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SHARING THE SURPLUS Crew often find meaningful ways to enrich the communities they visit. By Triton staff
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Capt. Grant Maughan, left, and Stew Rachael Simpson enjoy a special thanks after their crew brought galley leftovers to a rescue shelter in Mexico.
M/Y Octopus, a 126m (414 ft) Lürrsen launched in 2003, crew of 63.
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M/Y Lady Moura, a 105m (344 ft) Blohm & Voss launched in 1990, crew of 71. M/Y Seven Seas, (now Man of Steel) an 86m (282 ft) Oceanco launched in 2010, crew of 28. M/Y Game Changer, a 72m (237 ft) Damen launched in 2017, crew of 16. M/Y Azteca, a 72m (236 ft) CRN launched in 2009, crew of 24. M/Y Solo, a 72m (236 ft) Tankoa launched in 2018, crew of 19.
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M/Y Skat, a 71m (232 ft) Lürrsen launched in 2002, crew of 19.
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leaning out the galley after the owner has left or the charter is over? Don’t know what to do with all the old, freezer-burned food at the back of the reefer? Here’s an idea — look for the nearest animal shelter. While in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, the crew of M/Y Asteria loaded up old meat, chicken and fish that would normally have been tossed out, and headed off to El Ranchito, where 28 homeless dogs and cats were waiting for their next meal and starving for a little affection. Local food pantries are also a great solution to food waste on yachts, said Michael Haines, of the Fort Lauderdale Volunteer Leadership Council. Haines and his wife Nicole Edwardes worked in the yachting industry for 10 years before settling into a land-based lifestyle. “Throughout my career, I have seen time and again the generosity and contribution our industry has to offer,” Haines said. For many captains and crew, Fort Lauderdale has become a “home away from home,” Haines said, and for those who would like to volunteer their time and contribute to the city, here are a few opportunities to do so:
✪ Check the Hands On Broward calendar for opportunities to donate leftover galley supplies at food pantries, or to donate old uniforms and leftover crew shoes at local thrift shops. handsonbroward.org/calendar ✪ Crew often miss the pets they’ve left at home, or dream of when they will be able to have one after their yachting days are over. Why not scratch that itch by walking dogs at the local shelter on a day off ? Call the Humane Society of Broward County at 954-989-3977 for more information. ✪ The Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep www.facebook.com/flbeachsweep begins at 8 a.m. every second Saturday at Las Olas and A1A. Also, the 45th annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup will take place this year on March 6.
Beware hidden food triggers
M/Y Days, a 68m (223 ft) AES to be delivered in 2023, crew of 18.
Did you know the sheen on craisins and other dried fruit is made from sunflower oil? Even someone with nut/seed allergies might not know that. Always make it a point to reach out to guests who list allergies or off-the-wall food preferences; they will rest easier after talking with the person who is cooking their food, and you will get a better idea of just how serious the allergy is. And always keep an EpiPen on hand, just in case!
M/Y Ventum Maris, a 65m (213 ft) Amels launched in 2011, crew of 15.
— CHEF HELFI OLFASON, M/Y KOJU
Flavor from the source If you must serve frozen fish, submerge it in seawater while it is thawing. This will give it the taste of fresh fish when cooked. — CHEF GEORGIOS KOUNTOURIS, M/Y ITASCA
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“Events like these are amazing team building opportunities and awesome ways for crew to socialize outside of the boat in healthy and productive atmospheres,” Haines said. For more information, contact Jorg Hruschka with the Volunteer Leadership Council at JHruschka@fortlauderdale.gov. ‹ 30
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M/Y Firebird, a 67m (220 ft) Feadship launched in 2007, crew of 19.
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