fish. When I proposed the towed tender idea to our captain at the time, he was understandably not excited. For him, it was another project with its own
list of items to break and maintain. It would be a new headache, for sure, something to worry about in transit, and potentially another crew member or fraction thereof to manage, house and feed. Completely normal concerns. The boat’s insurance company was also not enamored with the idea. The premiums were not so bad, but the policy had limitations on cruising area, nighttime towing and a long list of other exclusions rendering the coverage almost non-existent. The insurers were also concerned about the captain’s experience in towing, which fortunately he had in spades. He knew exactly what we were getting into; both the agony and the pleasure. My reaction to both captain and insurance company was that we should try it and see what happened. We set up the towing rig correctly and had a detailed towing plan in place, including placards in the wheelhouse. There were lights, cameras and a GPS tracker on the tender. We added anything the captain recommended to make towing the least aggravating and safest possible. A slight crew adjustment was also made in that the mate became a licensed captain as well. The results were spectacular. Other than a broken foredeck hatch on the tender in heavy seas off St. Lucia, it was a near flawless experience. Guests were thrilled, the beer seemsed colder and the fish were even bigger.
For the divers among us, the experience was also better. We could go to farther dives, and the egress from the water for old fat guys like me was much easier. Once again, as in all owner/crew relationships, it required full disclosure and discussion. It is incumbent upon the captain to help the owner make an informed decision, identifying all the risks, expenses and rewards. I cannot now imagine cruising the islands without a towed tender. It enhances the overall experience considerably and is worth every penny of the additional cost. At our captain’s suggestion, when it comes time to reposition the yacht any distance, we’ll ship the tender. There’s just too much potential for loss or damage on a long trip when we’re not stopping and using it. Like all things in boating, it is not cheap to tow a tender, but as a good friend of mine has said on construction projects, if you are going to do it, do it right. Swallow the dog, swallow the tail. With the proper planning and precautions, a towed tender is a fabulous addition to any boat. Yes, there is the opportunity to lose a tender when towing in heavy seas, but it is more likely to get stolen in many places. It is worth the risk. Bow west, high tide only. Peter Herm is the pen name for a veteran yacht owner who is an entrepreneur based on the East Coast of the U.S. Contact him through www.thetriton.com/author/peter-herm.
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Crew member Charlie Howden dies of cancer Crew member Charlie Howden, 36, died Sept. 9 in Ft. Lauderdale from pancreatic cancer. Mr. Howden worked in yachting more than a decade on vessels such as M/Y Cakewalk, M/Y Casual Water, M/Y Fortrus and M/Y The Big Blue. He was Mr. Howden diagnosed Aug. 1, 2013, after a year and his wife of tests and false diagnoses. He started treatment, and in March 2014 received clear test results. But the cancer soon returned. To stay strong through treatments, he continued to paddleboard, and in May he paddled more than 200 miles in 11 days in Costa Rica to raise more than $15,000 for the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation, a cancer research organization. Mr. Howden was able to attend a fundraiser on Sept. 3 with his wife, Dalya, and crew mates as well as his parents, brother and sister from England. Supporters raised $22,000 to help with his medical expenses. About 100 friends also gathered for a celebration of his life, which included a paddle out from the beach on Sept. 17. “It was a good night, it was fun; a true yachtie event, through and through,” friend Carmen Golinski said. The two most recently worked together on M/Y Cakewalk. “He’s been like my little brother since 2004. He was such an honest and good person; a model as a friend and as crew. He was energetic, totally sporty and up for any challenge. He probably broke records for surviving that type of cancer so long, but it was like paddleboarding after he was diagnosed. It was one of those things he wanted to accomplish.” Longtime friend and former yacht crew mate Aaron Byers met Mr. Howden while both were working on a refit on S/Y Atlanta in early 2000. The two became instant buddies. “Back then, crew were boaters, explorers and adventurers,” Byers said. “It was a way to see the world and that’s how he loved it. Charlie was genuine and selfless. He was the person that you wanted to be.” – Dorie Cox
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Photo Gallery
The 11-member crew of M/Y Ingot, a 153-foot (47m) Burger, enjoyed a great summer cruising New England waters between Sag Harbor, N.Y., Mystic, Conn., and Bar Harbor, Maine. PHOTO/CAPT. JEFF RIDGWAY
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida networked last night in Ft. Lauderdale to thank volunteers who helped organize the second annual PHOTO/LUCY REED Marine Industry Day in June.
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News Briefs Sailor killed in Clipper race
British sailor Andrew Ashman was killed just after midnight on Sept. 4 while reefing the mainsail during the Clipper Round the World Race, which left London in late August. He was 49. A paramedic from southeast London, Mr. Ashman was sailing with the IchorCoal boat (CV21). Seas were moderate as a strong breeze was building to Force 6 (24-30 mph / 21-27 knots), about 120nm off the Portuguese coast heading south toward Brazil in the first leg of the race, organizers said in a statement. The boat’s skipper, Darren Ladd, reports that Mr. Ashman was knocked unconscious by the mainsheet and possibly the boom. He never regained consciousness. This is the 10th edition of the race since being established almost 20 years ago. Mr. Ashman’s death is its first fatality. More than 3,300 sailors have competed in the 11-month race that stretches 40,000 miles. All the boats in the race observed a moment of silence the following day in Mr. Ashman’s honor.
Australia to accept MCA credentials
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced that, beginning in early 2016, it will offer four new certificates of competency for mariners working on commercial motoryachts. The new qualifications include: l Watchkeeper Deck <3000GT Yachts with Deck Rating endorsement (Endorsement for Master <200GT optional) l Chief Mate <3000GT Yachts l Master <500 GT Yachts l Master <3000 GT Yacht AMSA has drafted Marine Order 743 (Master and deck officer yachts) that offers details for the new qualifications. It is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2016. Similar qualifications exist in the UK and New Zealand, and Marine Order 74 will allow AMSA to recognize equivalent certificates issued by the MCA and Maritime New Zealand. AMSA will recognize sea time gained on any vessel (not just “trading vessels”) of qualifying size. “It is a huge step forward to have an easier and more straightforward
process for returning captains who hold MCA qualifications to convert these to Australian qualifications, which would allow them to return to work in Australian waters on commercial vessels,” AMSA said in a statement. “The new initiative is aimed at making the transition smoother and easier to understand, with training schools clued in as to which areas need to have bridging courses designed to bring the captains’ skills and qualifications up to par with the Australian requirements.”
New Panama Canal lock leaks
One of the new locks in the Panama Canal’s $5.25 billion expansion has cracked and leaks. The crack appeared during testing of the new Cocoli Locks on the Pacific side. A video on gCaptain.com shows water pouring out of the wall across the width of the chamber. Workers began filling the new lock in June but the barrier separating the new lock from the Pacific Ocean was removed in late August. On Sept. 7, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said it was awaiting
a report from its contractor, Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) before determining if the locks will open as scheduled in April. Despite not having its report, the ACP noted that the “some water seepage” was detected as the locks were being stressed tested to “level differentials much higher than those required for normal operations”, according to a statement. The ACP has since appointed two independent structural engineers to evaluate the reasons for the “localized issue” and to assess GUPC’s solution, once provided. Creating the third set of locks is the bulk of the $5.25 billion expansion project and includes construction of bigger locks on the Atlantic and Pacific sides to allow for larger container ships, effectively doubling capacity. The expansion is 93 percent complete and was in its testing phase when the leaks appeared. The canal turned 100 years old in 2014. A core sample pulled from the lock shows the concrete riddled with air pockets, according to photos on gCaptain.com.
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News Briefs Palmer Johnson moving to Holland
Palmer Johnson Yachts filed a notice with the state of Wisconsin on Sept. 2 indicating it plans to close its Sturgeon Bay yacht building facilities. It plans to move production to a shipyard it recently acquired in the Netherlands, according to a company statement. The closure of the company’s 96year-old shipyard will occur in several phases beginning Oct. 31. According to the statement, Palmer Johnson plans to focus on its new carbon composite SuperSport series of yachts. In July 2014, Palmer Johnson launched the first in the series, M/Y Khalilah, a gold-colored, 150-foot (48m) carbon-composite yacht. “The second PJ48 metre carbon SuperSport hull being built in Norway will be completed in the new facility from November this year,” the company said in the statement. “A third hull will follow in April 2016. Moulds for the PJ 42 metre SuperSport are also being manufactured as the company has an order for the first of this model, which will be delivered in late 2017.
MPT founder dies
Elmer Morley, the founder of the Ft. Lauderdale-based maritime training school Maritime Professional Training (MPT), died Aug. 17 of pancreatic cancer. He was 85. Mr. Morley was a chief engineering instructor at MPT, which he founded in 1983 with his wife, Beverly. MPT is one of the largest privately held maritime training facilities in the U.S. and consistently trains over 10,000 students annually. His children – Amy Morley Beavers, Ted Morley and Lisa Morley – and his wife work at MPT. He was also a grandfather and great-grandfather. “My father was a great man, with a love for the sea and a passion for the maritime industry,” Lisa Morley said. “Death is no more the end of life than the horizon is the end of the ocean. His legacy lives on in his family and MPT, the school that he was so proud of. “
Journalist dies at Cannes
A Serbian journalist died during a sea trial on Sept. 12, according to news reports. The woman, who was 30,
appears to have jumped out of the 33foot (10m) rigid inflatable after it hit a wave and its two other passengers were thrown overboard. It is thought that she panicked and jumped, and was caught in the propeller. The three were test driving the boat during the Cannes Yachting Festival. The two who were thrown overboard were rescued by firefighters.
Uber still not back in Lauderdale
Elected officials in South Florida’s Broward County could not come to an agreement in mid-September over rules to regulate ride-sharing services such as Uber. After discussing the issue for seven hours, county commissioners ended their Sept. 17 meeting at midnight and will reconsider the rules on Oct. 13. Uber pulled out of Broward County, which includes Ft. Lauderdale, on July 31 after objecting to new county rules that require drivers to be fingerprinted, submit to background checks, and carry the kind of insurance needed for commercial vehicles.
Phuket hosts Thailand Yacht Show
The Phuket Yacht Show has been renamed the Thailand Yacht Show and is scheduled for Feb. 11-14 at Phuket’s Ao Po Grand Marina. It is being organized by SYE Pte Ltd, which also stages the annual Singapore Yacht Show each April. The announcement was made aboard the 41m M/Y Ocean Emerald, the first yacht to get the country’s new Superyacht Charter Licence. The new licence provides the Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region with a tool in its quest to become a global yachting destination. “This year already, over 75 superyachts cruised through Phuket alone,” Chula Sukmanop, director general of the Thailand Marine Department, told the Phuket News last month. “We want to encourage these yachts to stay for longer and use it as a base from which to charter, and we want more and more of them to come.” Ao Po Grand Marina has a capacity of 260 yachts up to 100m or more in length.
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Marinas / Shipyards
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Marinas / Shipyards New marina OK’d in Dania Beach
A new megayacht marina called Dania Beach Megaport is in the works for waterfront property behind the old St. Maurice Catholic Church and across the Dania Cut-off Canal from Marine Max, just west of Derecktor Shipyard. The city of Dania Beach approved preliminary permits to allow for a marina on 5 acres of the waterfront property. Plans call for four, 400-foot piers that can accommodate any number of yachts in a flexible design. The facility will be a marina, with
only minor repairs allowable at the dock. “We’re excited about the project,” said Ken Edelman, president of Edelman Development Corp., a real estate development company in Weston, Fla., just west of Ft. Lauderdale who will develop the property. “We know it’s very much needed,” he said. “My father, my partner in this project, is a boater and we’ve always been interested in developing a marina. There’s an increasing demand for these types of boats and not a lot of place for them to dock.” Edelman is under contract to buy the property from the Archdiocese of Miami, pending city approval of the project. Dania Beach gave its final approval on Sept. 8. Additional state and federal permits are needed to dig out the basin and build the piers. Those permits are expected to be received by the end of the year, with construction beginning in the first half of 2016. Edelman said he expects construction to take about a year. – Lucy Chabot Reed
Companies join to push Balearics
Four Spain-based companies have banded together to create a program to attract more yachts to the Spanish islands of Palma and Ibiza Balearic Yacht Destination is made up of Marina Ibiza, Astilleros de Mallorca, STP Shipyard Palma (below), and Port Adriano. The goal is to present the islands as a complete destination, both for owners and guests but also for repair and maintenance. The project was officially launched at the Monaco show in late September.
IGY gets honored again
The marinas managed by IGY Marinas in the Caribbean have been reaccredited with a 5 Gold Anchor Award and ICOMIA’s Clean Marina Award by The Yacht Harbor Association. This marks the fifth consecutive year the marinas have been so honored. IGY Marinas manages Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, Yacht Club at Isle de Sol in St. Maarten, and Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia The Golden Anchor program is voluntary and grades marinas on performance, cleanliness, safety, and customer service through secret shoppers, TYHA auditors, and berth holder questionnaires. Five anchors is the highest rating.
Marina proposed for Berrys Bay
Berrys Bay Marina Company has filed an application with North Sydney Council to develop an 84-slip marina and 70-boat dry stack facility on Berrys Bay on the lower North Shore, according to a story in The Sydney Morning Herald. Residents oppose the project.
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UMC yard rebuilding its entry, adding docks, upgrading power By Lucy Chabot Reed About 18 months ago, Capt. Bernard Calot tried to get his boat into Rolly Marine on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, but it was full. They suggested he look into dockage at neighboring Universal Marine Center. Not only did he find room for the 121-foot M/Y Olga, he found room for about a dozen other yachts, which seemed odd since shipyards all around South Florida were full. This place was empty. This was the old Greek yard, also known as Ft. Lauderdale Shipyard in 2004 when its Synchrolift collapsed and dropped the 130-foot M/Y Sacajawea. The yard was bought out of bankruptcy about six years ago for about $12 million, Calot said. Like many properties, it sat idle during the recession, welcoming the few people who knew it was open and who didn’t need services or amenities. When Calot discovered it in the winter of 2013-2014, he called some friends and within a week, a half dozen boats were there. Calot told the story as he rode around the revitalized yard in a golf cart in late August, pointing out the new paint job on the leasable warehouse space, noting where trailers and parking will go, and explaining how the docks will be reconfigured over the coming months. “I love this,” said Calot, who became marketing manager at UMC in July. “I love boats, and I love the challenge. I have been really lucky to have good owners, nine years with Olga and three years before that. But now, every night I go home, just 11 miles from here. I got a new motorcycle and I ride that everywhere. And I can work with captains, on projects, on boats and solve problems. I just love it. To be on the other side of the fence, I’m learning so much.” The yard makes its money by providing slips and some services such as hauling of tenders, storage and space rentals. It charges a percentage of work done by its preferred vendors, and charges a gate fee for contractors not on site. “I’m trying to be competitive,” Calot said. “You know the frustration of captains for the past 10 years, of everything being so expensive and there not being any space. Ft.
