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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE bOYS I remember cooking for a girlfriend in university once and being immensely proud of my achievement. It wasn’t a fancy meal, and the wine was something inexpensive as befitted my status at the time, but I thought I’d done pretty well. We had real plates and cutlery too, which in a student house can be challenging to find. Or at least they used to be, student accommodation these days bares closer resemblance to a hotel than the depressing, grey, prisonlike halls of 20 years ago. Unfortunately the meal was inedible, the wine undrinkable, and the girlfriend – well, let’s just say it wasn’t a long-term relationship. She thought I was a typical boy who couldn’t cook, I thought I should have been given points for trying. Men are from Somerset, women are from St George’s – a lesson we must all learn at some point in life. Looking back I wonder about the preconceived idea that men can’t cook. Do girls learn this from their mothers, or from their father’s ham-fisted attempts at Lobster Thermidor (one of two things you can never get at home)? Given the number of male chefs populating the world’s kitchens it is a notion that seems to have little basis in reality, much like those that suggest men do not know how to decorate, or dress themselves. I’ve certainly improved in the intervening years, at cooking anyway, but how many men have their confidence damaged because of this approach? The fairer sex can be ruthless sometimes.

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Society needs confident men, ones willing to take a risk in the kitchen, as in life. In Bermuda that has never been truer than now, where it occasionally feels as if men are being pushed to the periphery, necessary but not necessarily appreciated. There was something about challenging those stereotypes in putting together this magazine, which is full of Bermudians doing extraordinary things at home and abroad. Here then is a Fall read for both sexes - a combination of the light, the serious, and the informative.

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The story with Chris Crumpler, who is doing what he can to help young men grow up to be responsible adults, is an important one; so too our feature on the 13 male entrepreneurs making a success of themselves and their lives. On the lighter side of life we chat with chef Jaelen Steede about his tips for cooking that perfect meal for a date, and continue our Love on the Rock series with the men’s perspective. Our top guns did not hold back in sharing their opinions on single mothers, Tinder accounts, and whether women are as guilty as men when it comes to cheating.

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CONTENTS

FEATURE FINDS + READS

COVER STORY ENTREPRENEURS

56 Love on the Rock The Men Tell All

62 COMMUNITY + SPORT

48 FOOD + DRINK

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

ON THE BLOCK JAELEN STEEDE

CHRIS CRUMPLER

EDUCATING THROUGH ART

ART + ENTERTAINMENT

Carlos Santana on painting and education

FALLING FOR A MAN-OVER

BEAUTY + FASHION

Clothes maketh the man

ANCIENT FOOD

FOOD + DRINK

A guide to making your own pasta

14 HOME + LIVING

DESIGN YOUR SPACE UPDATING YOUR MAN CAVE

MORE FINDS + READS

Think Twice

Margaritaville

HOME + LIVING

FOOD + DRINK

Tips for sharing your space

Fun with PatrÓn

Top 5 Vegas Hotels

Men Cook Too

TRAVEL + LEISURE

FOOD + DRINK

Perfect boys’ weekend

Meal ideas for the guys

42 TRAVEL + LEISURE

BIG WORLD: Life in San Francisco ZANDER KIRKLAND

ART + ENTERTAINMENT

Carlos

Santana

When Carlos Santana Dill-Trott left his job on the front desk at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club in 2013 he was looking to explore his passion — art. The journey has led him to teaching both children and adults about the importance of expressing themselves, and in the process may even be the catalyst that sparks inspiration in another potential artist just as it once did for him. “I started out doing cartoon characters when I was about five and I loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” said Carlos from his studio. “I also used to watch my dad draw these cartoon characters and he could draw as well, both of my parents could, actually, and so I guess I get it from both of them. I used to sit up and watch him draw these little cartoons and I used to say I wanted to do that as well. “I started out doing circles — big circles for the body, little circles for the head, but I progressively got better. I was always doing it in school. I was even drawing in class when I wasn’t supposed to.” Now the artist is providing children with the opportunity to express themselves through art — whether they are artistically inclined or not — he is reaching them by relating art to the things that matter to them. “Not everyone’s artistically inclined so I like to relate the things that they like to artwork,” he said. “So, if someone really likes to sing, but they think they really can’t draw as well as they think they should I will say, ‘let’s do a lyrical piece. Let’s take your favourite song and take some of the song lyrics and draw little notes with it, and splash some paint in the background and then all of a sudden you have a masterpiece’. “For some of the boys they love to play football or cricket so I try to

relate that with the art. So, everything revolves around art and I really like that, I really like teaching the different styles.” He’s taking his Snack and Paint programme into summer day camps, nurseries, preschools and primary school and the children get to have a snack along with juice or water, and a chance to learn to create a piece of artwork regardless of their ability. It has been a natural segue into his Sip and Paint classes for adults, where he also sees people’s inspiration sparked. “In some of my Sip and Paint classes the adults will see the piece that I bring in and say, ‘I’m not going to be able to do that’ but, I tell them that there’s no right or wrong to art, there’s no mistakes to art. We don’t make mistakes, we make happy accidents,” he said. “I teach step by step and people are often amazed at their artwork. And I’m happy with that as long as you’ve had a good time, I’m good with that.” Carlos broke into the art scene with his distinctive pointillism technique, called stippling, in which thousands of dots made with pen and ink are used to create an image. His depiction of Bob Marley, whose face he created with dots, and his dreads made up of the singer’s lyrics, continues to be a talking point among his fans. And though his most recent shows have seen him dabble with colour and paint he has come back full circle with his newest work, Back to the Point, which he plans to show in January to celebrate his birthday. “The Bob Marley lyrical portrait everybody was really fascinated about that and are still really interested in that to this day. That’s what

EDUCATING THROUGH ART BY ROBYN BARDGETT

“

You

always want to be remembered for doing something positive versus doing something negative.

Carlos

is also breaking into fashion design with a line of baseball caps, and his big ambition is to bring both emerging and professional artists together for an art festival.

really drove me back into that form and style,” said Carlos. “I’m doing a whole new show for my birthday in January. “I originally started to explore colour because I don’t always like to be so repetitive,” he added. “Stippling can also be very time consuming and can consist of over 4000, 5000 dots. It’s dots on top of dots and can take up to three months just to finish a piece depending on size and detail. But, in terms of working with colour and painting you can never go wrong with painting. So, that’s the difference between the styles for me. “Black and white also tends to be a bit more serious and colour is a little more fun. You can splash paint on a canvas and a whole lot of colour and that’s a very fun experience, versus when I do my pen and ink it’s a little more serious and takes a large amount of time to finish one piece.” Some of the pieces Carlos is working on for his upcoming show are inspired by his own internal musings, as well as challenges faced in the community. One piece — a gun and a rose made up of dots which does feature a splash of colour — have a deeper meaning, and the show will not only explore his favoured style but also give people more in-depth comments on each piece. “Mostly the style is my inspiration but a lot of it is internal, just like the guns and roses piece. People will look at it and think ‘oh he’s just painting a gun’ but actually instead of bullets let’s shoot out roses, let’s shoot out love, let’s shoot out positivity, so that’s the whole meaning behind the piece.