Lauderdale needs more dockage.” In high season, he says he charges $2.75 a foot, and gate fees are $35. Low season rates are about $2 a foot. The yard has a lift for tenders. but there are no plans to haul yachts. In addition to the cost of a lift (about $1 million), the yard would need to fortify the parking area to handle the weight of hauled vessels (about $3 million) so that service must wait. So they are hauling tenders only; storage is about $360 a month on land in the undercover area in the middle of the yard. Managers of the yard got the OK in late August from the owners to spend close to $3 million to upgrade the power, shift some docks, dig out some land, and reconfigure the entrance to double the amount of slips from 17 to 35, about 4,000 linear feet. The basin has about 9-13 feet of depth. “On Nov. 1, we’re supposed to be able to flip the breaker,” Calot said, giving all slips up to 480 volts of power. One of the key changes will be the entry to the yard off the New River. Tucked in a bend of the river, Calot noted that it can be a challenge to maneuver into the basin. Removing some land on the west side of the existing entrance will straighten out the entry to make it easier and make more room for dockage on the east side. The first phase of the new concrete floating docks was expected to begin on Oct. 12, with the rest of the docks expected to arrive in early November as the rest of town is busy with the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. By the end of the year, all the work should be done, he said. And while the yard targets yachts of about 130 feet, the redesign will allow it to receive and dock as many as eight yachts up to 160 feet. The old 150-foot Feadship M/Y Endless Summer has been there a year getting a full refit, Matrix Rose was under shrinkwrap in late August getting a topsides paint job, and M/Y Loose Ends and M/Y Unforgettable had just pulled in. By mid-September, Calot said, the yard was full, with 10 yachts on a waiting list. Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@ the-triton.com.
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From the baroque La Sagrada Familia to a plaza (below), Barcelona sights PHOTOS/ANGELA ORECCHIO (and food seen right) makes for great sightseeing.
From Las Ramblas to Parc Guell, try baroque, mod Barcelona by foot By Chief Stew Angela Orecchio I’m standing on the bridge deck as we slowly pull into the marina. A flock of gulls fly overhead and church bells ring somewhere in the distance. There is a faint smell of food cooking and I see joggers, panhandlers and partiers returning home on the promenade. This is Barcelona. I feel a sense of excitement as we pull into the dock for our first time in port in two weeks. It’s been a few years since I’ve been here but I remember the skyline well, with its mix of baroque and modern architecture and it’s most famous construction site, La Sagrada Familia. Barcelona is a quirky and cosmopolitan city that boasts its history and culture and yet has a sense of pride for its relentless movement into the modern. I catch a glimpse of the Cristobal Colon monument at the end of Las Ramblas and feel a sense of comfort that everything is just as I left it years ago. It must be 8:30 in the morning and the sun is already heating up the streets. I can’t wait to get out and explore this beautiful city once again. I’ve always known Barcelona as
a walking city and Marina Port Vell couldn’t be a more perfect jumping off point to most attractions in the city. After work, myself and some other crew decide to go for a walk. We turn left outside the marina and walk the promenade to the beginning of the famous Las Ramblas. The promenade is wide and a great place to exercise or stroll so we aren’t surprised at how many people are out running, biking and skateboarding. We reach the Cristobal Colon monument and turn up Las Ramblas where the crowd turns into shoppers and sightseers. I remember a strange little bar, known as the fairy bar (La Bosque de Fades) near the Wax Museum so we stop in for a quick look. Inside, it’s dark and cavernous. There are a multitude of hidden corners and wax fairies dotted around the ceiling. Thunder booms over a loudspeaker on a timer and raindrops fall from various crevices overhead. While interesting, the weather is far too nice outside to sit in a cave so we continue our journey on Las Ramblas. On a whim we turn right down a busy road and I see one of the vegetarian restaurants I read about
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awhile back so we stop for a bite. Maoz is a small, buffet-style restaurant offering falafel and other Middle Eastern foods. We go back for seconds and only stop ourselves because we know we have more walking to do. We let ourselves get lost among the cobblestone streets of the gothic quarter. There is a contrast between gothic architecture and funky businesses here that reflects the mood of the city perfectly. Eventually, we meet the rest of the crew in a busy bar closer before we head home for the night. One our second day, I step outside at 8 a.m. and into a wave of heat, and I wonder if it isn’t really noon. I head off to meet a girlfriend studying dance movement therapy at a university here. We meet at Cristobal Colon and she takes me to the Mercado de la Boqueria, a lively market with every food imaginable. I let out a squeal when I find a stall that carries the famed Thai durian fruit. I grab two fresh-squeezed juices and we carry on walking. As we chat, we pass Placa Catalunya and then stroll through La Ciutadella Park past outdoor yoga, kickboxing, karate and tai chi classes. At the other end of the park, we end up back near
the marina where we say our goodbyes. I’m relieved to get some cool air on board after a hot walk. Later that afternoon, a friend and I hike up the hill toward Sants-Montjuic. We never really know if we actually make it up the entire hill because at one point there is some confusion about which road to take. We decide we’ve hiked far enough and jump in a cab for La Sagrada Familia. As we drive through a wealthy and manicured neighborhood, our cab driver chats to us about everything from trees to an upcoming street party. La Sagrada Familia, designed by artist Antoni Gaudi, began construction in 1882 and has plans to finish in 2026, making it one of the longest construction sites in history. The public is permitted inside, but we decide against it since the line is long. Instead, we huddle across the street with hundreds of other impatient tourists, heads tilted back, in awe at the mind that created such a unique structure. As I look around I see a mix of emotions on faces in the crowd and I know I’m not alone when I wonder how I’m supposed to feel about the unfinished Roman Catholic Church. We catch another cab up a large
hill to another of Gaudi’s wonders, Parc Guell. We wind through dirt pathways and bushes, stopping at various lookouts high above the city. The view is breathtaking and offers a panoramic vista across the city to the ocean. Along the way we marvel at slanted overhangs, intricate shapes, and designs made from pebbles and shells. Instead of confusion, this time I feel whimsical and imagine I might see a gnome or two if I’m lucky. As we pull out of the marina on our third and final day in Barcelona, I realize that I never made it through the neighborhood of Barcelonetta to the beach. I kick myself a little as it’s only a five-minute walk from Marina Port Vell. Barcelona is not a place to skip through in a day or two. There are far too many interesting and exciting things to see and do. This fact is actually a lucky thing for crew who become bored easily in places they frequent each season. Angela Orecchio is a chief stew and certified health coach. This article was edited from her blog, Savvy Stewardess, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Yachting, www.savvystewardess.com. Comment to editorial@the-triton.com.
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Destination Briefs Indonesia to build yacht marinas
The Tourism Ministry in Indonesia is working toward attracting up to 5,000 yachts to visit in 2019. “We have set a target of attracting 1,500 yacht visits in 2015; 4,000 in 2018; and 5,000 in 2019,” Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said during the 2015 Indonesia Yacht Forum in Jakarta on Aug. 21, according to a story in The Jakarta Post. To accommodate them, the ministry plans to build 100 marinas in the next five years. Four of them will be built this year, including one in Banyuwangi, East Java.
USCG seeks input on Seattle waters
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for public comments from mariners familiar with the waterways around Bellingham, Wash., near Seattle, specifically issues with the visibility, placement or location of aids to navigation. Comments are accepted until Nov. 30. The area being studied includes Bellingham Bay, Bellingham Channel, Semiahmoo Bay, Boundary Bay, and Hale Passage. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and emergency communication capabilities and future development projects. To see a map of the study area and complete the questionnaire, visit www. uscg.mil/d13/dpw/wams.asp.
Canada plans floating LNG plant
Steelhead LNG has signed an agreement and lease with the Malahat Nation to build Malahat LNG, a liquid national gas facility, on the shore land formerly known as Bamberton, about 8km south of Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, Canada. The proposed facility would include floating liquefaction facilities moored to the shoreline. The Malahat Nation is a 319member nation on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of Mill Bay. It is part of the Te’mexw Treaty Association, which in April signed an agreement with Canada and British Columbia that will lead to self-government.
Yacht dive tour guides open in Fiji Superyacht Private Expeditions (SPE), specialists in dive adventures, has launched its Fiji division with offices in Marina Denarau.
Tahiti Private Expeditions (TPE) owners Christelle and Rodolphe Holler developed SPE a few years ago to help superyacht owners and operators explore the region. The Hollers have teamed with Capt. David Jamieson, a divemaster and Fiji resident of more than 10 years, to manage Fiji operations for SPE. Capt. Jamieson first arrived in Fiji as captain of the 30m S/Y Aile Blanche in 1999 and has owned and operated his own shore support agency, Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji (previously Yacht Help Fiji) for the past 13 years. For more information, visit www. superyacht-private-expeditions.com
Olympic dockage available
Brazil Yacht Services has entered into an exclusive agreement with Pier Maua to provide dedicated dockage for yachts at its facilities in downtown Rio de Janeiro for next summer’s Olympic Games. The location in the redeveloped area now known as Porto Maravilha is close to the MAR Museu and the Santiago Calatrava designed Museu do Amanhã. For more information, e-mail olympics@brazilyachtservices.com.
China builds airstrip on reef
China is building a third airstrip in contested territory in the South China Sea, according to a story by Reuters news service. Satellite photographs show a rectangular area 3,280 yards (3,000m) long on Mischief Reef, one of several artificial islands China has created in the Spratly archipelago. China has built something similar on two other reefs, Subi and Fiery Cross, said Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) at Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) think tank, according to Reuters.
Charleston plans deepest harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given its final substantive approval for the deepening of South Carolina’s Charleston harbor to accommodate post-Panamax container ships. The harbor channel is to be deepened to 52 feet and the entrance channel to 54 feet, a move that would make the harbor the U.S. east coast’s deepest. Additionally, the port’s turning basins will be enlarged. The plans for the deepening will go to Congress with authorization expected early next year.
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Build loyalty and support slowly to keep crew, program together Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais
As yacht crew build a career, it’s common for them to jump from job to job. I did it myself on route to becoming a first officer. I admit I didn’t give much thought to it. What I recognize now is that I rarely felt loyalty toward the owners, captains or crews I worked with. When there’s little loyalty, everyone looks out for themselves, resulting in high turnover. Loyalty is a feeling of strong support for someone or something. It is also a strong feeling of allegiance. From a leadership perspective, it is the emotional contentment a crew member has in the workplace, pride that the organization brings out the best in them, and a willingness to stay in the organization for longer periods of time compared to the average. On a personal level, loyalty includes commitment to a leader and leaders’ commitment to their followers. Part of the reason for crew turnover is clearly a lack of loyalty on all parts: the captain, crew and owners. People don’t leave jobs; people leave people. When an owner focuses exclusively on the lowest costs possible for the vessel, when a captain sees crew as disposable, and when crew see captains, owners and co-workers as taking advantage, loyalty becomes scarce. Owners and captains may talk about the importance of loyalty, and crew may want to be loyal. It’s just that loyalty isn’t created through talk. Neither is it created with a larger salary. Loyalty is created through action. It is created bit by bit, day by day, through consistent behavior by everyone. Loyalty is important because it means that people at all levels of the hierarchy are respected and there is consistency between what people say and what they do. A lack of loyalty is detrimental to an organization and results in the loss of trust, poor workmanship, gossip, cliques and potentially a mass exodus of crew. Loyalty is created when team members experience genuine care from the leader. And it grows when crew members know they are important. It’s impossible to be a good leader without being loyal to the team. Creating loyalty requires courage,
and being courageous isn’t always easy. Saying no to the boss when the situation calls for it takes courage, but sometimes it’s necessary. When the crew see their captain standing with them and fighting for them in an uncomfortable situation, they begin to feel loyal. As John Wooden, the winningest coach in U.S. college basketball history once said, “First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead. This is loyalty.” Good leaders develop loyalty through their actions and communication. Focus on the following five components to create lasting loyalty with crew. 1. Appreciation. Demonstrate appreciation toward crew for the hard work they do. Say “thank you” often and mean it. Surprise them with a token of appreciation such as a dinner out. Point out a specific instance in front of the whole team when a particular member did a great job. Show appreciation for the little things as well as the big things. 2. Value. Make sure crew feel valued by treating each person as an individual who brings something unique to the team. Be truthful with them and have rules that make sense. 3. Fairness. Make sure rules apply to everyone, not just some people. And if you must make exceptions, be sure everyone knows why. 4. Care. As John Maxwell so eloquently said, “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Make sure crew know you care about them. 5. Communication. Don’t keep crew guessing about important issues, and definitely don’t let them hear vital information through the grapevine. Even if you don’t know everything, tell what you know when you can. Being on the same page enhances the nuance of team and builds loyalty. Fundamentally, followers want leaders who care about them, treat them with respect and consideration, and deal fairly with everyone. Leaders who demonstrate these characteristics will find loyalty in abundance. And crew will be willing to stick together when things get tough. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is founder and CEO of The Marine Leadership Group. Contact him through www.marineleadershipgroup.com.