“With this show I’m going to have a positive quote that people can read and get to see the meaning behind the style.” Along with working towards his next show, Carlos is also breaking into fashion design with a line of baseball caps, and his big ambition is to bring both emerging and professional artists together for an art festival. Both his adult classes and teaching children he’s found inspiration coaxing them to express themselves through something that is incredibly personal to him. “Kids have to express themselves and should be able to express themselves in any form as long as it’s a positive. You always want to be remembered for doing something positive versus doing something negative. That’s something that I try to tell my camp kids and my adult classes as well. It’s very important to express yourself as you don’t want to keep it bottled up inside you. That’s often why people do negative things, so as far as the kids I don’t have them regimented that you have to do an art piece in a certain way. Express yourself however you want to and free up in the art session. “I want to inspire people to feel the need to create and express themselves and to always have fun. I get inspiration from the kids and I really enjoy teaching and to teach a different side of creativity to the kids.”

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Summer Memories for a Warm Fall As the end of Summer approaches the air will become a little

has been planning and saving for the celebration of this occasion for the past

cooler, the days a bit shorter and the nights slightly longer.

ten years, and it finally happened during the week of Cup Match.

For those of us who love to cook Fall is the time to get excited

For Mr Bate’s entire team to celebrate together he brought each member

for some new seasonal produce, and the perfect opportunity to start preparing our favourite comfort foods. Sadly, we must also bid a fond farewell to fun in the sun, more quality time with our children, and the amazing memories we made with our friends and family over the past few months. Some of us will remember 2017 as the year of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda, while others may have experienced the most exciting Bermuda Cup

of his staff based in the United States and their families to Bermuda to enjoy all the island could offer with their Bermudian cohorts. BATE’S & BQS were technically closed, while a few of the most recently hired Bermudian staff were available at the beginning of the week to handle urgent customer needs. It was an amazing adventure for the entire BATE’S staff and their families to bond together by jumping off cliffs, snorkeling, boating, and even laughing and singing, and of course enjoying a few Swizzles.

Match in years. However, the staff of BATE’S, Bate’s Quality Service (BQS)

Getting to know each other beyond daily phone calls made everyone feel

and Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd will especially recall 2017 as one of the

blessed to work for a company who actually believes that family comes first,

most memorable Summers ever.

and that it is not only important to work hard, but play hard too.

Joshua Bate started supplying goods to Bermuda in 1992, which means that

So, bring on the Fall, we have lots of great memories to keep us warm until

2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of his “Serving & Saving Bermudians.” He

next Summer, and hope you do too!

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17 MEN ARE FROM

THINK TWICE

sharing yOur space So, you’re thinking about asking her, or him, to move in. The relationship is going well, you’ve (largely) stopped flirting with the cute girl/guy in the place next door, and you want to see if this could be the one, or the one for the time being at least. Still sharing a place with roommates and sharing with a partner are two totally different things. Here are some things you should know before moving in with someone.

ARE YOU DOING IT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS? For a lot of couples moving in together is something that “just happens”. It starts with keeping a spare toothbrush at their boyfriend or girlfriend’s place; maybe a spare shirt and pair of underwear, just in case. Or a razor and some toiletries because, hey, you never know, right? Before too long one or the other of you decides, hey, you’re half-way there already, might as well pull the trigger on this, right? It’ll totally be more convenient for the both of you. This way madness lies. You’ve got to talk about it before doing it. You can’t just throw your stuff into a couple boxes, carry them over to their place and call it a day. You have to have a long series of conversations to make sure you’re both on the same page.

HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE Living together doesn’t mean that you have to be together 247, nor does it mean that you magically no longer require time on your own. Both of you should make a point to carve out your own space, especially if it means giving you some much-needed personal time. Having a place to retreat to in order to take a time out and just relax on your own can be invaluable, especially when the two of you feel as though someone’s always right on top of you at all times. The ability to have a brief escape from the stress of living together – and it will be stressful at times – can mean the difference between screaming matches and pre-marital bliss.

DON’T STOP GOING ON DATES Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can slack on the romance just because you’re roomies now. Actually, the opposite is the case. Now that you’re hanging out a lot more often, you need to put extra effort into making things feel special and sexy (rather than boring and too comfortable). It can be tempting to do the Seamless and Netflix thing every night, but that will drain your relationship’s spark. Make dinner for her, or clean the apartment just because. But, also make sure you make a grand gesture or two every once in awhile. It will be the difference between having a roommate you just get along with, and a lover who still genuinely excites you.

Somerset WOMEN ARE FROM St George’s Let’s face it; we’re never going to understand women. Mostly that’s because they don’t want us to. They like us to be continually guessing as to whether “I’m fine” means “I’m fine” or “I’m so angry with you right now that you’re in a world of hurt and don’t even know it yet”. Ah, the joys of the fairer sex. Luckily there are some books out there to help you try and get inside her head, although it’s entirely possible they will just leave you even more confused than before.

Still, you can but try, and for some helpful hints check out the informative, yet frankly terrifying, The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, M.D. Other tomes that are worth a look include: Self Help, by Lorrie Moore, a book for men “who worry they’ll never be able to relate to a female character”. The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P, by Adelle Waldman, a book to help men “understand the seemingly mysterious behavior of women in relationships”.

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GENTLEMEN FLARE All-time Favourite Fall Look My all-time favourite is camouflage. No matter the piece, camo is a timeless and iconic asset to any man’s fall wardrobe. This classic dessert camo jacket adds masculine appeal to this military/ adventure inspired look. The shirt, shorts, bag and boots all synchronize with the ruggedness and colour of the jacket while the wooden and gold jewelry add an unexpected but welcomed touch of class without contrasting from the outfit’s machismo.

Current Favourite Fall Trend Putting together a look inspired by Fall trends in the middle of a Bermuda summer was a bit of a challenge.Though most countries debut their Fall fashion looks around this time of year, Bermuda is slower, meaning, there wasn’t much for me to choose from. One of the bigger trends for the season is graphic knitwear. There was absolutely no graphic knitwear in Bermuda, so I decided to make a play with graphic-less knitwear, adding an extra layer of knits for visual interest and creativity points.

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EDGY APPEAL All-time Favourite Fall Look The Denim Jacket: Layering a jean jacket over an oversized t-shirt and skinny jeans creates a look that will forever be trendy. Jean jackets are classic pieces and definitely a staple in my closet.

Current Favourite Fall Trend The focus of this look is a plaid jacket. Prints will be a focal point this season because of the way they add texture to an outfit. I decided to pair this plaid jacket with joggers, a graphic tee and sneakers for more of a relaxed, on the go look. The jacket adds a bit of sophistication to this cozy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fit.

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ENTREPRENEURS From hats to electric cars, food, fashion and music, the best and the brightest of Bermudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young male entrepreneurs are making names for themselves at home and overseas. Striving to make themselves, their families and their island better than before, all are driven to succeed, but no two stories are the same. We spoke to 12 of these industry leaders of the future about their businesses, their motivation, and what it means to work for yourself.

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JAHDE DOWLING @ K I N G J A H B E AT Z

Business: King Jah Beatz

Taking the step: “Some of the biggest challenges in this industry when it comes to getting up and

Audio engineer Jahde has had a passion for music

running I really didn’t have to face. I was afforded the luxury of being able to start in a

for as long as he can remember, and by the time he

place that was already established.

was 15 had convinced his mom to buy him a beats machine for Christmas. That passion took him to Full Sail University where he graduated second in his class.

“I had a few bumps in the road on my way to finally starting my own recording company, and I believe that the hard times, and the desire to prove that I am good at what I do, drove me to start doing some independent work.”

A producer at radio station Hott 107.5, he also

Dream job:

works independently on the sound for commercials,

“I would absolutely love to work with some companies like Disney, Sony and Warner

and music videos.

Music Groups and possibly go to and live in the USA to become an internationally recognised engineer. I would love to win a Grammy or even be recognized by the Music Producers Guild for engineering.”

michiko campbell @ C H I KO S M O K E Y R U B

Business: Chiko’s Smokey Rub Not content with having one business, Michiko, who also is the chef at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, has three, and not all of them are in the food industry. While the Smokey Rub is the most well known, and the outside catering business is what you might expect from a chef, Michiko is also a carpenter of note, specialising in one of a kind pieces for private clients.

So, Michiko, a chef and a carpenter, tell us about that “I had a talent for working with with wood, so I started Chiko The Builder. I can create anything a customer wants benches, coffee tables, bed headboards, anything. I started working in a carpentry workshop at the age of eight with my uncle. I believe it is always great to have a trade under your belt.“

How did Chiko’s Smokey Rub come into being? “It started with a comment where someone asked me about a rub I had made. They said I should sell it, so, I did. Also, my wife, Sherelle Campbell, is my other driving force, she believed in me. Whatever I do or put my mind around doing I put 110 per cent into

What is the most satisfying thing about your businesses? “The most satisfying thing about my businesses is giving back every year because of how well the business is doing; or hearing the people’s comments and feedback, or just walking in the street and people saying ‘that’s the rub guy’ or just knowing you

it. From the first day I started I said ‘Chiko’s Smokey

as spice man.

Rub and Rellz Hott Graphics (my wife’s business)

“I feel very inspired knowing that I’m doing something right and I have that consistent

working together will take us far.’ She created my logos and does all my marketing. It helped get the businesses off the ground.”

support from family, friends, and customers. I love the reviews I receive after building something for someone. I had built some planter boxes for a preschool and the compliments on my work that I received from teachers and parents were heartwarming.”

andre manders @ F R E S H F I T B DA

Business: Fresh Fit Andre’s business is fashion, specifically hats, he just loves hats – and Bermuda, of course, so it makes sense that his brand’s sole purpose is to promote “Bermuda pride and culture in a stylish fashion”

Getting started:

Facing a challenge:

“As a college student studying abroad, I was big on

“When I officially started in September 2016 there

representing my country. Each time I went back to

were a lot more local talented entrepreneurs who

school I would spend at least $500 to $1000 on

had started their own clothing brands. The market

Bermuda-branded gear. One particular mid-term

isn’t as open as it used to be in 2012. A sense of

break in 2011 I was in Brooklyn when I walked

Bermuda pride is a lot stronger now than it was.

into a Lids store to buy a few hats. I noticed they

As a result there is a lot of competition, which is

had blank hats and offered customers the option

good.

to customise the hat.

“However, one of the biggest challenges is trying

“Being full of Bermuda pride I asked them to make

to differentiate yourself from others. People often

me a hat that said 441 and BDA. I was in love with

think you are stealing or copying ideas. When the

my hats. However, it wasn’t until the summer of

reality is, I have been planning this and thinking

2012 when I wore one of my hats to a football at

about this for years.

Rangers that the idea came to me. “Everyone asked me where I got the hat from

“I have a ton of ideas and in due time I will differentiate my brand.”

and how could they get one. That was the day I decided to start my own brand. I came up with the logo and name within the month. Although it took

The future:

me four years to actually follow through with the

“I want to become well established here in

idea, that’s how I got started.”

Bermuda and be able to cater to everyone; locals and tourist. Secondly, my ultimate goal is to expand internationally. I have already received a few offers to have my brand in stores abroad; which is great, but I’d rather solidify my brand here in Bermuda first.”

greg de melo

@ M I S A K I B E R M U DA

Business: Misaki restaurant

“You need to have the right balance for your

As if being a senior technical adviser in

the hands-on skills, Leo and I are a great

business. You need someone who has the

the banking industry wasn’t enough, Greg decided to get into the food business. A meeting with Leo Calingasan, the former head chef at Pearl, changed his direction from a food cart idea to Bermuda’s first pick-andmix sushi restaurant.

business skills and then someone who has combination of these. Make sure you choose the right people to go into business with.”

What advice would you give a budding entrepreneur? “Choosing the right location is key no matter

So, Greg, why start your own business?

what business you’re in. Be prepared to do

“Tough question, I think the determination to

questions and I would recommend speaking

be successful, to have something to call our own, and to have something that one day when I have kids they can be proud of and potentially be a part of.

up, and running around. Make sure you ask with someone in a similar industry so that you can gain some insight as to what to expect. When you make that commitment by signing a contract or investing a large sum of money

“I wasn’t always focused on being successful, but after losing my father at 18 years old I was determined.

a lot of paper work, phone calls, following

be prepared to work hard because it isn’t easy, but just keeping looking for the light at the end of the tunnel and you’ll get there.”

russell griffith (aka DJ Rusty G)

@ D J R U S T YG

Business: DJ From his start at college house parties to Bermuda’s Summer Splash, Rusty G is one of the island’s top DJs. Here he tells us about how he got his start in the business, and what drives him every day.

When did you realise this was what you wanted to do as a career? “I started playing music in college at house parties, student events and

You never get a second chance to make a first impression “Getting started as a DJ is the hardest part. Club owners, radio stations and promoters don’t know if you are good so you have to prove that you are ready to handle it. Once given the opportunity to play in front of a crowd you have to make sure you deliver or you may never get a second chance!”

What is the best thing about what you do?

clubs. It was with a group of friends, we had a sound called Immortal

Seeing a great crowd reaction to something I did is always

Vybz Sound at the time. It wasn’t long until I realised my passion for it

satisfying. Knowing that people genuinely enjoy themselves

and decided to continue on after I finished school.”

when I play is extremely rewarding in itself.

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sam outerbridge @ CO R A LCOA S TC LO T H I N G

Sam, tell us about those early days in New York “We went to the garment district with a passion for our idea, but no direction. We definitely learned the ropes of the fashion industry through trial and error. We were unhappy with our 9-5 jobs as underwriters and we really wanted to create a product that Bermudians could believe in and could be known as one of the best in the world.”

What was the hardest part in getting started? “In the early days of starting a company if you aren’t prepared to really struggle, then you are being naïve. With every peak comes a lull that you can never forecast. You have to be strong and very

Business: Coral Coast Clothing

adaptable in order to survive on your own. “Most challenges in starting your own business will usually stem from a capital/monetary standpoint. You need money to

Sam is one of the brains behind Coral Coast Clothing, alongside business

make money in this day and age. Another challenge has been

partner and friend, Adam Petty. After escaping from desk jobs that left

convincing stores and buyers that your product can compete

them unfulfilled the pair began life in New York’s garment district, and

with the big players in the market.”

now have a luxury menswear label inspired by their island home.

What is the most satisfying thing about the work for you? “The most satisfying thing about our business is that we are able to sell our dream to customers that genuinely love the product. It is extremely gratifying to think of a design in your head, bring it to life and then sell it!”

Business: Current Vehicles Another two man band, Piers Carr and John-Paul Doughty are the duo behind the island’s first car rental company. While John-Paul is a recent addition to the company, Piers has dreamed of this moment for several years.

How did you first get started? Recognising that the corporate world wasn’t for me and wanting to do my own thing.

piers carr

@CURRENT VEHICLES

What drove you to start your own business? I was frustrated at seeing Bermuda consistently underperform as a tourism destination and identifying a lack of safe, reliable and affordable transportation as one of the major causes of this.

What is the best thing about working for yourself? Doing something I really enjoy, and looking forward to going to work each day.