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Flag state the authority on crew numbers, minimum manning Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers
The requirements for minimum safe manning originate in various regulations including SOLAS, STCW, IMO resolutions, International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, union guidelines, World Health Organization circulars, and numerous national laws. The underlying principle in all of these rules is to establish the minimum number of people on board to safely operate the yacht. The authority for minimum safe manning is the administration, also known as the flag-state. The statutory applicability of minimum safe manning affects all seagoing vessels, except warships and recreational vessels not engaged in trade (i.e. private yachts). In the yachting world, each flag state defines its own policy for minimum safe manning. Each commercial yacht or, where allowed, those private yachts conducting limited charters will be issued a document outlining the minimum number of crew required on board. This column outlines the policies for the most common flags seen on yachts, listed alphabetically. Antigua and Barbuda: Yachts engaged in trade are considered commercial. As such, they must possess a Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) issued by the flag. Its guidelines are based upon IMO Resolution A.1047 “Principles of Safe Manning” and also the requirements on hours of rest in ILO Convention 180, the STCW Convention, and the Maritime Labour Convention. Bahamas: An MSMD is issued to every ship/unit to verify its compliance with the manning requirements of Section 184 of the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act. Further guidance is outlined in BMA Information No. 115 and the Bahamas Yacht Code. Jamaica: Jamaica issues a Minimum Safe Manning Certificate (MSMC) to charter yachts of 80 gross tons or more. Manning scales are similar to the UK, but with nuances for license, number of personnel needed, and length of voyage. An extensive Manning Policy has been published as guidance. Malta: The Maltese Administration will issue an MSMC for commercial yachts of more than 24m in length
following review of the application for a safe manning document. Malta takes a similar approach to other registries, including consideration of: l Gross tonnage; l Propulsion machinery power; l Length and nature of voyages; l Frequency of port calls; l Nature of areas of operation; l Size, age, type of yacht, type of rig (in case of sailing yachts), equipment, automation and layout; l Yacht’s operational requirements and number of crew required to maintain a safe operation and to handle emergency situations; and l Maintain a safe engineering watch and operate the ship’s machinery. St. Vincent and the Grenadines: This flag amended its safe manning policy in the last revision of its Safety Code of Practice for Pleasure Yachts Engaged in Trade. Previously, an MSMD was required only for commercial yachts above 500gt. For yachts less than that, the owner could determine number of crew. With the amended code, the requirement for an MSMD was lowered to commercial yachts of 24m in length. UK (BVI, Cayman Islands, et al): Overall guidance is provided in Section 26 of the Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3). Based upon the type of yacht (sail or motor), length, tonnage, and area of operation, the flag will issue an MSMD. Under the Cayman Islands flag, an MSMD is mandatory for all pleasure yachts engaged in trade over 500gt, however it is CI policy to provide an MSMD for all yachts of 24m and over, in accordance with the LY3 Code. USA: The U.S. Coast Guard assigns the minimum safe manning criteria for inspected vessels, which will have the minimum complement of officers and crew outlined on the Certificate of Inspection (COI). Under the Maritime Labour Code (MLC) will now require flag states to consider all seafarers in minimum safe manning calculations, including interior staff and chefs, and their working and rest hours. As technology advances, manpower decreases. Yet somehow, the amount of work seems to increase, only to be shared by fewer people. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (IYB). Contact: www.yachtbureau.org.
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Common rail engine delivers power, less emissions at a price Diesel Digest Capt. Jeff Werner
Diesel engines aboard yachts have featured common rail fuel injection since the late 1990s, but common rail engines are not new to marine applications. In Great Britain in 1916, Vickers built a submarine with a common rail diesel engine that used mechanical pumps controlled by engine rotation to deliver fuel at 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi), which is the same pressure power washers use to do a bottom job during haulouts. Now, new common rail engines have an electronic control unit (ECU) that governs a high pressure pump that produces a fuel pressure of 36,000 psi, a 12-fold increase from 100 years ago. A conventional diesel engine uses a gear-driven pump to send fuel directly to each injector. When the fuel pressure is high enough, a valve opens and allows to fuel to enter the combustion chamber from the injector. In a common rail engine, an ECUcontrolled pump feeds a single, largediameter tube or “common rail” rather than an injector. This rail serves as a reservoir that accumulates the fuel at high pressure and distributes it to each injector through a smaller tube. This design allows the fuel to be delivered to the injector at a constant pressure all of the time, regardless of RPM. The advantage of using common rail is found in the extreme high pressure that the fuel is pushed through the injector. According to MTU, which began offering it as a standard feature in 1996, “the higher the injection pressure, the better the fuel atomizes during injection and mixes with the oxygen in the cylinder. This results in a virtually complete combustion of the fuel with high energy conversion, during which only minimal amounts of particulates are formed.” In other words, there is a higher power output with less emissions per gallon of fuel. It is this increase in efficiency and decrease in air pollution that has driven the rapid refinement of common rail engines in the past 20 years for marine applications. But it comes at a price. “With the higher technical performance levels of the injection systems, the demands placed on the
fuel in terms of purity and quality also rise,” says MTU. “Thus the fuel must comply with predefined values for viscosity and lubricity, as components of the high pressure pumps and injectors are lubricated by the fuel. It must also be free of any contamination that would lead to abrasive damage at the high pressures employed.” Viscosity measures fuel’s resistance to flow or fluid thickness, and is one of the most important properties of diesel. Its viscosity index represents its change in viscosity with respect to changes in temperature. The viscosity index is determined by testing its flow rate at 40 degrees C and 100 degrees C. The lubricity of diesel fuel can be problematic due to the regulatory requirements of removing sulfur during the refining process. Since sulfur is a natural lubricant, removing it takes away diesel’s innate ability to lubricate the high pressure engine parts. This loss of lubricity can be compensated for with fuel additives or special coatings on the injection system. Particulate contamination, which leads to abrasion, can be tested with a particle counter and compared with standards set for cleanliness. Many engine manufacturers state that for high-pressure engines, a particle count rating of 18/16/13 should be considered the maximum allowable. This rating means that in every milliliter of fuel, there can be no more than 2,500 particles larger than four microns in size, no more than 640 particles larger than six microns, and no more than 80 particles larger than 14 microns in diameter. What this means for yacht engineers is that fuel must be tested regularly to assure that the fuel feeding a common rail engine meets the engine manufacturer’s specifications. Considering that most fuel filters mounted on diesel engines can only trap particles greater than 10-12 microns, it is imperative that a yacht polish its fuel through a multi-stage filtration system designed to perform diesel dialysis down to three microns, on a regularly scheduled basis. The risk of not doing so is not worth the cost of installing a new set of high performance common rail injectors. Capt. Jeff Werner has been in yachting for almost 25 years. Contact him through MyDieselDoctor.com.
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Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Sept. 15.
Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Sept. 15, 2014
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 461/503 Savannah, Ga. 462/NA Newport, R.I. 617/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 789/NA St. Maarten 736/NA Antigua 695/NA Valparaiso 700/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 721/NA Cape Verde 556/NA Azores 574/1,359 Canary Islands 653/1,022 Mediterranean Gibraltar 561/NA Barcelona, Spain 619/1,399 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/856 Antibes, France 534/1,335 San Remo, Italy 622/1,605 Naples, Italy 610/1,559 Venice, Italy 619/1,578 Corfu, Greece 426/947 Piraeus, Greece 436/953 Istanbul, Turkey 483/NA Malta 584/1,043 Tunis, Tunisia 738/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 738/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 550/NA Sydney, Australia 527/NA Fiji 554/NA
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 879/945 Savannah, Ga. 850/NA Newport, R.I. 857/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,106/NA St. Maarten 1,110/NA Antigua 970/NA Valparaiso 989/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 985/NA Cape Verde 825/NA Azores 915/1,663 Canary Islands 835/1,164 Mediterranean Gibraltar 882/NA Barcelona, Spain 831/1,623 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1070 Antibes, France 835/1,710 San Remo, Italy 975/2,218 Naples, Italy 1,015/2,244 Venice, Italy 1,075/2,220 Corfu, Greece 1,009/2,051 Piraeus, Greece 995/1,824 Istanbul, Turkey 957/NA Malta 942/1,717 Tunis, Tunisia 896/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 887/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 862/NA Sydney, Australia 913/NA Fiji 887/NA
*When available according to local customs.
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Technology
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Technology Briefs Dometic launches watermaker
Pompano Beach-based Dometic Marine has introduced its new XTCZTC Double-Pass Watermaker at IBEX in mid-September.
The XTC-ZTC is a fully automatic, integrated double-pass reverseosmosis system that can purify every source of yacht water, including seawater, brackish water, lake water, river water, or dockside water. It also has mechanical override for full redundancy and can be operated and monitored remotely. The XTC side of the system – the first pass – makes potable fresh water from seawater and feeds it to the ZTC system, the second pass, which further purifies it by removing 95-99 percent of impurities, including hard-water
minerals, heavy metals, particles, viruses, cysts, bacteria, and radioactive contaminants. The system can purify shoreside water before bringing it onboard. “There’s no need to bring bottled water onboard, so owners can eliminate that expense and the plastic waste it generates,” said Ned Trigg, cenior VP of Global System Sales at Dometic. The company also announced that its STIIC – the mobile-enabled Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control – now connects six on-board Dometic systems, including water purification, Eskimo ice machines, premium chillers, the VARC48 variable capacity chiller, refrigeration and climate control equipment. STIIC software allows boat owners – or their captains or technicians – to monitor all of a vessel’s Dometic systems from one location via mobile phone, tablet or computer. STIIC can be used to check a system’s status, change settings, turn it on, turn it off, or diagnose a problem. The STIIC system also allows a technician to perform remote
diagnostics and talk the boat operator through a troubleshooting process.
Furuno rolls out Facebook contest
Furuno USA is giving away equipment to its Facebook friends. The company’s goal is to hit 15,000 “likes” by the end of the year. For every thousand new “likes”, the electronics manufacturer will randomly draw a name from its Facebook fan base and give that person a Furuno GP1670F chartplotter/fishfinder combo unit valued at $700. If the Facebook page hits 15,000 “likes” by Dec. 31, the company will give away one of its recently introduced NavNet TZtouch2 12.1 MFDs valued at $4,000. To join, visit Furuno’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/Furuno.
Life jacket, rashguard inflate
New York-based Quatic Apparel has received U.S. Coast Guard approval for its inflatable life jacket from Float Tech. The low-profile jacket system can be worn alone in warm weather or zipped into a jacket for cooler or inclement weather, with or without sleeves.
It can be set to automatically deploy upon a sudden submersion in water or can be manually activated in two ways. It has self-righting capabilities in case of unconsciousness. The company also has an inflatable rashguard, which inflates with a rip cord in the event of rip currents or exhaustion. It can also be partially inflated by mouth for water activities. It can be rearmed and reused. For more information about both products, visit www.quaticapparel.com.
Aqualuma debuts LED strip lighting Australia-based Aqualuma has introduced color-changing LED strip lighting, sold in 5m rolls with 60 LEDs per meter, that can be cut to the desired length. Also available in warm and cool white. Details: www.aqualuma.com.
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Training
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Onboard training helps crew train for security, career, service On Course Capt. Brian Luke
As yachts continue to grow in size and complexity (systems and regulatory), onboard training will become increasingly necessary to operate them safely and efficiently. There are three types of onboard training for yachts: onboard safety/ security training; career development; and service-oriented training. Examples of onboard safety/security training include tender operations, firefighting, and security awareness, just to name a few. One good example is medical emergencies and the complexity of the medical kits. Anyone who has opened a modern medical kit can testify that these kits are complex, and include schedule ll and IIl prescription medications, injectables, ointments, creams, bone injectors, needles, etc. Facing an emergency is not the ideal time to become familiar with these contents and how to properly use them. Today, there is a definitive need to procure outside professional medical training using the exact kit onboard. This will significantly increase crew’s confidence and the probability of a positive medical outcome in the event of an emergency. The purpose of onboard safety training is to develop a cohesive team using the vessel-specific equipment. Doing so also significantly increases crew confidence. Numerous devastating yacht fires have been reported in the maritime press in the past six months. Fire drills with an onboard firefighting expert (a fireman with actual onboard experience, not shoreside only) to help refine firefighting skills onboard the vessel using the vessel’s own firefighting equipment is immensely valuable. Shoreside firefighting training is still a necessity, but adding onboard training is the equivalent of firefighting training on steroids. A good program will have specific goals in mind and be cognizant of all positive and negative attributes of fighting fires on a specific vessel. This includes the strengths and weaknesses of each particular crew. As with all emergency training, the program should focus on the “when” a fire breaks out, not the “if ” a fire
happens. Onboard safety training can and should be applied to every vessel operating with professional crew onboard, including yachts. The second type of onboard training is career development or professional training. One example is when captains or chief mates help develop the skills and experiences of junior crew. It might include navigation skills, radar use, proper radio phraseology, passage planning, collision regulations, etc. This type of training also includes specific operating procedures for each individual yacht. Even a crew member with years of experience needs vesselspecific training every time they step aboard a new yacht. Captains and chief mates operating larger vessels in a more regulated world have far more responsibility than ever before, and it is progressively more difficult for them to find time to devote to this type of training. To combat this, one chief mate asked us to develop an onboard training program to help him hone his knowledge while helping his deck crew gain the knowledge they need to help prepare for the yachtmaster and Officer of the Watch modules. The third type of training is serviceoriented education. Training providers are increasingly going to the vessel to provide instruction, including silver service, flower arrangement, wine, etc. Although service-oriented training is not a function of security, the results are one of the most important aspects of guest enjoyment. Interior crew are the front line with passengers. A higher level of service results in enhanced owner satisfaction and, in the case of charter guests, higher crew tips. Onboard training can help provide the knowledge and skills necessary for all crew to prevent emergencies. Recognizing and managing emergency situations early on, along with planning, expert supervised drilling and practicing for that moment, early detection and quick action are the keys to successfully handling any emergency or non-normal situation. Onboard training can help yacht captains and crew achieve all of this and keep their career on course. Capt. Brian Luke is chief operations officer for International Crew Training in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him through www.yachtmaster.com.