What is the worst thing? It is 24/7 with very little down-time.

What challenges have you faced while getting your business up and running? Too many to count, I now age in dog years.

What is the most satisfying thing about your business? Seeing the smile on people’s faces when they drive our cars and helping to do our part to rebuild Bermuda’s tourism future.

What are your hopes for the future? My hope is for Bermuda to fulfill its potential as a worldclass tourism destination, and for the island to make a total conversion to electric vehicles. There is no reason that within five to ten years both can’t become a reality.

jp doughty

@CURRENT VEHICLES

conor outerbridge @ CO N O R O U T E R B R I D G E

Business: Freelance photographer/ videographer Something of a free spirit, Conor is hoping to let his artistic nature take flight as a freelance photographer and drone operator.

Conor, you dropped out of university to pursue your dream, tell us about that decision. “I have always been into photography and videography and it [studying business] wasn’t something I wanted to be doing. I dropped out of Dalhousie University in December last year. “I first got started when I was in Washington Mall one day and I saw a drone and just decided to buy it. I got my first job working on the Babymoon film with Burnt House Productions and then from there everything just took off.”

What drives you in your approach to working? “The reason why I like it [being my own boss] so much is because I can work on my own time and pick and choose jobs I want to do. What drove me to start my own business here in Bermuda is to do something completely different than anyone else was doing. I find that a lot of people here just go to college and then come back and work in an office everyday for the rest of their lives. I want to love what I’m doing every single day.”

What has been your biggest challenge so far? “Having to put in the initial investment of buying a lot of camera gear; drones, cameras, underwater housing, microphones, lights, the list goes on and on. Another thing that is challenging is trying to get your name out there.”

What are your plans for the future? “I hope to travel throughout the year around the world as a freelance photographer/videographer and then be in Bermuda between May and August.”

40 Business: Mediaville

programming but I would also have to teach myself

A multi-media marketing and digital agency, Mediaville

Google I taught myself FLASH programming and ani-

is at the forefront of technology and innovation on the island, however, things might have been very different, as Melvin describes.

“I give my brother Qian Dickinson the credit for getting me started. About 13 years ago my brother, under the brand Vybez Alliance, was building small websites for people while he was running his online business. “I was in college planning to become a cardiologist and one day he called me and said he was swamped with work. He said, if I was up to it he would give me one

@ M E D I AV I L L E

mation overnight, and completed the website by the end of the week. “The ability to create something from nothing was

How did Mediaville come about?

melvin dickinson

FLASH programming and animation. “With the help of

of his client’s websites and I could keep all the money from the contract. “Being broke in school I immediately took the offer, even though I knew nothing about website development. Qian sent me the files and details, I then found out that not only would I have to teach myself basic

everything. From that day forward, I loved programming and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.”

What’s next? “Our plan for the future is to continue to grow Mediaville as a powerhouse of technology and innovation. “Our goal is to revitalise the industry in Bermuda by building innovative technologies to better the lives of Bermudians. We also have plans for rapid expansion over the next few years opening satellite offices all over the US and the Caribbean in order to continue growing our local team and expand on our international opportunities. Continuing to execute first class image, first class quality and first class service is Mediaville’s primary goal.”

caleb zuill

@ S A I L B E R M U DA

Business: Sail Bermuda Summer is a busy time of year for Caleb, which is why we were thrilled to be able to pry him away from a day on the water for the fashion shoot and to answer some questions about his business.

What is the best thing about being your own boss? “I don’t have to answer to anyone except my operations manager [Marilyn Zuill] who just happens to be my wife!”

Sailing is in your family’s blood, tell us how you came onboard at Sail Bermuda.

What makes all the hard work worthwhile?

“My dad launched a website sailbermudayachtcharters.com right at the be-

challenge. Our children, who are 5 and 7, do not always understand why we

ginning of the dot-com era. At the time I was running a sail catamaran for

have to work as much as we do.

another company. As his business began to grow he asked me to come and work as captain for him, which I did.

“You never really knock off, and juggling family time and work is always a

“But, seeing smiles and hearing laughter from visitors is especially joyful for us! Also, when we receive a great Trip Advisor or Google review, it makes

“Upon his recent retirement I rebranded the business and launched sailber-

us realise how important businesses such as ours are to tourism and this

muda.com. We’ve been going ever since.”

island.”

shaun moniz

@ I S L A N D G E N T RY

Business: Lifestyle influencer Accountant by day, gentleman by design, Shaun’s

living from content creation. It also offered op-

passion for style and image led him to create a so-

portunities to connect with other gentlemen that

cial media presence that focuses on helping men

attended who also share a passion for self-im-

become more self confident and live more mean-

provement and to be a part of a community with

ingful lives.

like-minded individuals.”

Getting started:

Time crunch:

“The motivation and passion for starting my own

“One of my biggest challenges is finding sufficient

business was ignited during a 3-day men’s lifestyle

time outside of my full-time employment as an

conference I attended in Atlanta in 2015 called

accountant to create content and grow my brand.

StyleCon 2015. The conference featured a panel of

I find myself using my lunch hour, evenings and

successful businesses, content creators and blog-

weekends to dedicate myself to creating content

gers across the United States.

and working on my channel.”

“Meeting and connecting with these individuals and business proved that it is possible to earn a

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San Francisco BY ROBYN BARDGETT

BIG WORLD:

Zander Kirkland Olympian, outdoor enthusiast, self-

I knew I didn’t want to be a sailor for the rest of my life and that it was excit-

confessed techie, Zander Kirkland

individuals. Fast forward five years and I have been immersed on four, mostly

ing to be passionately working on a complex project with other like-minded

has been doing plenty with himself

very small, teams bringing new products to market in a variety of industries.

since he competed alongside brother

QA and presently, personal finance. Some of those companies no longer ex-

Jesse in the 49er class sailing event at

market fit in these developing spaces.

the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Here he talks to us about start-ups, life in California, and why an art bar is the best night out in San Francisco. What took you to San Francisco?

These have ranged from online dating, on-demand retail workers, software ist, but I have learnt a tremendous amount as we worked to find a product/

What do you like best about living on the West Coast? California has it all and the scale is massive — Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Mt Shasta, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, RedWoods, Mendocino, Lost Coast, LA, Santa Barbara, and the Central Coast are within striking distance for weekend missions. I have put 40 thousand miles on my car in five years, basically just doing these strike missions. The unique geo-climates are pretty crazy and the surf’s pretty good too.

Are you still sailing? Yes, I sail regularly with friends in a Knarr (similar to an IOD — 30ft keelboat),

Jesse and I trained in SF for months when we were campaigning for the

but it’s just for fun and is nowhere near the performance sailing we used

Olympics because of its famous sea breeze. I was blown away by the beauty

to do in the 49er. I still love it though and enjoying learning a new class in

of the region and the diversity of outdoor activities (snowboarding, surfing,

a tricky venue — SF Bay currents are notoriously difficult to understand. I

hiking, etc) it supported. I also had heard murmurings of the areas burgeon-

would love to do more ocean racing, like the race to Hawaii or the race from

ing tech scene, which was the one green shoot in the tough economy at the

San Francisco to Santa Barbara. There is nothing like going downwind with

time.

the spinnaker up in big waves and good friends!

It’s a progressive, entrepreneurial atmosphere that looks at existing and new

What are your goals for the future?

problems with an interesting slant that is positioned well towards the future. It seemed like an amazing place to try out as I restarted my life after the

This is a tough one! At the highest level to keep learning alongside smart

Olympic sailing was over.

people and hanging out with my favourite people! I would love to grow into

I moved to the city six weeks after the Olympics with the plan to immerse

keen to keep having fun outside with sailing, surfing, snowboarding, hiking/

myself in the start-up scene. Primarily leveraging my hustle, project management experience and fundraising skills demonstrated over the three year sailing campaign to finagle my way onto a small exciting team working on an interesting problem.

a place where I can develop my own business and work for myself. I’m also backpacking. I want to keep fostering and acknowledging that spirit of adventure for as long as it burns inside me!

44 1. THE PLACES YOU MOST LIKE TO EAT BREAKFAST: Drink my own French Pressed coffee checking the surf at Ocean Beach 2. FAVOURITE HIDEAWAYS: The trails inside the Presidio and Fort Point — the US Army occupied the area from 1876 to 1994, so they protected it from dense development; much like our South Shore thanks to the British Army. An Army officer in the 1870s and 1880s planted the base with California hardwoods, Eucalyptus, and palm trees, which makes for a mature parklike feel. At 1480 acres, which is ten per cent of Bermuda, it is a good chunk of SF and is maintained impeccably by well-funded Federal Trust — I used to pay them rent for three years. 3. IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT AT ONE RESTAURANT DURING A VISIT: State Bird Provisions — book your reservation when you book your flight. 4. A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION: The Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands (same trip) — the scale and the views will blow you away. 5. BEST PLACE TO STAY: Inn at the Presidio — beautiful old brick building with modern rooms and great service. 6. CITY’S BEST KEPT SECRET: The Outer Sunset (Neighbourhood at Ocean Beach) — often in the fog in the summer, but can be glorious in the winter! Cool coffee shops, surf shops, galleries and restaurants are popping up out there. 7. BEST PLACE FOR PEOPLE WATCHING: The Ferry Building — where Market St meets the Embarcadero. This was the former navel of the city when a huge percentage of commuters used to ferry to work every day, well before the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges were built. 8. TOP NIGHT SPOTS: Madrone Art Bar, The Independent, Great American Musical Hall, El Techo, Latin American Club — yup, no shortages of bars and concert venues here.

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TOP 5 HOTELS

las VEGAS A good hotel is essential for a successful boys’ trip to Las Vegas, but with so many to choose from it can be hard to know where to stay in Sin City. Not to worry, with a little investigating we’ve come up with the best hotels for dancing, drinking, and debauchery that will make your stay in Vegas unforgettable.

Artisan Hotel Tiny by Vegas standards this is a party hotel which is strictly for those 21 and over. Rooms here are dark and a little shabby, but few guests complain as most are here to party. The downside is the lack of dining options; food is served around the pool or in the lounge bar. The Strip is less than a mile away though. The hotel’s nightclub gets going in the early hours and is still hopping after sunrise.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hard Rock is one of the most unapologetically hedonistic hotels in Las Vegas, which is a hard trophy to come by in this town. On Sunday, the Beach Club Pool hosts Rehab — a pool party so raucous, they turned it into its own reality TV show. The hotel’s nightclub, Vanity, opened on New Year’s Eve 2010 and has the same celebrity cachet as its predecessor, Body English. And true to its Hard Rock name, big-name bands regularly play the recently renovated Joint, a 4,000-seat venue attached to the hotel.

Wynn Las Vegas The Wynn is home to two of the Strip’s most popular nightclubs — one intimate, the other a full-on party. Tryst is a 12,000-square-foot club with a 90-foot waterfall, go-go dancers on tables, waitresses with prepared shots (tequila and lemon drops), and a very danceable club mix draw scantily clad twentysomethings. The lounge, where there are sitting areas for bottle service, looks out on the surreal Lake of Dreams. Next door, the Encore hotel has another esteemed nightclub, XS.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas The Cosmopolitan has quickly established itself as one of the trendiest spots on the Strip. All types of travelers seem to come here, from frat boys to gambling grandmothers, but the nights decidedly belong to the younger crowd at BOND and Marquee — as do the days, during Marquee’s seasonal “dayclub” party poolside. It also enjoys a plum location in the center of the densely packed threeand-a-half-mile-long stretch of hotel-casinos known as the Strip.

Venetian Resort Hotel Casino After the dinner guests have left, Tao restaurant becomes Tao nightclub, one of the hippest party scenes on the Strip. The trendy, modern space pulls in a young crowd that you can spot waiting for entry for an hour or so inside the hotel’s mall. By day, Tao Beach is an adults-only scene where the waitresses wear little clothing and the customers let loose.

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48 BY NAJEE CLARKE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AKIL SIMMONS

JAELEN STEEDE on Jaelen Steede is still only in his early Twenties, but he has spent the better part of the past decade learning the ropes in a kitchen. Now the head chef for Harrington Hundreds supermarket he is one of the rising young stars of Bermuda cooking.

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If you’re trying to impress a date what dish would you cook for her? Well, my girlfriend’s favourite is my shrimp and mussels in a thai curry bacon sauce.

Did you ever have a dating experience where a female didn’t like your cooking? “Yes! I was at home with Raeven White [my sous chef] and we were creating this whole

Who better then to help us put together a menu

elaborate menu and my girlfriend was here

that you can recreate at home when trying to

and so I said, ‘yeah, go ahead and taste it’. She

impress a date. Jaelen’s tips will help you go

tasted it and was like ‘it’s okay’, and I said ‘you

from Average Joe to semi-pro in no time.

don’t like it’ and she said ‘not really’. [From

And if that wasn’t enough, Jonathan Leadley, the general manager at Discovery Wines, has put together a list of wines that will complement the meal perfectly.

there] it was an argument, but that’s okay.”

Do you ever wish that someone would cook for you? And if so what would your ideal meal be?

He might have been helping us out in the kitchen,

“I would love it if someone cooked for me, and

but that didn’t mean we weren’t going to take the

you know what the sad part is, people think

opportunity to quiz Jaelen about his experiences

that chefs are the pickiest people, but if you

of cooking on date night, and why the way to a

gave me a simple burger and fries that’s like

girl’s heart can be through her stomach.

my [thing], I’ll go with that any day.”

What five tips would you give a guy who is just learning to cook for a lady? “Don’t be afraid. Try whatever you haven’t done before. And don’t be afraid to try something you haven’t tried before. That’s my top three things I would say.”

What is your favourite cuisine? “I would have to say my favourite is more like a Caribbean-Mediterranean type fusion, because you’re growing up on an island and you see all [the] fruit and pineapple and tropical kind of stuff. But, I also like refined [ingredients], like olive oil and balsamic [which] comes from the Mediterranean side of things. So it’s a little bit of both, like a fusion.”

If you had one meal to eat for the rest of your life what would it be? “I’d have to say like a nice roast chicken with some nice fluffy mash potatoes and a little bit of vegetables and some gravy.”

A good mix of something that’s a little bit sexy, a little bit adventurous, and a little bit different. You know something that’s for everyone.