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Out damned spot! Move fast, but know the way to stain removal Stew Cues Alene Keenan
All yacht stews have tried to remove red wine stains from clothing, napkins or carpet. Red wine is, after all, the drink of choice on yachts. When spilled, it produces a dreadful stain. There are several effective methods to remove red wine stains. However, before trying anything, check the manufacturer’s laundering instructions to prevent damaging the carpet or fabric in an attempt to clean it. The first step is to act quickly to blot up wine, using white paper towels or clean white cloths. (Always use white for blotting, so you can see color transferring and to prevent dye from the blotting cloth transferring to fabric or carpet.) Press firmly, don’t rub, using a clean section of cloth to wick liquid away until no more color shows. Rubbing can spread the stain or push it deeper into fabric or carpet. Most stews instinctively want to dilute wine stains, and guests most certainly want us to do something
quickly. Club soda is the best option. It has a lower pH than water and so acts as a weak acid, plus the carbonation helps lift the stain. Absent club soda, cool water works, too. But there is a better way. Salt has been used as a cleaning agent for hundreds of years, and is considered one of the best options on red wine stains. According to Ingrid Johnson of The Fashion Institute of Technology, the first and easiest thing to do to clean up freshly spilled red wine is sprinkle the surface with a thick layer of salt. The sooner salt is applied, the easier the stain will be lifted. The salt will soak up the wine and turn pink. Use it on sofas, carpets, bedspreads, and most other home items. (But use extreme caution on silk.) I combine these methods, blotting first and then covering in salt. If red wine is spilled onto a tablecloth or carpet during service, just treat it with salt and cover with a clean cloth. For carpets, let salt sit on the stain overnight, then vacuum. If there is residue, mix 1 tablespoon each of hand dishwashing liquid and white vinegar with 2 cups warm water. Apply and blot
until stain disappears; rinse and blot dry. Be sure to rinse. Soap sinks into fibers and over time attracts dirt. For napkins and clothing, cover with a good layer of salt and leave for a couple of hours. Discard salt and rinse. If stain remains, rub a bar of Ivory soap directly on the back side of the stain and rinse. Repeat until stain is gone, then launder in warm (not hot) water. Do not place into dryer unless the stain is completely gone. Heat sets the stain. If the stain still remains, treat using one of these options (but not both): Option 1: Alkaline. Saturate the area with warm water. Apply a paste of color-safe powdered oxygen bleach product and water. Let it work on the stain for 2-10 hours. Rinse and launder as usual. Option 2: Acid. Soak fabric in a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water. Once it lightens, launder the item as usual. Many commercial products work great. Wine Away and Carbona Stain Devils are safe for most materials. Wine Away is great for fabrics, carpet and upholstery. Carbona works great on most fabrics. Some wine stains
will turn blue after you apply stain treatment products, and this is normal. Just launder as usual. Make note of stains and the methods used to treat them. Tell carpet and upholstery cleaners who work on the fabrics what you did. They will have a protocol, and you don’t want to use techniques that work against them. There are many options for stain removal. It is great to have natural options as well as commercial products. Know your materials, and follow manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t give up on stains too easily. It takes patience to become a stain removal expert. But it’s worth it when we consider all the expensive fabrics and upholstery under our care. Alene Keenan is lead instructor of yacht interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale. She shares her experience from more than 20 years as a stew in her book, “The Yacht Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht”, available at http://createspace.com/5377000 and on amazon.com. Contact her at info@ yachtstewguru.com.
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Health
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Perfect solutions to imperfect produce are to blend, cut, mash Take It In Carol Bareuther
The phrase “it’s what’s inside that counts” certainly applies to fruits and vegetables. Yet, since we eat with our eyes, it’s the picture perfect produce that grower’s ship, retailers stock and customers select. There’s a movement under way that puts “ugly” produce in the spotlight. This trend is not only better for the planet, but for people, too. It inspires us to eat more of these great-tasting foods. It’s not just the beauty queens, it’s the plain Janes and even misshapen monsters whose hearts offer just as much disease-preventing nutrients. Forty percent of the food grown in the United States ends up in the trash, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, a New York Citybased non-profit environmental advocacy group. As a food group, fruits and vegetables rank highest in waste, with only 48 percent consumed. This compares to 62 percent, 78 percent and 80 percent for grains, meats and milk, respectively. And it’s not just Americans who are wasteful. The Bristol, U.K.-based Soil Association estimates that 20 to 40 percent of produce grown in those countries is rejected for cosmetic reasons, primarily because it is misshapen. Problems with this waste are twofold. First, discarding produce also means throwing away the scarce land and water resources used to grow it, not to mention the belching of methane that’s emitted when fruits and vegetables rot in landfills. Second, folks in the industrialized world don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. In fact, a UK study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health in 2014, which surveyed 65,000-plus people over 12 years, found that when compared to eating less than one serving of fruits or vegetables daily, the risk of death by any cause was reduced 14 percent by eating 1-3 servings, 29 percent for 3-5 servings, 36 percent for 5-7 servings and 42 percent for seven or
more servings. Retailers on both sides of the pond are bucking this tide by putting what they call “ugly” fruits and vegetables on their shelves. In the U.S., Raley’s Family of Fine Stores based in West Sacramento, Calif., debuted its Real Good produce program earlier this year in partnership with Imperfect Produce, a company that specifically sources and sells what it calls cosmetically challenged yet culinary-sound fruits and vegetables. The chain has been able to sell items like plums, pears and peppers for as much as 30 percent cheaper than its perfect-looking counterparts. Intermarche, the third largest supermarket chain in France, launched its Inglorious Fruit and Vegetable campaign in 2014. Advertisements featured poster children such as “the ugly carrot”, “the grotesque apple”, and “the ridiculous potato”. These ugly ducklings were showcased in their own aisle and for a significant (30 percent or more) cost savings. The campaign was so popular that five competing supermarket chains started similar programs of their own. The real point is that if you’re blending carrots, cutting up apples or mashing potatoes, it doesn’t really matter what a fruit or vegetable looks like on the outside. It’s what’s on the inside – the taste and nutrients – that counts. Here are three tasty ways to add “ugly” produce to your diet: 1. Blend: Fruits and vegetables of all types taste great in smoothies. Try berries, bananas, greens, citrus and winter squash. 2. Cut: Chop, dice and mince fresh produce and add to soups, salads and sandwiches. In addition to misshapen items, this is a good way to use up fruits and vegetables with blemishes or decay spots that can be easily removed. 3. Mash: Potatoes are the star for this cooking method. Try this with yams and hard squash, too. Mash cooked cauliflower or carrots in with potatoes, yams or squash for extra flavor. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Contact her through www.thetriton.com/author/carol-bareuther.
Career
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You have been let go, now what? Accept, learn and move forward Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon
It seems like there is plenty written about obtaining positions and performing your best onboard but what about when it just doesn’t work out? What happens if you’re let go, released or fired? How do you deal with that? Well, stick with me here and I hope I can offer a few helpful insights in case you find yourself in this uncomfortable spot. It can happen. You may hear the dreaded, “we just don’t think it’s working out.” Now, the reasons can be many and varied, but regardless, let’s focus on the mindset moving forward. This is what becomes real important after the fact, after the termination. Like many situations in life, it’s our reaction to events that determines our health and welfare moving forward. So there are three areas I’d like to focus on: taking responsibility, finding the lesson learned, and letting go. First, realize that you had some part in what went down. It’s not time for the blame game. Yes, at first we have our story to defend “our side” in the events. That initial reaction is understandable but you want to move out of that energy as quickly as you can. For one, it’s wasted, draining energy regarding the past, energy that you really are going to want to free up to put to work for your future. Also, quite honestly, others are going to get tired pretty quickly with your defensive sob story. Try taking a little ownership of your part of the situation here. It didn’t happen without you. You were there, you played a role. There is great strength in this honest assessment of things. I don’t mean to sound cold hearted about it but this is just about moving along in your process. Could you have been treated unfairly or poorly? Sure but at least acknowledging your role frees you up from a victim mentality, which is weakening, to an ownership mentality, which is always stronger. The second area is about understanding the lessons learned. What were the valuable takeaways from this experience? Here, the ego and the victim may get sarcastic or defensive about any lessons but they are there,
and they are usually quite clear. Take this learning experience forward with you. Anger, grudges and character assassinations aren’t going to serve you well here. This lesson, though it could be a tough one, is one to file away. Think about how it can benefit you in the future. I know there is a lot of emotion surrounding the whole experience but try to wipe away the dust and debris from emotional thoughts so you can get to the shining clarity underneath. This will serve you well, I promise you. Let difficult people and situations serve as teachers for you in life. They can bring things out, place them before us and because of them we can grow wiser. The third step is letting it go. If you have honestly come to terms with the situation and you have learned and grown, now let it go. Letting go means not attaching any negative story, feelings or victimhood to this now-past event. Try shifting to putting no good or bad on it. It’s happened and it’s done. The only things brought forward are those lessons because they will help you recognize and not repeat behaviors or patterns that may have contributed to your past situation. You are better and wiser because of your experience and that’s something to be thankful for. You are fine and everything is going to be fine, especially if you worked your way through this in a healthy, forward-looking manner. You settled the emotions down, reined the ego in, put both oars in the water and started moving. If you find yourself let go, released or fired, do yourself a huge favor and look honestly at your situation. Move to an ownership mentality as soon as you can. Go ahead and rant, rave and rail to release, if you must, but let that go. Know that you have to let that go. Get through the emotions, get the ego in check and put any negativity about this turn of events behind you as you sail on. This may be a good time to ask yourself; what do I want to do now? What do I really, really want to do now? Enjoy the voyage. Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach. Contact him through www. yachtcrewcoach.com.
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Boats / Brokers
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Boats / Brokers Yachts recently sold
M/Y Philosophy, a 138-foot (42m) yacht built by Brooke Yachts in 1991, by Crom Littlejohn of Northrop & Johnson. S/Y Highland Breeze, a 113-foot (34m) Nautor’s Swan, by Joost Goverts of Northrop & Johnson. S/Y Silver Spray, a 110-foot (33.4m) P.Smit sailing ship built in 1916, by broker Michael Nethersole of Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Rio, a 106-foot (32m) Broward, by Travis Motta and Ross Tannock of Moran Yacht & Ship. M/Y Alaska, a 100-foot (30m) Moonen, by Camper & Nicholsons. M/Y Alaska, a 99-foot (30m) Moonen launched in 2011, listed for 7.35 million euros with Josh Gulbranson of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Principessa, a 94-foot (29m) Ferretti launched in 2005, by BGYB. M/Y Patti Belle, a 90-foot (27.4m) Ocean Alexander launched in 2012, by Kevin Greene Merle Wood & Associates and Lon McCloskey Worth Avenue Yachts. S/Y Demoiselles, an 88-foot sloop designed by Sparkman and Stephens and launched in 1989, by BGYB. M/Y Aegis, an 85-foot Azimut, by broker Chris Chumley of Northrop & Johnson.
Feadship launches 57m Halo
Feadship has launched the 57m M/Y Halo (above) after being in build for 33 months. The exterior – which Feadship called “radical” in a release – was styled by Eidsgaard Design and includes dark window bands in a grey Awlgrip Mocca connecting the side deck windows. The windows are intersected by the silver metallic arches that run from the bridge coaming over the sun deck. With a cruising speed of 16 knots and a range of 5,000nm, M/Y Halo was designed for world cruising.
New listings for sale
M/Y Helios2, the 167-foot (51m) Palmer Johnson launched in 2002, listed for $17.5 million with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts.
M/Y Zoom Zoom Zoom, a 161-foot (49m) Trinity launched in 2005, listed for $12.9 million with Alex Krykanyuk of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Australis, a 157-foot (48m) Oceanfast launched in 2010, jointly listed for just under 13 million euros with Merle Wood & Associates and Burgess. M/Y Lionwind, a 155-foot (47m) Feadship launched in 1983,listed for just under $4 million with Glynn Smith at Denison Yacht Sales. A 155-foot (47m) Feadship launched in 1987, listed for $9.9 million with Dennis Frederiksen of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Only One, a 152-foot Baglietto launched this year, listed for 25 million euros with Crom Littlejohn and John Solomon at Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Starship, the 143-foot (43.5m) yacht built by Van Mill in 1988, listed for just under $9 million with Sanaa Vohra at Northrop & Johnson. A 143-foot (43.5m) Baglietto expected to launch in 2016, listed for 21 million euros with Filippo Rossi of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Lady Arraya, a 132-foot (40m) Oceanfast, listed for $2.7 million with broker Bart Kimman of Northrop & Johnson. S/Y Gloria, a 126-foot (38m) Jongert, listed for just under $6 million with Michael Nethersole of Northrop & Johnson. M/Y To-Tok, a 124-foot (38m) Sanlorenzo launched this year, listed for $18.2 million with Flavio Constantino of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Sol, a 123-foot (37.5m) Riva, listed for $14.2 million with Flavio Constantino of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Arion, a 121-foot (37m) Couach launched in 2011, listed for 5.4 million euros with Bob Anslow of Denison Yacht Sales. M/Y Bartender, a 119-foot (36m) explorer yacht build by Tansu, listed with Derk Jan Rolff of Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Stampede, a 117-foot (36m) Delta, jointly listed with Merle Wood & Associates and Northrop & Johnson for $9.5 million. M/Y Codene, a 115-foot (35m) yacht built by Tenix Defence in 2005, listed for $7.9 million with Ken Burden and Eugenio Cannarsa of Fraser Yachts. S/Y Mystery, a 112-foot (34m) Nautor’s Swan launched in 2000, listed for $4.9 million with Georges Bourgoignie of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Infinity, a 94-foot (29m) Moonen launched in 2007, listed with
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Boats / Brokers Camper & Nicholsons. M/Y Rashroush, 93-foot (28m) Overmarine, listed with Camper & Nicholsons International. M/Y Rosa, a 90-foot (27.4m) expedition yacht launched in 1996, listed for just under $5 million with All Ocean Yachts. Monte Fino 85 Echo, an 85-foot demo yacht launched in 2013, listed for 2.85 million euros with broker John Solomon of Northrop & Johnson.