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pan-seared shrimp over a warm couscous salad INGREDIENTS: Six jumbo shrimp, one packet of couscous, chicken stock, 1/2 cup red pepper (dice), 1/2 red onion (diced), 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 cucumber (diced), 4tbsp olive oil, Salt & Pepper (to taste)

WINE PAIRING - TRY WITH THIS APPETIZER For the starter the gents at Discovery Wines have recommended serving either Henri Bourgeois ‘Petit Bourgeois’ Sauvignon Blanc 2015, or a Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ from the same year. With flower and fruit fragrances the Sauvignon Blanc profits from the ten generations of winemaking experience in the producer’s family. On the palate it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristically of grapes harvested at good maturity. In contrast the Vaillons has a hint of honeysuckle with rich, generous flavours. A dry wine, it is one that can be bought and kept for the right occasion.

grilled steak filet & lobster tail over garlic mash potatoes with asparagus INGREDIENTS:

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Filet steak, 1 lobster tail, 1 cup beef stock, 3-4 large Idaho potatoes, 8 tbsp unsalted butter, 4-6 tbsp milk or heavy cream, 6 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 bunch asparagus, 1/2 cup red wine, 1 bunch thyme, 6 tbsp olive oil.

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With meat and fish why not try a couple of big reds, with Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2015 or Laurence Féraud ‘Gigondas’ 2012 perfect for a plate of surf and turf. With a rich dark colour and hints of vanilla, cherry, chocolate and spice flavours the Purple Paradise is ideal for richly flavoured meat dishes. Similarly the Gigondas is big and rich, and while suited to strong cheeses also works well with beef stew.

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tropical crème brûlée INGREDIENTS: 6 large egg yolks, 2 whole eggs, 1 cup sugar (with 4tbsp saved for plating), 1 tsp vanilla, 4 tsbp lime zest (with 1 tbsp saved for plating), 1 cup toasted sweetened coconut (devided into halves), 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup coconut milk

WINE PAIRING - TRY WITH THIS DESSERT To bubbles or not to bubbles, that is the question? The answer depends entirely on your preference and your budget. A Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec Champagne with its intense range of aromas could be the perfect finish to your date night dinner. The richness of the Demi-Sec naturally calls for sweet dessert dishes, such as pastries or chocolate, enhancing them with considerable depth.

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ANCIENT FOOD

Rice, coconuts, almond flour, butternut squash, pasta these days is anything but traditional. If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, then why not try your hand at making this brown rice flour version, which rather than being gummy and gritty, gives you tender noodles. INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 1½ cups brown rice flour, plus more for dusting

1. In large bowl, whisk together brown rice flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum. Add eggs. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir until a dough forms. Generously dust your counter with brown rice flour. Turn dough out onto counter and knead a few times until fairly smooth.

• ½ cup tapioca starch • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum • 4 large eggs • Kosher salt.

Make own your pasta

2. Divide dough into four equal piecesand work with 1 piece at a time, keeping the rest covered. Press the dough to flatten it slightly. Using a pasta machine set at the widest setting, run the dough through 2 times. Continue rolling dough through successively narrower settings until you reach the second-to-last setting. 3. Cut dough sheet in half horizontally and pass each through the fettuccine cutter. (The spaghetti setting is too thin for this gluten-free pasta.) Dust pasta with brown rice flour and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough pieces. 4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with your choice of sauce

NO TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN?

Try some of the better brands of nonwheat pasta.

EXPLORE CUISINE: How about spaghetti made from black beans, edamame, or soybean? Why not some edamame and mung bean fettuccine? Any of these with a tomato sauce provide a delicious alternative to some traditional pasta dishes

ANCIENT HARVEST: From corn and quinoa-based penne, to spaghetti that was named the best gluten-free pasta on the market, Ancient Harvest has a variety of options for those wanting to avoid wheat.

LOTUS FOODS: Founded in 1995 by Caryl Levine and Kenneth Lee, this is one of the tastiest options for those who want a non-wheat noodle or two. They have six flavours with savoury, lower-sodium soup mixes, or just Rice Ramen noodles.

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55 RECIPES

HE CAN COOK TOO

Whether you’re a single-parent family, or just taking your turn making the dinner, here are some simple recipes that you can whip-up in the kitchen after a busy day in the office and ferrying children around.

Roast Beef Stromboli A stromboli is like a turnover, but instead of fruit, it is filled with meat, veggies and cheese. A refrigerated pizza crust and deli roast beef make quick work of this quick and easy dinner. You can cut the stromboli into small pieces, and let the kids eat with their hands. About 15 minutes of prep time and 25-35 minutes in the oven.

INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg; 1 package refrigerated thin crust pizza dough; 1 package deli thin sliced roast beef; 6 slices provolone cheese; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sliced roasted red bell pepper; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, with fork, beat egg. 2. Cut one 18-inch-long sheet parchment paper. Unroll pizza dough onto parchment paper. Press dough into 13 x 9-inch rectangle. Leaving 1-inch border around edges, arrange roast beef, cheese, onions, red pepper and basil horizontally down center of rectangle. 3. Brush edges of long sides of dough with some beaten egg. Using long sides of parchment

Crockpot Chili What’s not to love about crockpot cooking? Throw all the ingredients together, leave for eight hours and away you go. A healthy take on a dinner favourite, it’s just the right side of spicy for children of all ages.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Drain and transfer beef to the slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients (through jalapeno peppers) to the slow cooker.

4. Just before serving, taste and

This delicious and hearty main dish pasta skillet recipe takes just minutes to put together and serve. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can easily keep all of the ingredients on hand so you can make it in minutes instead of going for burgers or fried chicken strips.

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4. Bake stromboli 18 to 20 minutes or until brown, rotating cookie sheet halfway through baking. Cool 5 minutes before cutting crosswise into 8 slices to serve.

INGREDIENTS: 1lb lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 can diced tomatoes with juices; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can chili beans, undrained; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup canned sliced jalapeno peppers (optional); Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish.

3. Cook on high, 4-5 hours or low, 6-8 hours.

Pesto Meatballs with Fettuccine

paper, lift dough over filling so edges meet in the middle; pinch dough to seal. Pinch dough on short ends to seal. With sharp knife, cut 4 slits in top of stromboli. Transfer parchment with stromboli to cookie sheet; brush stromboli all over with additional beaten egg.

add salt and pepper, as needed. If chili appears too watery, remove 1/2 to 1 cup of the liquid, stir in 1 Tbsp. of cornstarch and return it to the slow cooker. Cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. 5. Serve garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro.

INGREDIENTS: 1lb cooked meatballs; 1 pack of fettuccine; 1 pack bell pepper and onion stir fry mix; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 container pesto; 1-1/2 cups of half and half

DIRECTIONS: 1. Bake the meatballs as directed on the package or in recipe. Set aside. Cook the fettuccine as directed on the package. Drain and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the bell pepper and onion stir fry (or any other frozen vegetable combination) as directed on package, about 7 to 9 min-

utes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. 3. When the veggies are cooked, stir in the meatballs, the cooked and drained fettuccine, the pesto, and the half and half. 4. Cook this mixture over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the food is hot. Serve immediately.

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THE MEN TELL ALL

Are men completely to blame if they cheat? Can you ever get past the opening credits of a Netflix film, and why use Tinder when the chase is half the fun? In this issue of RG Magazine the island’s men are the focus of our Love on the Rock series; and like the women before them, they aren’t holding back. We asked some of the island’s top guns for their opinions on love…well, alright, sex….life, and dating on the island. Here’s what Hollywood, Goose, Iceman, Jester and Maverick had to say about being a single guy in Bermuda. And remember, don’t hate the player ladies, hate the game:

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we got opTions What are the realities of dating in Bermuda for a single man?