New to charter
M/Y Jade 959, a 170-foot (52m) explorer yacht launched in 2014 by Jade Yachts, with Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Wheels, the 164-foot (50m) Trinity launched in 2009, available in Florida and the Bahamas through Susan Harris of Fraser Yachts. M/Y Kanaloa, the 159-foot (48m) CRN launched in 1996 and run by Capt. Dean Homan, available next spring and summer in the Western Med, listed with Hill Robinson
Benetti sells 160-foot new build
Benetti has sold a new 160-foot (49m) yacht, FB702, Project Zafiro, marking the 18th contract signed in the past 12 months for the Italian builder.
Numarine sells two; adds Burgess
Turkish boat builder Numarine has sold two of its 105-foot HT models, which cruises at 26 knots and tops out at 30 knots. In related news, the shipyard has selected brokerage firm Burgess to market a select range of its yachts: a raised pilothouse (hull No. 7), a hard top (hull No.14) and the first hulls in its new Explorer range, a 30XP and a 40XP.
Westport launches new 40m
U.S. builder Westport Shipyard has launched Hull No. 12 of its 40m (130foot) series. She is ABS classified and MCA compliant.
New Van Der Valk launched
Holland builder Van Der Valk has launched M/Y Jangada, the second in its Continental Three series. The 25m
aluminum yacht has a Volvo Penta IPS system, a joystick-operated podtype boat drive system with counterrotating forward-facing propellers.
Worth Avenue to pitch Dynamiq
Palm Beach-based brokerage firm Worth Avenue Yachts is the official representative in the U.S. for Dynamiq, a new all-aluminum builder of superyachts based in Monaco, designed in the Netherlands and built in Italy. Worth Avenue Yachts is also central agent for M/Y Jetsetter, the first
Dynamiq yacht under construction.
People on the Move
l Camper & Nicholsons International has appointed Paolo Casani as president. Casani previously served as CEO of Azimut Yachts and CEO of Nautor Holding. One of his first responsibilities, according to a company statement, will be the launch of Yachtster, a short-stay charter business for small to mid-size yachts recently acquired by CNI. Yachtster will be managed by its founder, Anthony
Brisacq. Michael Payne will continue as CEO, reporting to Casani. l John Weller has joined Camper & Nicholsons as a s broker in its Ft. Lauderdale office. A broker for more than 40 years, he previously worked with Northrop & Johnson and Bertram Yachts. l Rod Lindor has joined Northrop & Johnson as a charter manager in its Ft. Lauderdale office. l Sanaa Vorha has joined Northrop & Johnson as a charter and sales broker in its Ft. Lauderdale office.
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In the Galley
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Pumpkin Spice Mini-Cakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler
One of my yacht owners also owns a professional minor baseball team in Sioux City, Iowa. As a fan, I traveled there to cheer on the team which was a perfect opportunity for this Midwest regional favorite. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cups white sugar 3/4 cups brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 15oz can pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sour cream 3 cups flour 2 Tbsp cinnamon 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt Frosting: 1/4 cup butter, room temperature 4 oz. cream cheese 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2-3 cups powdered sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In an electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat butter and sugars together for 1 minute. Add egg and vanilla, and beat to combine. Add pumpkin puree and sour cream then beat to combine. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing until just combined before adding the next batch. Drop batter using a cookie scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes,
rotating the pan halfway through. While the cakes bake, make frosting. Beat together butter, cream cheese, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. When cakes are cooked, let them cool for one minute on the baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice cakes in half. Spoon frosting in a gallon zip-top bag and snip off a corner. Pipe the frosting onto one half of the cakes, then top with remaining half. Enjoy. Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Contact him through www.yachtaide.com.
Spice-roasted Butternut, Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad Top Shelf Chef Mark Godbeer
Summer time, it’s brutal. The last thing anyone wants for lunch is to overeat on heavy chow and be a lethargic lump for the rest of the day. Behold … a refreshing lunch. It’s quick and easy. It’s light enough to not slow you down and there is enough protein to keep you going. Enjoy, pirates. Feeds 10-12. Ingredients: 12 chicken breasts 5 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1 lemon, zested and juiced 5 Tbsp sweet chili sauce 4 Tbsp Kecap Manis 2 butternut squash, peeled and cut in half-inch cubes 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 Tbsp cumin powder 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp Old Bay spice 2 cups goat cheese, crumbled 3 heads butter lettuce 5 oz. arugula
4 avocados, cubed with lemon juice 4 handfuls cherry tomatoes 2 cucumbers, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 orange, juiced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Directions: In a large mixing bowl, add chicken breasts, olive oil, thyme, garlic, cayenne, lemon juice and zest, sweet chili and Kecap Manis. Mix thoroughly with your hands, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. (I usually do this the day before and let marinade in the fridge over night.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In another mixing bowl add the squash, melted butter, cumin, garlic powder and Old Bay. Mix to incorporate the spices and evenly coat the squash. Place the squash on an oven tray, salt and pepper evenly and bake for
at least 20 minutes or until the edges begin to crisp and the squash is soft to the touch. Remove to cool. Set a heavy bottomed pan on the stove to medium-high. Place four chicken breasts at a time (top with salt and pepper) and sauté until both sides are golden brown. Repeat with all breasts, placing sautéed breasts on an oven tray. Bake chicken in the oven set at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet. Slice chicken and place in a bowl. Pour cooking juices over and mix. Once all ingredients are cool, combine in a large bowl the arugula, cucumber, onion, avocado, tomatoes, goat cheese, squash, chicken, orange juice and balsamic. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix all the ingredients together. Arrange 10-12 plates on a work surface and evenly distribute the butter lettuce on each plate. Top with desired amount of squash and chicken mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy. Mark Godbeer has been a yacht chef for more than 10 years. Contact him through chefmarkgodbeer.com.
In the Galley
October 2015 The-Triton.com
Bring outdoors in with salt; uses, varieties are immense as the seas Culinary Waves Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
I opened my galley cupboard yesterday and saw jars of English Maldon, French sel, Kosher salt, pink Hawaiian, rock salt, some regular table salt, and a few other fancy sea salts. We chefs can’t resist the allure of scented, seasoned, artisanal salts. And it makes sense. As yacht chefs, our lives revolve around the ocean. We work in saltwater, swim in saltwater, use salt as a scrub for our bodies, and use salt to help sooth aching limbs. I even used it to pack a wound once when there was no medical attention. How we use all these terrific salts can determine the outcome of a meal. Too much and the meal is inedible. Too little and our dishes lack flavor. Salt is primarily used to add flavor, and it’s already present in lots of our food. Yet we pay sometimes exorbitant amounts for all the creative kinds of salts we see in our travels. The question is: Do we really need all the fancy sea salts or can you do with a just few in your repertoire? I say yes. Some of these salts affect the flavor of a dish in the perfect way, others impart the flavor more fully, and some create a finish to the flavors we work hard to create. Most culinary suggestions for salt lean toward using two salts: one during cooking to bring out the flavor and one to finish or enhance the flavor of a dish. Here’s a little closer look at the different kinds of salt. First is the refined iodized table salt found in the grocery stores. Commonly known as sodium chloride, this salt has most of its minerals stripped away. People who eat enough dark leafy greens and seafood probably get enough iodine in their diet, so this kind of salt is really unnecessary. There are so many other, better options out there. Coarse sea salts, or gross sel, is becoming the go-to regular salt for foodies. We put this in a grinder and grind it whenever needed. In its coarse state, use it to create salt crusts for meat and fish. Kosher salt is coarse salt. Finishing salts are used to finish a dish with just a light dusting or perhaps an artful application. These salts can be coarse or flaked, and they are generally harvested by hand. These are the kings
of the salt world. They really enhance the depth and flavor of cuisines in which they are used. Flake salts can be paper thin and look like snowflakes. I like this manner of salt as there are no crystals or small rocks left on the food to dissolve before it gets to the diner’s mouth. Flavored salts add an extra kick, and you can make them onboard. Just take some good quality sea salt and add a favorite herb. Then just let the flavors infuse. Black truffles chopped fine and mixed with salt offer a terrific way to enhance the food they compliment. One note of caution. With smoked sea salts, be sure the smoke is naturally created, not a chemical smoke “flavoring”. When heated, the smoke flavoring can turn bitter and affect the flavor of the dish in bad way. A true French fleur de sel comes from the Guerande region. This is the best salt money can buy. Usually produced once a year, it is typically hand prepared using wooden tools. Meats, salads and vegetables are perfect partners for this salt. A sel gris, or grey salt, hails from the Brittany region of France. It is grey due to the color of clay in the ponds from which it is harvested. Hawaiian sea salt comes in black and red. The black comes from charcoal, lending a terrific flavor boost to grilled items. The red comes from a natural clay added to it, and is mainly used as a preservative, such as with poke (fish salad) and jerky. The newest thing to come along is artisanal sea salt such as Pacific Blue Kosher, Cypress Rosemary Flakes, Murray River salt and applewood smoked, (yes, like the bacon). These are small-batch sea salts crafted to fill a niche market for food pairing. Even with all that, my favorite is still no-nonsense Italian sea salt, which is rich in minerals and lower in sodium chloride than table salt. It offers a great subtle flavor. It is harvested in Sicily where is sea water is simply dried in pans. No more refining is necessary. So, yes, yacht chefs need different types of salt onboard. Just make sure it is a sea salt that enhances the flavor, not detracts from it. Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comments are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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The summer of 2015
Captains and crew see ‘hot’ summer at sea, in yard By Lucy Chabot Reed As the summer season comes to an end, we were curious if boats were busy. Ft. Lauderdale’s shipyards stayed busy in this typically quieter time, and more and more sales announcements have come through our inbox. But what about captains and crew? More movement of boats must mean more work for crew, right? Our survey this month has two parts. First, to find out if captains and crew were busy this summer, and to find out if that busy-ness impacts their career. While being busy is good, being too busy can lead to burnout. We touched on this subject of burnout a little this spring, with our owner columnist writing about it in his column in the April issue and our captains luncheon tackling the subject in May while discussing mini-ISM. We started simply by asking What did you do this summer? We asked them to highlight their most common activity between May 15 and Sept. 15. Nearly two-thirds of our respondents said they cruised with the owners and/ or guests.
Different activity, same place 5% Same activity, different place 16%
Same activity, same place 35%
“Two months straight boss trip this summer,” said the chef of a yacht 140160 feet who cruised the Bahamas this summer. “Over 450 dinners served so far this summer,” reported the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet who cruised New England. “June 28 to Aug. 28, 35 ports of call, 12 docks and 23 anchorages, 2,500 miles, with the owners and four children plus alternating guests,” said the captain of a yacht 180-200 feet. “Very busy charter year for us,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet who cruised New England. “Had owners or guests on for nine weeks straight,” said the captain of a yacht 140-160 feet who cruised the Bahamas and Caribbean. Thirteen percent more were busy in a shipyard or marina. “Spent one month in the shipyard at the end of a very unsatisfactory ninemonth refit, followed by back-to-back charters,” said the captain of a yacht 160-180 feet. “March through August in the shipyard getting a complete paint job and new teak deck,” said the captain of
Were this summer’s plans the same as last summer’s?
a yacht 100-120 feet. About a quarter of our respondents weren’t busy, either sitting idle at the dock (15 percent), taking a break or looking for work (9 percent). “The stock market is killing the boss’ appetite for boating,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet in yachting more than 35 years. “I have taken several months off to really think about even staying in yachting,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “Burned out with the BS. Having said that, I upgraded my license and got some of the new STCW 2017 stuff out of the way. Plus, my license is up for renewal in December, so I’m getting TWIC, a new passport, sea service forms, etc., in order.” Our respondents were busy (or not) this summer in all parts of the world, including most frequently the U.S. Northeast (about 40 percent of our respondents), Florida (15 percent), the Caribbean (15 percent) and the Med (15 percent). They also visited Greece, Turkey, Croatia, the Baltic, Norway, UK, Canada, Bermuda, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, and South Pacific. We were curious if this summer was different from last year, so we asked, for whatever they did Is that the same activity as last summer? The largest group (44 percent) said this summer was different in both activity and location. “Haven’t been in the Med since 2012,” said the captain of a private
yacht 120-140 feet who cruised there this summer with owner and guests. “Last year was Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, a little Cyprus, France, Italy, and Northeast U.S.,” said the captain of a yacht larger than 220 feet. This year, they visited the Northeast U.S., UK, Norway, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Greece. “Western Med last year,” said the captain of a yacht 180-200 feet who spent this summer around Greece. “Alaska or South Pacific next summer.” But the next largest group (35 percent) said it was the same as last summer in both ways. “We did branch out to a new cruising ground for one month,” said the captain of a yacht 160-180 feet who cruised the Pacific Northwest this summer and last. About 16 percent were doing the same thing as last year, but in a different place. “Last summer we were in Alaska,” said the chief stew of a yacht 160-180 feet who cruised with the owners and guests in New England this summer. Five percent are doing something different, but in the same place. “Last summer was more charters,” said the chef of a yacht 140-160 feet who cruised the Bahamas with the owners and guests. Now that the summer is over, we were curious Do you feel burned out? Almost half our our respondents – 48 percent – said they do, and they
Now that the summer is over, do you feel burned out? All respondents Cruised with owners/guests
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Not really 33%
Sort of 19%
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California this summer. “We are on vacation and will have been for two months by the time we get back,” said the chef of a yacht 140-160 feet. “Balance.” “Now we go to work with owners until late January,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 100-120 feet who was in a Florida shipyard this summer. Sometimes, burnout doesn’t come from being busy. “I’m just tired of babysitting,” said the captain of a private yacht 100-120 feet that sat idle this summer. “I like the change of places.” We realized that not all our respondents were busy this summer, so we culled out those who were not. Looking only at those who were busy (nearly two-thirds of the total), we learned that as a group the busier crew were, the more burned out they felt. (Pretty obvious, right?) The percentage of those who felt burned out jumped from 48 percent of all respondents to 55 percent of those
who cruised this summer. Add in the “sort of ” group (27 percent of cruisers versus 19 percent of all respondents) and 82 percent of cruisers felt at least a little burned out after this summer. “Not enough hours in the day or
days in the week to get caught up back at home,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 120-140 feet. “Did the same for winter season and spring break,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 180-200 feet
Did you get any down time? All respondents
Cruised with owners/guests
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Not really 49%
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No 24%
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that cruised extensively this summer with the owner and guests. “I want a summer-only boat.” One busy captain noted that burnout is a matter of perspective. “What is burnout?” asked the captain of a strictly private yacht larger than 220 feet who traveled extensively this summer. “I had planned on scouting Cuba for our next cruise and organizing our shipyard projects after seeing the old and ailing in my family. If you’re not at least a little tired every day then you didn’t work hard enough.” In addressing this issue of burnout this spring (the Owner’s View in April and From the Bridge in May), the topic of time off was the sticking point, so we asked Did you get any downtime this summer? Nearly half said not really. While they might get daily breaks fairly regularly, there were not many days away from the boat this summer. “Three days off in nine weeks,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 140-160 feet. “Our boss left the boat one time for two weeks,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 160-180 feet. “Max one day a week, which in my book is good going,” said the captain of
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a strictly private yacht 140-160 feet. “Despite living a couple miles from the boat, it’s hard to get real time off while yard work is ongoing,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. Add to that nearly 20 percent more who said they got no downtime, and more than two-thirds had a hard time with downtime this summer. “When I’m away from home port, the only ‘downtime’ is the five hours of sleep each night, provided there are no mechanical failures or alarms going off,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 120-140 feet. “One day every three weeks, more or less,” said the captain of a yacht larger than 220 feet that has a good mix of charter and private use. The remaining third of respondents said yes, they got regular weekly downtime. And some got more time off than they wanted. “I was hired full time, but after a month I was told boat looks better than new and asked to slow down to 20 hours a week,” said the captain of a private yacht less than 80 feet. When we crunched those numbers to look only at those captains and crew who were cruising this summer, we found the same jump in numbers for
those who didn’t get much time off: 56 percent who said not really, and 24 percent who said outright no, meaning 80 percent of our cruising respondents didn’t get much downtime, compared with 68 percent of all respondents. “Eighteen-hour days for four months, no chance of a day off,” said the captain of a predominantly charter yacht 160-180 feet. “Crew also had no days off whilst attempting to comply with hours of rest regulations.” In an effort to see if the summer of 2015 was any busier than normal, we asked Is that level of work and rest normal for you? “During the summer yes, though it seems to get more difficult/demanding each year,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 100-120 feet. Almost three-quarters of our respondents said the same thing. “Only during the summer,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 100120 feet who cruised the Northeast with the owners. “But this program is a little extreme,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 200-220 feet. “Yes, time to slow down and smell the roses and motorcycle fumes again,” said the captain of a strictly private
yacht smaller than 80 feet. Slightly more than a quarter of respondents said this summer’s load wasn’t normal. One captain who was busy said it wasn’t in a good way. “A very badly managed yacht, which required a huge effort to keep it together in order to fulfill charters, which were booked without consideration for the crew,” said the captain of a predominantly charter yacht 160-180 feet. “New boat, new program,” said the stew of a private yacht 80-100 feet. Have you ever quit a job on a yacht because of burnout? Most – 74 percent – have not. “I would have, but I managed to get through it,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “I believe there is a long learning curve. The work aspect will take care of itself; work either gets done or not. Interpersonal relationship issues are a much bigger problem. In many cases, everyone is thrown together (owners included) without any time to get through the human issues. We are all different, and working as a service provider to people who sometimes do not really care what the issue is, makes it that much harder. Many times I wished I had just gone
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Is that level of work and rest normal for you?
No 26% Yes 74%
in marine-related commercial work. Show up, do your job. No one changes their mind every 20 minutes and then wonders why you are not ready. “I do not believe in quitting,” this captain said. “I believe in toughing it out at least 8-12 months, if you can. Until we spend time together and get through a couple of disasters we will never be comfortable with each other.” But some have quit to get a break. “Left a boat after four years with little to no time off and extreme burnout,” said a captain in yachting more than 15 years. “Traveled all summer, feeling refreshed, and excited about getting back on a boat in the fall.” To put it all in perspective, we asked Has burnout impacted your career? Again, most – this time 61 percent – said no. But that’s not as clear-cut as it sounds. “No, but it should have,” said a captain in yachting more than 35 years. “I have always successfully completed charter seasons, but at great personal
cost. Effort is never recognized by owners, and current regulations on hours of rest put the captain at risk. Often, the ISM management and the charter management are the same, subsequently the captain gets little support in managing crew fatigue.” “No, but it has come close to affecting my drive, which would directly affect my career,” said a chef of more than 10 years. “I just don’t like the job as much,” said a stew in yachting less than 5 years. “Answering no but I came very, very close to walking off a few weeks ago,” said a captain in yachting more than 20 years. “Total burnout. It’s better for now, but I’m not sure of winter/spring/ summer plans yet.” The remaining 39 percent said burnout has impacted their career. “Who can be creative when they’re burned out?” said a yacht chef of more than 25 years. “You can start to lose focus, but a
Have you ever quit a job on a yacht because of burnout?
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rest changes that,” said a captain of more than 25 years. “I got fired once because I had enough of the BS and made it clear I would not tolerate it further,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “You hired me to do a job. Let me do it or get someone else.” “I’m just tired of not being able to make plans for my own life,” said a captain in yachting more than 15 years. “I plan all my vacations months in advance with the owner’s consent. My last three vacations (over a two-year period) were interrupted or changed due to the boss deciding he needed the yacht during that time. My schedule is not my schedule; it belongs to the yacht. I’m tired.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@ the-triton.com. We conduct monthly surveys online. All captains and crew are welcome to participate. To receive our e-mail invitation, let us know.
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Don’t get stuck when guest is choking; act quickly and firmly Sea Sick Keith Murray
Consider for a moment what you would do if a guest suddenly stood up and looked directly at you. She is scared and does not speak. Would you recognize that as a choking incident? Choking or foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) is a condition caused by inhalation of a foreign object that partially or fully blocks the airway. If the airway is not cleared quickly, the victim will most likely die. Choking with adults often happens in restaurants or at dinner parties where the victim is eating, laughing and having a good time. The combination of food, talking, laughter and cocktails can be deadly if food accidentally becomes lodged in the airway. Here’s how to help someone you suspect is choking. Step 1. Ask the person, “Are you choking?” Someone that is truly choking will not be able to answer but they should be able to nod their head. Step 2. Ask the person, “May I help you?” Yes, in the United States you need permission to touch a conscious person. Step 3. If they are choking and want your help, go behind them. If the person is sitting, ask them to stand. Wrap your arms around their waist as though hugging them from behind. Make a fist and place the thumb side of your stronger hand toward the victim, about 1 inch above their belly button. Place your other hand on top of your fist. Step 4. Strongly squeeze in an upward manner, thrusting your fist into their abdomen. If you have ever been punched in the stomach and had the wind knocked out of you then you understand what we are trying to accomplish here. We are literally trying to knock the wind (and lodged food) out of our victim. Continue doing this until the food is dislodged and the victim can breathe on their own, or until the victim passes out. If the choking person passes out and still not breathing, you will most likely need to begin CPR. Performing abdominal thrusts or the Heimlich maneuver on a pregnant woman is different. In this case, move
your hands up higher, above the belly so as not to injure the unborn child. Your hands will be on the sternum, the flat bone in the center of the chest between the breasts. You are now trying to squeeze the lungs, which should hopefully push out whatever is caught in the victim’s airway. There’s also a different technique for men who have big beer bellies. Often, you can’t wrap your arms around their midsection. If the victim has more belly than you have arm span, move your hands up to the sternum and treat just as we did for the pregnant woman. For patients younger than 1, we use what I like to refer to as the Heinz Ketchup technique. Place the baby on your arm, with its face in your hand, being careful not to cover the nose and mouth. Hold the head stable and lower than its bottom so gravity can assist you. With the opposite hand, smack the baby between the shoulder blades five times, just as if you were trying to get ketchup out of a bottle. Roll the baby onto your other arm, this time face up. Still holding the head, press down on the chest with two fingers five times to compress the lungs, which will hopefully force out whatever is caught in the airway. Repeat until the baby cries and is breathing on its own. Often, people who are choking sense there is something stuck in their throat and they leave the dinner table thinking they might throw up. This is a big mistake. They need help and quick action must be taken, otherwise they could die. If you see someone who appears to be choking heading to the restroom, ask if they need assistance. Henry Heimlich, formerly a thoracic surgeon at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, was the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver described in this article. For decades, the scientific community believed back slaps were the best treatment for choking. Heimlich condemned back slaps, calling them “death blows” that may actually force the obstruction deeper into the throat. Abdominal thrusts could only force the object out. Trained as an emergency medical technician, Keith Murray now owns The CPR School, which provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. Contact him through www.TheCPRSchool.com.
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Handle stress just as you do bad weather: adjust your sails By Valerie Lopez As a doctor of Eastern medicine and acupuncture, I have seen many captains and crew over the past 11 years. The lament of being under the pressures of stress are common and persistent. Many of us have been told to better manage our stress or to reduce our stress levels, but how? After all, we have jobs to do, people to interact with, responsibilities needing our attention. These very things are usually the cause of stress. Add to that a difficult employer or boss, a sudden change in plans, lack of sleep, or the feeling of having no control over your life and things can get overwhelming easily. In our effort to handle stress, we make a list of things to do, delegate responsibilities and enjoy crossing things off as we accomplish them. But we cannot control other people any more than we can control the weather. An experienced sailor, however, has the wisdom to adjust the sails and navigate a tough storm, plan a different route and sometimes leave the journey for another day. That is the premise of basic stress management. When you think of it, we are all at sea most days. Navigating the daily flow of our lives requires skill, awareness and tools. These three elements make up the concept of stress management being an “inside job”. This inside job is related to how we emotionally and intellectually deal with stressors such as challenging situations and difficult people. Some might say that it has to do with personality types and that is mostly correct. However, the true factor is one’s consciousness and overall state of mind. Courage, faith and logic are the main components of wisdom. Wisdom is the foundation of our individual awareness and state of mind. One does not become an experienced sailor overnight. Neither does one’s consciousness expand overnight in order to embrace life with courage and an open mind. As you can see, however, the path is very much the same, metaphorically speaking. Strive to become like that wise and experienced sailor. Adjust, re-plan and go with the flow. More importantly, take care of your vessel, for all is lost without it. Here is a five-piece stress-buster toolkit to have with you on any journey. 1. Rescue Remedy, used to reduce
anxiety and apprehension. Add 3-5 drops in 8 ounces of water and drink. 2. Lavender essential oil, used to induce a state of calm and enhance sleep. Massage into the soles of the feet at bedtime and place a few drops on your pillow. 3. Music. Music with melody flattens our neural brain waves and allows us to think more clearly, helping with focus and problem solving. 4. Hydration. Drink good, healthy water with electrolytes. Electrolytes are paramount. Coffee, tea, soda and
alcohol might quench your thirst but your body requires pure water for optimal performance. 5. Trail mix. Aptly named after the food of long-distance hikers around the world, trail mix is endurance survival food packed with nutrients. Find a mix that includes nuts and dried fruits or veggies (papaya, berries, pineapple, peas and cherries) that you can carry in a pocket and eat at will. This simple stress-survival tool kit will help keep your mind and body relaxed, focused and nourished,
and it will improve your sleep and mood. Schedule time in your day for preventative healthcare. It is always better to take care of something before it breaks. Having your body functioning at an optimal level of health will allow you to take stressors in stride and enjoy daily life in a grander way. Wishing you all good things. Dr. V. Valerie Lopez is an acupuncture physician and doctor of Eastern medicine in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact her through ValerieLopezAP.com.
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Business Briefs USSA offers travel insurance
Ft. Lauderdale-based U.S. Superyacht Association has partnered with MHG Insurance Brokers and Point Comfort Underwriters to provide its members an SET (Superyacht Executive Travel) plan. Sold in blocks of days, the member companies can decide when to use them on international travel. Unused days are rolled over to the following year at the existing premium. Coverage is available to members starting at $1.50 per day of travel. The plan has two levels. The Essential plan includes coverage up to $500,000, global medical protection outside home country, emergency medical evacuation, $0 deductible and no coinsurance. The Elite plan increases coverage up to $1 million, and adds accidental death and dismemberment benefits as well as adventure sports coverage.
Moorings add crew to 51-foot cat
Florida-based charter company The Moorings will begin crewed vacations aboard its 51-foot power catamaran in the British Virgin Islands this November. Crewed by Capt. Valentin Kitanoski and Chef Carolina Maria Deseta, the vessel can accommodate six guests in three cabins.
Italian brands form nautical group
Italian nautical manufacturers representing 25 brands have created Nautica Italiana, which aims to create a strategy for developing the nautical industry in Italy and internationally. Top priorities of the Milan-based association include supporting exports by reaffirming the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credibility and reliability through the adoption and promotion of the Charter of Values as an integral part of the Articles of Association; having a presence at the most important international events; and developing a system to monitor the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. Founding members created a sevenmember board: Chairman Lamberto Tacoli; vice chairpersons Luigi Alberto Amico, Cataldo Aprea, Fabio Boschi and Giovanna Vitelli; Director Corrado Salvemini; and General Secretary Lorenzo Pollicardo. Though independent, the association is affiliated with Fondazione Altagamma, which is made up of luxury industries such as fashion, jewelry and automotive.