ICEMAN

HOLLYWOOD

JESTER I wouldn’t say the new normal but

The biggest challenges I find dating as a middle aged single man (generalising of course) is the younger women tend to be immature, and seemingly living their lives like they’re on a reality show. The older women seem to be jaded from previous bad relationships. GOOSE

Dating for a single man in Bermuda is good and bad. It’s good in that we are outnumbered by women like 14 or 15 to one. It’s bad cause there are a lot of hurt or damaged women that have been mistreated. ICEMAN

Bermuda is obviously a tiny island and therefore the pool of prospective partners is significantly smaller than it would in a city like London or New York. Maybe you just have to be a bit more proactive, though. Dating can be a potential minefield regardless of whether you’re in a big city or small island. JESTER

Some realities to consider; the proximity (not in terms of physical distance) of your potential partner’s ex relations (people they have been involved with). There is only like two or three degrees of separation. The lack of privacy a small community affords you, and limited options because of family relations. MAVERICK

We got options – and we have even more if your game is tight. It all depends on your stage in life. If you want to play the game, dating is easy. All you have to do is get it right with one and not blow up the bridge. After that, word of mouth works to your benefit. On the other hand, if you are looking to settle down, dating a lot of women doesn’t work to your benefit as much. You gotta sift through the sand to find the best one that suits you.

Probably not a great idea for a first date. I’m a big fan of “Netflix and chill”, though. it is very much accepted as a date these days. There is no longer a need to plan and execute a traditional date. MAVERICK Sure. It’s easier to date this way

so you don’t have to go out in public and have people all in your business. Bermuda is small. If you have Bermudians seeing every person you date – they start making stories.

What was the craziest thing that someone has done in a relationship? HOLLYWOOD

The craziest thing that has happened in a relationship is being obsessionally accused of cheating. Apparently I was sleeping with my dental hygienist, my admin assistant, her friends! Basically any female that said hello to me in her presence constituted something nefarious. GOOSE I can’t tell you that story. ICEMAN Isn’t everyone a little crazy?

HOLLYWOOD

“Netflix and chill” usually means it’s someone you don’t want be seen with in public for whatever reason. Good luck getting across the opening credits!

bermudian Women might be Etter at it

HOLLYWOOD

Sure I would continue to date someone that slept with me on the first date, especially if it’s good. We’re grown folks! However, in the back of my mind I might be thinking ‘does she do this with everyone?’ GOOSE

Yes, if there is a connection that’s more than just physical. ICEMAN

Of course. Sometimes it works out that way, other times it can take a few good dates. No big deal. JESTER

Usually the answer to that would be no, but I actually am. When the connection is good, most rules become superficial. MAVERICK Come on – of course! When you

are younger, yes you think about that stuff but when you get older that don’t matter no more. Let’s be realistic, grown folks are sure and move at a faster pace. When you get older you get over the dream that the girl who waits to give you sex is the “perfect girl” and wifey material.

JESTER I don’t do crazy! MAVERICK

A girl came to my house one morning. I acted like I had just woken up when really I had just come home. She poured water on my bike muffler and yelled “Then why is your bike still hot?!”

Would you date a person who makes more money than you do? HOLLYWOOD Sure. Bermuda is a matriarchal

society. Chances are your female partner will make more then you, get over it! JESTER

Has Netflix and chill become the new normal?

Would you continue to date someone who was willing to sleep with you on a first date?

Yes. My manhood is not determined by income but impact and value I’m able to add. Being totally comfortable with one’s self is the prerequisite to not being intimidated by other people including a partner. MAVERICK Hell yeah! As long as she realizes

I am still the man of the household.

Do women in Bermuda have unrealistic expectations when it comes to dating? HOLLYWOOD

I’m not sure whether you can call it unrealistic, but I do find that they have a problem defining what dating really is. For example, are we dating exclusively? If you see me out two weeks later on another date that doesn’t make me a dog, I’m dating! GOOSE For some, yes. You can always tell by

the ones that have been in multiple short-term relationships, or just have ‘special friends’. You know, the ones that can’t keep a man. ICEMAN

Not that I’ve experienced. It’s the same as anywhere else I’ve been. I’m not one for grand gestures or spending big on a first date, it smacks a bit of desperation. JESTER

I don’t think so. I find their expectations to be very low in some cases. I’m not

olDer Women seem to be J

sOme relatiOnships Sake e h t r o f t s u J n o g in d l o h are

sure if that’s a function of the age bracket that I date in where women feel their time is running out so they settle, or if it’s a function of the lack of quality option available to them. MAVERICK Yes! Every woman wants to fall in

love on the first date. They don’t even want to get to know you. They just want to tell you how much they love you and that they can see us together forever. Women fall for talk easily. They look for too much too fast and I am a man – I move at my own pace.

Do all men cheat, or is that an unfair characterisation? HOLLYWOOD That’s an unfair characterisation,

but I can see why women would feel that way. Bermudian women might be just better at it! GOOSE Unfair! Not all Bermudian men cheat. My

outlook is a man can’t cheat by himself. Women are just as involved/guilty as men. In some cases, they are even worse than men. ICEMAN I think some men cheat in every coun-

Do you use hook-up apps when you are travelling?

try. Bermuda is no exception. Is it more acceptable here? Maybe.

HOLLYWOOD

JESTER That’s an unfair characterisation. No

ICEMAN

MAVERICK I wouldn’t say all, but a good bit do.

No, I don’t use hook up apps when I travel. I try to take someone with me so that isn’t an issue. I have done, if I’m travelling alone then it’s fun to meet up with new people from that country. Not necessarily just to “hook-up”. I guess that’s a bonus if it happens. MAVERICK

I never have. I don’t have a need to. I get off on the thrill of the chase! Going to a place and hooking up naturally – the entire experience. Apps are short cuts and I’m just not interested.

Would you sleep with a person your friend had already slept with? HOLLYWOOD

Bermuda is a tricky place because the eligible dating pool is so small. If you hang around long enough there is going to be some cross over. The most important thing is how you handle it. GOOSE No!! ICEMAN In Bermuda that can be inevitable. JESTER I would sleep with them, but chanc-

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A lot depends on the kind of relationship a guy has with his partner. Some relationships are holding on just for the sake of saying they are in a relationship. Then you have the few that are in a real relationship and don’t cheat.

Would you date someone with children? HOLLYWOOD I’m middle aged so the chances

of me finding a partner in an already limited dating pool without children is very slim. You have to be willing to accept the calf with the cow, or you will find yourself very lonely. GOOSE I have. There are a lot of single moms in

Bermuda, young and old. Females without children are slim pickings these days, that, or they are too young. ICEMAN I have done. If you like someone enough

it’s just something you have to deal with.

JESTER No, the intention is not to and so far

es are I would not date them in a serious relationship.

I haven’t. But as time grows longer most people’s standards are likely to soften. As long as I am childless, I think this will be a deal breaker.

MAVERICK

MAVERICK Yes, I would date someone with chil-

It’s happened. Sometimes you have girls who want to go through the team.

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As a former basketball player Chris Crumpler has used the principles he learnt on the court to put into practice throughout his life.

It’s his secret to success.

And it’s part of that success that

has seen the growth and empow-

erment of boys in the community in his role as mentor and, most recently, as the executive director at

Impact Mentoring Academy (IMA), an all-boys charter school.

BY ROBYN BARDGETT

With education in crisis teaching

boys has been looked at as a problem.

“We as adults are the problem as children are the product of their environ-

ment, and what they have been conditioned to believe from racism to hatred to sexism it is all perpetrated by the environment they are brought up in,”

said Chris when RG Magazine met him just before the school year began for IMA.

“We look at the student and character focus is first and most important, so we’re not trying to compete with test scores. We have a strategic advantage here because we are student-focused.”