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Five ways working on a yacht can really improve crews’ lives lighting. We have few bills (if we choose) and enough money to play The Yachtie Glow with. The things normal people worry Angela Orecchio about just don’t apply to yachties. In fact, what we do stress out about is often so trivial that, if we recorded it, After some time in yachting, it can people on land would laugh. Hard. be difficult to remember how great we 4. Money. If we play our cards right felt in the beginning of our careers. and don’t spend all our earnings on If you’re like me, you probably left a drinking or shopping or …dare I say … job somewhere on land looking for adventure, income, and travel. You were traveling (I’m guilty of the latter), we can save a nice little bundle. In fact, prepared to work hard, and when you after even a few years in yachting, most finally landed your first job on a yacht, of us could tick off quite a few items on no one on Earth had a better attitude. our bucket lists. I often pinch myself Clean the bilge for eight hours? Sure, and remember to be grateful for all of what’s next? the classes, trips and investments I’m As some time passes, though, the able to make, thanks to my yachting work becomes tiring, sometimes salary. These have difficult, and all contributed to so are crew and me becoming a guest politics. healthier, happier But if we take a person. step back and 5. Travel. Being re-evaluate our able to travel and jobs, we might see new cultures find that life isn’t has made me so bad after all. a healthier We might even find that we Money is one of the ways yachting person because have improved enhances crews’ lives. TRIITON FILE PHOTO traveling lights me up inside. It our health since also keeps me working on board. motivated to get outside, and makes 1. Sunshine. We are fortunate my creativity soar. enough to get loads of sunshine. Even I want to point out that all these for those of us who work on the interior perks in yachting – including healthy and don’t get outside for long periods, food and enough water and sleep – chances are that throughout the year aren’t handed to us; we have to work for we are in the sunshine more than we them. Be consistent with a healthy diet would be if we lived and worked at and adamant about drinking enough home. water. Even in the face of temptation, Getting out in the sun for a time, make the best choices. 20 minutes to 1 hour in the morning Fight for enough sleep, even when and/or late afternoon, is excellent for vitamin D levels. When vitamin D levels the temptation is there to party all night long, or watch one more episode are normal, our mood, hormones and of Game of Thrones. Sleep is probably skin are all in great balance. the most underrated health and beauty 2. Fitness. We are always doing remedy out there. Get 8-10 hours of it something physical. From working on whenever possible for optimal health. deck to ironing and vacuuming, yacht Like any industry, yachting has crew are on the move. How many hours its quirks. If you enjoy it, find a way were we on our feet doing something to make it work and stay healthy. As physical at that last land-based job? Even when it feels like all we’re doing the saying goes, when you don’t want something bad enough, you will make is working, if we focus on our tasks, we excuses. When you do, you’ll find a way. can turn them into exercise. Plus, on our days off, we are more likely to get Angela Orecchio is a chief stew and outside (because the weather is good), certified health coach. This column and exercise. was edited from her blog, Savvy 3. Stress. Yes, our jobs can be stressful, but we’ve also eliminated a lot Stewardess, The Smart Girl’s Guide to of previous stress. We don’t sit in traffic Yachting. Contact her through www. nor sit behind a desk under fluorescent savvystewardess.com.
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From the Bridge Being short-handed, bad timing add to dismissal dilemmas BRIDGE, from page 1 captains are identified in a photograph on page 43. I stopped them when one captain mentioned a contract. I always got the sense that most boats – if we agree that most boats are below regulatory tonnage limits and not managed shoreside – don’t operate with contracts, not even for the captain. So who uses contracts? “Anyone over 500 tons,” one captain said. “Or anyone with a management company,” said another. “If I’ve got a problem, I call them and tell them to send me another one.” So you don’t fire, then? “The head of department fires,” this captain said. (Hmm. Maybe this wasn’t such a great topic.)
“I have a general crew agreement,” a captain said. “I want it vague because I want to get rid of them when I want.” “They’re there to do a job,” another said. “If they refuse or can’t perform a task, they go.” The captains continued to toss out other reasons for letting a crew member go: The boat’s zero tolerance for drugs. A serious breach that creates a hazard for the boat. And then someone mentioned breaking standing orders. “I’ve got to agree with that,” one captain said. “I send them [standing orders] to new hires early and get them to agree before I fly them in, and we go from there. … And then a few months down the road, I have everybody read it and sign it again.” Despite that, this captain stepped out of the ideal situation of simply dismissing crew who don’t abide by the
standing orders and considered the reality of operating a yacht without all the crew needed. “I have a hard time with this,” this captain confided. “The last few boats I ran were non-stop. When I fire somebody, I can’t get anyone tomorrow. So I wait and wait and give them all the chances in the world. It makes my job harder and costs the boat more to keep them, not to mention a huge amount of time. And it makes me look weak.” “All that does is elongate their time on your vessel on their resume,” another captain countered. “You’re not helping the industry if you’re keeping someone on board that you should have let go months before. If you’re teaching them, that’s one thing, but …” “It gets to the point where you have to do it,” said a third. “You give them a warning, and one more chance.” The captains began discussing the
impact of alcohol on crew and how often it creates employment problems onboard. “As officers, we have a responsibility to create a safe environment and train crew,” one captain said. “We should be driving crew to keep their own personal standards.” “Good luck with that,” another said quietly. “Under ISM, nobody is allowed to be on a vessel if they are over the legal drink/drive level,” the first captain continued. “Good luck with that, too,” the other replied. One captain told the story of a hung-over crew member who was in the engine room helping the engineer. Instead of closing the valve when the engineer asked, the crew member opened it, and oil went everywhere. The captain telling the story talked about
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Attendees of The Triton’s September From the Bridge luncheon were, from left, Andrew “Hutch” Hutchins of M/Y Misunderstood, Andy Brennan, Wendy Umla of M/Y Roamin’ Holiday, Gianni Brill (freelance), Bob Terrell of M/Y Sun Ark and Michael Mullen of M/Y Relentless. PHOTO/LUCY REED the irresponsibility of the hung-over crew member. But another captain kicked responsibility up a notch. “The engineer should never have let that crew member help,” this captain said. “Or the captain either.” “If they come back like that [drunk], I send them to their cabin and let them sleep it off,” another captain said. “They get away with it once. And I tell them, do it again and you’re fired. It’s their one warning.” When another captain told a story of a chef who missed watch while at the dock, but who was still around as his personal items were still in his cabin, other captains supported his frustration. “Failure to do a watch is grounds for dismissal,” one captain said. “That’s the one that people on my boat get fired for,” said another. In the commercial world, there are verbal and written notices before a mariner is dismissed, a captain said. “In yachting, we eliminate the verbal,” this captain continued. “When I talk to a crew member, it gets written down in the log. And I tell them, the next time it happens, you’ll be fired.” But the most common reason for dismissal, one captain said, is not getting along with the rest of the crew. It’s those personal issues, those he-saidshe-said disputes that need a superior to sort out. “I’ve had crew come to me and say it’s them or me,” one captain said. “I always let them go.” But isn’t it hard to fire someone? “It’s not hard,” another said. “If you’re taking the proper steps, you won’t feel uncomfortable.” “Everyone I’ve fired has basically accepted it because they knew what was going to happen,” said a third. “That’s why it’s important to have a good crew manual and solid standing orders, so they know where they stand,” a captain said.
“If you spell it all out and they disobey the rules, they know it’s their own fault,” another said. Another behavior that is grounds for dismissal is when crew discuss boat politics with the owner or guests, one captain said. “Oooo, immediate dismissal,” another captain said. Preventing behavior like that comes down to the captain’s role as a leader, several captains said. But one captain wasn’t quite ready to accept full responsibility for crew behavior and told the story of a crew he’d heard about where the entire crew – captain included – got fired after a junior stew posted the yacht’s itinerary on Facebook, innocently telling her friends all she’d be doing for the summer. “With the rise of social media, it’s harder to control,” this captain said. When the situation arises when a captain has to let a crew member go, they offered these tips: Fire first thing, at 8 a.m. Have their plane ticket ready for a flight that afternoon. Get their crew uniforms from them straight away. Escort them (or have a department head escort them) to their cabin and stand watch as they pack up their personal belongings, then escort them off the boat. Immediately have a crew meeting. “That’s the most important thing about firing someone,” one captain said about the crew meeting. “You’ll see a sense of relief because chances are they’ve been carrying him.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. E-mail us for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge luncheon.
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Bahia Mar renovations to focus on Ft. Lauderdale boat show The plans are beautiful, and the planning is immense for the latest version of Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale. A contemporary, property with hotel, residential, office, retail and restaurant space will fill the 39-acre property, all while creating special room for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Our first mandate from the city when we took the property was to take care of the boat show,” said James Tate, head of Tate Capital and a major investor in the $1 billion renovation. “It’s not just a place for the boat show, it’s a campus.” In an effort not to disrupt the boat show too much, work will be planned and executed at other times of the year, making each phase available each fall. Because of that, renovations are expected to take about eight years. The first phase begins with the renovations to the hotel, which Tate said he hopes to get permits for in January. Then they plan to build a parking garage and 39-story condo
tower on the narrow strip of land on the north side of the property closest to the road, which will also serve as the new entrance to the show, and an 18-foot wide promenade that encircles the property, with a roadway beside it for better traffic management. During the show, that roadway will become a pedestrian area. An open-air marina village with restaurants and kiosks comes next on the southeast corner, followed by another 39-story condo tower on the south side in front of the hotel. Near the center of the property will be a parking garage specifically built to house the boat show, complete with 16foot ceilings, air conditioning, adequate power and lights, bathrooms and two huge atriums. It will be ringed with office space and topped with residential units and a signature fitness center. Eventually, the northwest and southwest corners of the property will have waterfront restaurants. No changes to the docks are planned. – Lucy Chabot Reed
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Triton Expo October is time for The Triton’s biggest event of the year, our fall Triton Expo. We gather 40 businesses together to showcase their goods and services for yacht captains and crew, add music and casual food, and invite the industry for an evening of great networking. Oct. 14 is our 15th semi-annual Triton Expo. The fall edition of this low-key, free trade show typically attracts about 600 captains, crew, and industry pros. Join us from 5-8 p.m. on the grounds of Lauderdale Marine Center, 2001 S.W. 20th St., Ft. Lauderdale (33315). Until then, we’d like to introduce you to some of The Triton’s 14 columnists, some of whom have been with us for 10 years. Writing a monthly column is a lot of work, and that deadline keeps rolling around, so we asked them why they do it. Several noted that they appreciate the educational opportunity a monthly publication offers. “Part of being a captain is to be an educator,” said Capt. Jeff Werner, who writes the Diesel Digest column each month about fuel and fuel systems on yachts. “It is important to pass along the knowledge one has gleaned over the years to the next generation of captains and crew. The Triton gives me the opportunity to reach that group.” “We at AME believe strongly in education,” said Rich Merhige, owner of Advanced Mechanical Enterprises and author of our Engineer’s Angle column. “Our best customers are the most educated, because they see the value in what we do, even though we may not come in with the lowest estimates. Investing time to write a column monthly for The Triton is an incredible opportunity for us to educate The Triton’s audience, and constantly challenges us to come up with topics that provide a value to the industry.” Others are just trying to help. “Having worked in the yachting industry, I know how much leadership knowledge needs to improve overall,” said Paul Ferdais, who writes Taking the Helm about leadership. “When I went to graduate school, I realized the material was too good not to share with as many people as I could. This is why I write. It seemed natural to give back to the publication I read as crew.” “I really do enjoy helping people and helping people save lives,” said Keith Murray, who writes our Sea Sick column about handling medical emergencies at sea. “When I teach on a yacht or in a classroom, I reach 10-30 students a day. When I write for The
Triton, I reach thousands each month.” “Producing a monthly column for The Triton is just one small way in which I can give back to the community that has been very good to me,” said Brian Luke, owner of the training school ICT. Jake Desvergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau and has written Rules of the Road since 2006, nearly 120 columns. His reason for writing for us makes us proud. “In my opinion, The Triton stands apart from all other yachting
publications,” he said. “It focuses on those readers that actually make the industry run: the crew, the contractors, the vendors, the workers, all of us. The Triton provides that single voice across all regions and time zones. “Whether it is the latest happenings from a yacht show, to crew movements, the latest product or regulation, an unfortunate obituary, or helping generate work and jobs through an Expo, The Triton is the one that makes it happen.” We also have columns by Chief
Stew Alene Keenan about everything interior, Chief Stew Angela Orecchio about staying healthy and happy while working on yachts, chefs Mary Beth Lawton Johnson and Mark Godbeer as well as Capt. John Wampler who offer thoughts and recipes about cooking on a yacht, dietitian Carol Bareuther about food and nutrition, and a yacht owner with his perspective of the crew experience. Find them every month in The Triton, and meet some of them at The Expo, Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. at LMC.
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Deep Harbour, SeaVault slated to fill needs as current facilities grow MIAMI, from page 1 marina development. And SeaVault is in the final stages of approval to be a marina with crew living quarters on the Miami River. “These will help meet yachts’ needs,” Regalado said by phone in early September. “It makes sense because Miami has a brand that people have come to love, whether for business, vacation or as a gateway.” Deep Harbour is under way after more than a decade of uncertainty. The city first approved the project in 2004, but the economy, resident objections and financial hurdles stalled the project until last year. When finished, it will have 5,000 linear feet of dockage for an average of 50 yachts up to 550 feet. The marina will be dredged to a depth of 18-21 feet, said Bahar Bayraktar, vice president of marketing and communications for the project. “We have finalized the marina construction from early mitigation work and seawall completion to completing dredging to 21 feet and installing the coral reefs underwater where the piers are allocated,” she said. The “coral reefs” are structures constructed to foster marine life under the piers. The final step includes Technomarine Group’s installation of the piers, and the floating docks will be assembled on site, she said. SeaVault will be built on the spot formerly known as Florida Yacht Basin. The redesign includes 14 covered slips and crew accommodations, according to Homero Meruelo, manager of SeaVault. “This is a one-of-a-kind project for several reasons,” he said. “It is an allin-one with the enclosed slips; the land can be used for crew quarters, office, storage or whatever the yacht needs.” SeaVault also offers ownership. “We can convey deed of title,” he said. “We own the bottom and have the ability to offer a deeded bottom, which allows for financing.” Meruelo said he came up with the idea when he visited facilities in Ft. Lauderdale. “I saw the Marina Boathouse with the enclosed space and thought, ‘Why don’t we give them water access with a commercial unit?’,” Meruelo said. But the plan does come at the expense of more dockage on the
river. Recently listed as Brisas del Rio Marina, it is licensed for 45 total slips. Beyond the development, existing marinas and yards have noticed an uptick of interest and investment. “We’re now working with a waiting list,” Miami Beach Marina General Manager Marieke VanPeer said. “I’ve been here 10 years, but we haven’t seen this since before the crash when the bottom dropped and we saw people sneaking out, collections and repos. “It’s taken awhile, but now we’re back up to a good market and getting stronger every year,” she said. RMK Merrill-Stevens on the Miami River is also on its way up, CEO Mike Frank said. “The north yard is in the process of reorganization and we are replacing the 75-year-old small elevator lift to be able to lift vessels up to 230 feet,” he said. “We have a new reception area and have upgraded the other office areas. We have plans for the future to lift this yard into people’s vision, but we are doing this gradually with more skilled staff and subcontractors.” Jones Boat Yard has weathered economic fluctuations since its start on the Miami River in 1917, but has also seen renewed interest of late. “Miami has been complacent, but more and more yachts want refits and want to be in the Miami area,” Vice President Cliff DeFreitas said during a tour of the yard’s upgraded crew facilities, including a full galley, gym, a pool table and other entertainment amenities. Jones has dry dock capabilities for vessels up to 300 feet as well as 3,700 linear feet of dockage and covered slips for 11 yachts more than 200 feet in length. Another resource for megayachts up to 500 feet is the dockage known as Museum Marina or the FEC slip, the seawall adjacent to AmericanAirlines Arena. Designed to host tall ships and other water-dependent events, it is managed by Miami’s Bayfront Park Management Trust. Although it offers no power, water or other services, it does have space and depth “All of Miami is seeing a resurgence and this is filtering into the marine industry,” said Horacio Aguirre, chairman of the Miami River Commission who was appointed by Florida’s previous governor to oversee all things on the river.
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“The marine industry is seeing exciting times, much different from the 1980s and 90s,” he said. “The quality of the professionals in Miami has greatly improved in the last 10 to 15 years in the marine market.” Although Miami is popular, there is still room for improvement. Capt. Bernie Altmeier, who runs several vessels up to 90 feet between the U.S. East Coast and Bahamas, said that while younger crew love Miami, it can be challenging to get work done. “It can be hard to get workers to come to the boat becauses of things like traffic and parking,” Capt. Altmeier said. “I have an air conditioning contractor who lives in the South Miami area who told me, ‘If I come out to work on your boat, I’m going to have to charge you for a whole day because I can’t schedule another customer’.” The owner he works for wanted one of his boats in Miami, so he set out to find it a parking spot. “It’s not quite that easy,” he said. “Docks are smaller and older, and slips for larger yachts were too tight, plus there are few slips available. The owner ended up buying a slip just to have a place to park.” Consider those issues growing pains that Miami hopes to outgrow. “Miami is international and built on different cultures,” the Miami River Commission’s Aguirre said. “And a tremendous number of yacht customers are foreign. When Cuba opens, the megayacht market here will skyrocket.” Island Gardens’ plans to meet those needs. “We aim to draw new yachting clientele, including owners from Europe looking to dock their superyachts in Miami, those who may not have considered Miami before,” Island Gardens’ Bayraktar said. And some sectors can’t wait. “We’re really excited about Island Gardens,” said Capt. Debora Radtke, a partner with American Yacht Agents doing shoreside support for visiting yachts. “We’re going to find more foreign-owned, not just foreign-flagged vessels, that want to be in Miami.” Whether its for large yacht dockage or mid-range yacht service, many of Miami’s marine facilities fill specific needs, which makes it easy for them all to work together, said David Smyth, marina manager at Epic Marina at the mouth of the Miami River. “There are so many yachts now, but we have a special niche,” Smyth said from the edge of the 900-foot wall hosting several large yachts. Epic is one of the only places to dock yachts more
than 300 feet without bridges. “And we’re unique as an in-the-city marina,” he said. “It will be nice to have the Watson Island facility. I thought it would be tough, but it’s the opposite because they help in a jam. We all work together.” VanPeer, who will step down as Miami Beach Marina’s general manager this month, agreed. “There are plenty of boats here,” she said. “We work closely with the others. If we can’t take them, we pass them on. There is no cutthroat industry feel. The opening of Island Gardens has no impact on our business; it’s apples and pears. They’ll have Med mooring and
some don’t want to do that. “Everyone has the feeling that Miami’s growing, relationships are solid and we do a lot of sharing,” she said. RMK Merrill-Stevens’ Frank also agreed. “The marine industry is a very big cake with enough pieces for everyone,” Frank said. “The beauty of the Watson Island project is it will bring big boats, and from there they can come here, we can service them. We’ll work together. “I know some yachts don’t want to go to Ft. Lauderdale so we’re giving them a choice,” he said. “We’re reaching out to builders for warranty work, and we get the European market. We are
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not stealing from Ft. Lauderdale. We give people the choice.” It’s not us-or-them in South Florida’s marine industry. It’s just a swing of the tide. And it might be Miami’s turn. “A degree of people are apprehensive in Ft. Lauderdale with the All Aboard Florida train and the purchase of Lauderdale Marine Center,” Apex Marine’s Perera said. “Captains are saying they need to start checking things out. We will position ourselves to fill the niche.” Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Upcoming Events event (the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Crew Unlimited, Ft. Lauderdale. See page 51.
Oct. 14-18 Barcelona International
Oct. 14 Triton Expo Lauderdale Marine Center Ft. Lauderdale
Oct. 7-10 Ibiza Rendezvous, Ibiza,
Oct. 15-18 United States Powerboat
The Triton’s popular Expo is open to yacht crew and industry – both working and looking – to help them develop the contacts that can make their careers better. There will be vendors, food and beverages. 5-8 p.m. For more information see page 46.
Oct. 8 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
EVENT OF MONTH
Oct. 4 Cogs 4 Cancer Tribute
Ride, Barcelona. Yachting industry professionals bicycle ride to aid cancer research and to remember people that the industry lost. cogs4cancer.org
Oct. 6-11 34th annual Istanbul
International Boat Show, Istanbul, Turkey. www.boatshow.com.tr
Oct. 7 The Triton’s monthly networking
Spain. Racing, open to all sailing yachts 20m plus. ibizarendezvous.com noon, Ft. Lauderdale. For those who earn their livings running other people’s yachts. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
Oct. 8-12 Annapolis Sailboat
Boat Show, Port Vell, Spain. www.salonnautico.com
Show, Annapolis, MD. www.usboat.com
Oct. 16-18 America’s Cup Louis
Vuitton World Series racing, Bermuda. www.americascup.com
Oct. 21 No Triton networking. Stay
tuned to events at www.the-triton.com.
Oct. 23 11th annual Awlgrip Captains
Brokerage Show and United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis, Md. www.usboat.com
Golf Invitational, Boca Golf & Country Club. Captain’s license required, golf skills optional. www.captainsgolfinvitational.com
Oct. 10 Yachts du Coeur Event, Port
Oct. 24 National Marine Suppliers
Pierre Canto, Cannes. Yachts visit the marina for collection day to donate food from yachts for local food bank. www.yachts-du-coeur.com
Oct. 14-18 35th annual Athens
International Boat Show, Greece. www.athensboatshow.gr
Annual Yacht Bikers Poker Run, Ft. Lauderdale. Annual charity event. www. nationalmarine.com
Oct. 29 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
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Upcoming Events Oct. 30 Yacht Chandlers 7th annual
Customer Appreciation Party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood. This year’s theme: Flappers & Dappers – A Roaring 20s Speakeasy. Invitation required. www. yachtchandlers.com/partyinvite
Nov. 1 Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. www.timetemperature.com
Nov. 1 Celebration of life for Capt. Paul “Whale” Weakley, who died in June; details at Facebook.com/tritonnews.
Nov. 3 ECDIS Revolution, London. To
cover topics related to ECDIS including regulations, technology, training and more. www.ecdisrevolution.org
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show events Nov. 3-4 26th annual Ft. Lauderdale
Mariners Club Marine Seminar. Fullday seminar for insurance agents, brokers and underwriters; marine surveyors; admiralty attorneys; and other marine professionals. Offers continuing education credits for applicable industries. And a golf tournament. www.ftlmc.org
annual gala and dinner, Ft. Lauderdale. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live auction, music and dancing. Proceeds to benefit TBF’s educational, research and conservation programs. billfish.org
Nov. 6 Boat Show Briefing: Staying
Ahead of the Taxman, 90-minute seminar by maritime attorney Todd Lochner to discuss tax implications of having a yacht registered in a low-tax state and cruising the East Coast near high-tax states. Hilton Marina Hotel. Sponsored by Yachts International. $100. www.yachtsinternational.com
Nov. 6 Lurssen Yachts annual party,
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Invitation required. www.luerssen-yachts.com
Nov. 6 Boat Show Briefing: How to Hire Captains and Crew, 90-minute seminar by maritime attorney Todd Lochner discussion potentially damaging peculiarities of maritime employment law. Hilton Marina Hotel. Sponsored by Yachts International. $100. www.yachtsinternational.com
Nov. 6-7 YachtInfo educational
program hosted by the International Superyacht Society (ISS). www. superyachtsociety.org
Nov. 4 No Triton networking due to the Nov. 7 annual National Marine boat show. www.the-triton.com.
Nov. 4 International Superyacht
Society (ISS) 25th Gala celebrating design and leadership. Includes Leadership Award and Awards of Distinction, Distinguished Crew Award, Excellence in Innovation, Business (Person) of the Year and ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award. www.superyachtsociety.org
Nov. 5 Marine Industry Job Fair,
Broward County Convention Center. More than 20 land-based businesses that have more than 200 jobs available, free. Register: miasf.org/jobfair.
Nov. 5 The International SeaKeepers
Society Bal de la Mer, Ft. Lauderdale. Includes SeaKeeper Award to Fabien Cousteau, update on Discovery fleet, dinner and more. www.seakeepers.org
Nov. 6 U.S. Superyacht Assn. annual meeting, www.ussuperyacht.com
Nov. 6 The Billfish Foundation’s
Suppliers Customer Appreciation party, Riverfront, Ft. Lauderdale. This year’s theme: The Breast Slumber Party Ever. Supports breast cancer awareness and prevention. Invitation required. www.nationalmarine.com
Nov. 7 Boys N Toys Yacht Hop, hosted
by Northrop & Johnson, benefits Kids In Distress with silent and live auctions, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 7 to 10 p.m., $250. www.boysntoys.org
Nov. 9 Captains conversation with
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, hosted by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida Invitation only. www.miasf.org
End of FLIBS events Nov. 9-12 34th annual BVI Charter
Yacht Show hosted by Charter Yacht Society of the BVI, Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI. www.bvicrewedyachts.com
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Captains, crew optimize careers at Crew Unlimited networking Join The Triton networking with crew placement agency Crew Unlimited on the first Wednesday of the month in Ft. Lauderdale. Yacht crew and industry professionals are invited to the casual event on Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Until then, learn more about Crew Unlimited from Ami Ira, owner and manager of charter and business Ira development. Q. What is your favorite thing about Crew Unlimited? My favorite thing about Crew Unlimited, aside from the autonomy that having your own business offers, is that we are doing something to help people lead a more interesting and exciting career, allowing them to travel and experience different cultures, while working hard and earning good money. It’s a niche industry that I love, and feel very fortunate to have come across way back in 1991 while working at Bimini Boatyard. I wish I had kept the card of the broker who recommended I register with Crew Unlimited then. I would love to say thank you to him, whoever he was. Q. What would you do today if you were just starting in yachting? If I were new to the industry, I would read up on the industry constantly. I’m a sponge for knowledge and I know it has helped me in my career. Be willing to listen and learn from other people who know more than you. Q. What would you like crew to understand about looking for work? I would like crew to realize that their performance reflects on us, both in the interview and in the job that they do once employed. If they make us look good, we will bend over backward to help them. And if they make us look bad, we prefer to give someone else a first chance, rather than give someone undeserving a second chance. Q. What should captains understand about choosing crew? First of all, stop going with your gut. No one likes the responsibility (and risk) involved with hiring new crew, and most people just want the search to be over, so their gut says, “She’ll be fine, let’s get this over with.” Unfortunately, too many crew get hired on personality or because
they’re a friend of someone else on board. When they don’t cut it, it makes replacing them far more complicated, you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, or because the owner will wonder why you made a mistake in hiring them to begin with. It’s better all around to: 1. define the job with a proper job description (we have samples on our web site); 2. define the offering, (we have sample contracts, as well); 3. define your top 10 scorecard of must-have traits; then 4. interview everyone against those criteria. Don’t waste time interviewing anyone who doesn’t meet at least seven of your top 10, or you’re setting yourself up for a below average candidate. (This works for marriage, too.) Also, when it’s time to let someone go, just do it. Many people are “too quick to hire, and too slow to fire.” Don’t be the guy who settles for mediocrity. This is an industry catering to the highest achievers and they deserve the top caliber service. You know owners use placement agencies in their businesses to find top talent, and they spend 25-35 percent of the annual salary, so they understand that you must pay to find top talent. We charge only 8 percent, and we register more than 6,000 candidates a year, so there is no shortage. Q. Why should crew choose you? Crew should choose us because we provide more and better service to them, and to our clients. We have a 30-plus-year history, so we know which boats “churn and burn” and we won’t work with them. We also check references, verify licenses and, coming up in our new web site (in time for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show) will have many opportunities for crew to better market themselves. And, thanks to our “No Bad Apple” guarantee, our clients know that we are never going to submit a candidate who isn’t worthy of working in our fine industry. Crew Unlimited has offices in Ft. Lauderdale and Antibes, France, and all of our placement coordinators have a minimum of five years serving as yacht crew. We get it, and we place crew who also get it. Networking is Oct. 7 at Crew Unlimited’s office at 1069 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. For details contact +1 954462-4624 and www.crewunlimited.com.
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Colorado, Iowa
James Finlan of Broward Signs, makers of yacht signs, brought The Triton all the way to the Rocky Mountains with him this summer.
Slider, the team mascot for the AA Sioux City Explorers baseball team in Iowa, gives paws up over the new Triton format with Capt. John Wampler.
How do you read the Triton? Show us by sending your best Triton Spotter to editorial@the-triton.com.
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Suduko Try this puzzle based on numbers. There is only one rule: Every row, every column and every 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 only once. You don’t need arithmetic. Nothing has to add up to anything else. All you need is reasoning and logic.
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