Chris was born in the United States and adopted as a baby by black parents, as at the time it was considered taboo for his white mother to have a

black baby. His adopted father had a profound impact in his life as he refused

to allow him to be involved in any negativity despite his own hardships. In

turn, Chris has been focused on mentoring young boys since his university days when his now wife encouraged him to join Big Brothers Big Sisters in the St Augustine, Florida area where they attended school together. It was there that the basketball star found his calling that would eventually lead him to Bermuda to work for the Ministry of Education, co-found the Team

Street Safe programme, become a youth mentor, and take on his present post helping middle and high school boys achieve their greatest potential. “There’s been a systemic marginalisation of boys in Western education and that means there’s now a lack of men stepping up and taking on their responsibility,” Chris said. “The community is suffering and women and children are suffering and it’s putting a strain on our community resources.” While basketball and its principles were part of Chris’ own development into a focused and dedicated mentor, his time as a Big Brother was the beginning of his path to educating boys. “Basketball has taught me the principles and habits that I like to call my secrets to success,” he said. “Ingredients of a productive mindset, attitude and focus that can be applicable to any arena.”

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IN MY EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVE I BELIEVE FIRST AS A COMMUNITY WE HAVE TO VALUE MEN AND MAKE THAT OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO THAT BEING A MAN CAN BE SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED IN THE CAPACITY TO SERVE OTHERS

And it was during his basketball career at Flager College that the business

“In my experience and perspective I believe first as a community we have

major realised how simple and effective it could be to just give time to the

to value men and make that our top priority, so that being a man can be

youth in underprivileged areas and the projects near the college.

something to be desired in the capacity to serve others,” Chris said. “Then

“It was one weekend when I was spending time with my little brother and I told him I didn’t have any money to take him to the movies, and it was when

men have to value women and honour them by making a commitment to creating a holy union for life.

he said, ‘that’s okay, I just wanted to spend time with you,’ that I realised

“Then, subconsciously, the value of being a father will be embedded in both

that I really wanted to get into education and that was where my gift was,”

men and the community. Translating to becoming a healthy, productive and

Chris said.

committed father will be a more natural and socially empowering transition.

“I was doing what my dad did for me and I didn’t have to go to school to

“These values are important to reinforcing the importance of being a man,

learn that. For me, being a mentor is vital, because by helping others its

and that you as a man have so much to give despite your title or position. I

helps me appreciate what I have and who I am. The best way to get involved

feel like I’m living my purpose and I’m very fortunate to have the opportuni-

is to see a need and meet a need. It’s all around us. The question is our

ty to be part of the school, and that the parents and board have invested in

individual willingness.

me and have faith in me working with their children.”

“Not enough men are stepping up and saying, ‘I’m committed to you no

Impact Mentoring Academy started out as homeschool in 2001 and the

matter what’.”

school has grown in strength, and size, over the past 16 years. With a 75

So while IMA is sending men out into the world with the knowledge they need, they are also teaching them how to question and explore their world, to adapt to the changing world as well as become men of character to develop qualities that extend far beyond the school walls.

per cent retention rate in its first 14 years the school is now housed in the Old Berkeley school building, and is continually inundated with interest from prospective students. And anyone who may have any scepticism towards the school’s untraditional way of teaching boys are always welcome to visit IMA to find out how the difference is getting results.

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to you. “Our main goals are to establish an institution for transformation for the mind, body and soul,” Chris said. “Our focus is boys becoming men due to the power of what they possess for not just themselves but for everyone. The value of men becoming servant leaders is the image we are trying to exemplify and instil within them. “While there are many big achievements for IMA I can only speak to what has happened in my first two years regarding personal growth in the parents, students and staff that is life changing. We have now reached the highest enrolment in our history as well as an increase in staffing, programmes and administration. My goal daily is to get better day by day and challenge myself and our team. “We also have new local and international partners. We want to be the flagship institution in the world for boys. We are working to compile research and best practices to create the culture that allows for the results we desire.” Personally, his life has come full circle having married the woman that encouraged him to mentor in the first place, and he lists his wife, his children and his faith as his greatest achievements. And the basketball court still plays a big role in his life as he has been actively involved in the Bermuda basketball community for the past ten years as a player, coach and organiser of the Bermuda Basketball Association, Bermuda Basketball Youth Federation, the Bermuda School Sports Federation and the Wolfpack Basketball team. “The game is growing and progressing and I am encouraged by the local and international success of our youth high school/prep players and current college players,” he said.

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a GRAInY, PInkI nightmare

BY TIA SMITH

I’ve never been a big fan of the beach. I know, I’m

the world’s best swizzle (thanks, Bill) occasionally

Bermudian, how dare I?

on tap, this hasn’t been the worst year for me for

Yes, I’ve heard it many times before … “but, you live on an island”. And? Why does that mean I have to like something that makes up about 25 per cent of the landmass of my home? Don’t answer that. Don’t get me wrong, we have some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world here, and I can appreciate them in a purely aesthetic way. What with the pretty pinkish sand, that turquoise-y blue water that looks as body quenching as a tall cold glass of water looks thirst quenching on a late summer evening, and those gorgeous nature-

beach-going. My sand-phobia aside I am actually glad that I’ve had to go to the beach so often with my family. And not only the beach, but I’m thankful for every day that I have been able to spend some truly quality time with them. The children are of that age where, if you blink, they will be too far out of the way. It’s a cliché, but they just grow up way too fast. The missus is ten going on young adult, the little boy is five going absolutely nuts, and they are easily the coolest people I know.

made pillars that make a postcard out of any view

Life as a parent, as an adult, can often become just

— yeah, they’re pretty amazing, I’ll give you that.

a monotonous rhythm of get done what needs to

But, the sand! *shudder* I cannot stand sand. It gets stuck on you and never ever leaves. One day at the beach and three weeks later you’ll suddenly find a piece of sand stuck to your arm, like you haven’t had a shower in the meantime. I once found some sand on myself after not having actually having

get done and move onto the next task. You easily miss so much of life trying so hard to live. It’s like those people that are always updating their Instagram and Facebook with pictures. Truly, how much of the world around you are you seeing if you spend all your time looking through a lens?

been to the beach for at least a year. How is that

Or like living in Bermuda, where you travel down

even possible?

the most amazing roads of stunning scenery

It actually took my daughter and I about two weeks to finally get all the sand out of her hair after swim camp this year, and I’d bet any money there is still some there somewhere. Unfortunately, as I have children my dream of nil exposure to sand is just that, simply a dream. I actually end up at the beach about once a week lately. Admittedly, the one I get dragged to most often is John Smith’s, probably the best beach on the island so that’s a plus — kind of. The sand there is slightly larger at least which means that while it definitely sticks at the time, it does make it easier to notice that it’s finally gone when it’s gone. If it’s gone, which it probably isn’t, ever. But anyway, not being a big fan of the beach hasn’t stopped me from having to go there. And hey, with

everyday which you rarely ever actually see on your way to get to where you are going — which too often is work and an office or home and closed windows and doors. I chose to slow down this year. I’m usually the optout one and this year I tried harder to opt in. I had conversations with my children and realised what awesome, and off their rockers, little human beings they are. I learnt that my son thinks I’m amazing and that my daughter thinks I’m too much of a nerd “I’m rubber, you’re glue”. We went on vacations and I “forgot” to take pictures; I took memories instead. I slowed down and we lived one of the best summer lives we’d had. Hey, I even learnt how to relax on the sand somewhat. Wait, is that ….