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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, As I write this editorial in the relative comfort of the cool summer days of Manchester, I have been inundated with messages explaining how lucky I am to have escaped the soaring temperatures of the past six weeks in Mallorca. Unfortunately, it’s not all good news, as the reason I’m here is I sustained a ruptured thigh muscle after tripping on a kerb in Palma in mid -June and am here recuperating from surgery! I will be back amongst you all very soon! As I write this piece, it is the opening day of the TP52 World championships in Puerto Portals, with a fabulous fleet of 12 TP’s, 9 of them built during the past winter. This was the one event I was really looking forward to watching this season, so I will have to rely on the great photos that will inevitably be taken of the event. Following swiftly on after this event is Palma’s biggest regatta of the year, the Copa del Rey, this year attracting around 150 boats from over 20 nations. We will have a full report in next month’s issue. This is also the season of the classic regattas, which are always a spectacular sight with some of the most beautiful classic yachts on the planet taking part. My particular favourite is the Panerai Regatta in Mahon, Menorca which usually attracts around 60 of these beauties. The great aspect of these regattas is that the docks are open to the public, so anyone can get a good look at these beauties! For much of the yachting industry here in Palma, August is the month when the work in the yards slows down as most of the yachts are on the water and the workers take a well deserved rest before the traditional start of the refit season on September 1st. The word is that STP is fully booked for most of the winter, bringing some of the largest refit work in the Med to Palma. We are very fortunate to have some of the most skilled tradesmen in the industry on our doorstep and who are the main reason behind the constant flow of refit work coming back year after year. Palma has been blighted by some misinformation of late referring to tales of the border and tax authorities flexing their muscles to some non EU flagged vessels, especially charter yachts. We are reliably informed by local experts Network Consultants that providing the correct paperwork is obtained there is nothing AT ALL to worry about and the Balearics is well and truly open for business. Fair Winds! The Islander Nautical Media Calle San Magin 22, Entre Suelo, Santa Catalina 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España S.L. Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 Editor: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net (+34) 607 911 898 Ad Sales Manager: Damian Raxach damian@theislander.net (+34) 615 992 203 Accounts Manager: Helen Relph office@theislander.net Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.
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APEAM, the Palma-based Commission for Yacht Charter, has recently reported that more than 1,000 vessels are operating illegally in the Balearics. 25-year-established easyboats believes the practise not only damages legitimate business but also puts client safety at risk.
Illegal Balearic Boat Charter Threatens Industry and Client Safety
Lorenzo Vila, Director of Port Andratx-based easyboats, says, “Personally I am
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delighted that APEAM has brought this scandal to attention – and it must be addressed. Illegal yacht charter is nothing new, it happened before the economic crisis, but has gradually worsened as people tighten their budgets and search for ‘cheaper’ options, in the same way that people have turned to Airbnb for ‘cheaper’ accommodation. These unethical operators pay no tax, no licence fees, have no specialist safety equipment and take cash payments in order to stay under the radar. Customers focus on the money they save, rather than the protection they lose. It’s a serious matter.” “To obtain a charter licence you have to adhere to various codes of practice,” continues Lorenzo, “and these include ensuring that the vessel is sound, insured and equipped with appropriate life-saving and fire-fighting gear. With an illegal charter, a client could be completely oblivious to
the fact that they would not be insured in the event of a serious, or fatal, incident. They could also consider the chances of an accident to be too low to pass up the temptation of a cut-price charter.” Legitimate ethical charter companies such as easyboats are disadvantaged as they must pay for moorings, year-round staffing and 21% IVA (VAT). The illegitimate businesses tend to be nonSpanish flagged, pick up and drop off clients at fuel quays, and pay no tax – anywhere. It has been allowed to continue in the Balearics as authorities usually only conduct routine checks on the legal businesses. Lorenzo finishes, “I am sure this unauthorised practice does not happen to the same extent in other countries and there has to be a way to eradicate it. Individuals could denounce dishonourable businesses
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Riva Rivale 52 to the authorities, but most prefer to avoid this kind of unpleasant confrontation. A better solution would be to implement more police controls at marinas, heavily fine skippers for leading illegal charters and educate clients to request copies of charter licenses. easyboats is more than happy to produce paperwork for all its vessels. Let’s hope the industry does more than talk about this
Chris Craft 28 scandal and takes some decisive action.” For further information on yacht charter, sales and management, contact easyboats. Three (Legally) For Charter: Chris Craft 28 – Stylish, fast, comfortable and versatile, this Chris Craft 28 is the ideal day boat. With plenty
of sunbathing space and watersports gear, she can access the shallowest of waters with ease. Up to seven guests. From 950 euros/day. Riva Rivale 52 – The only one available in Mallorca, this made-in-Italy beauty is ideal for those looking for a touch of elegance and style. Super fast, up to 40 knots, she also has a jet RIB for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Up to
eight guests. From 3,000 euros/day. Monte Fino 78 – A substantial luxury yacht perfect for large families or groups of friends. Four cabins, all with TV and sound systems, and a BBQ, fridge and sunbathing area up on the flybridge. With tender and jetski. Up to ten guests. From 4,500 euros/day.
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Now You Can Have the Oc3an in the Palm of Your Hands Our NEW one stop OUTLET SHOP has arrived in Palma STP Shipyard. Excellent news for all of you contractors and crew sourcing off-the-shelf high quality electrical kit! Look no further, we are on the spot, no time wasted while your yacht is undergoing work in the yard.
management, engineering and administration teams are accessible in the yard where a large percentage of our projects take place. ETY still maintains our switchboard manufacturing and equipment testing facility located within the main industrial area in Palma. Don’t let the sparks fly, contact ETY!
On display you will find a comprehensive selection of LED lighting products, cable, glands and cable management systems, switchgear components, tools and much much more. Oc3an.com is already well known as the online specialist and largest supplier of electrical and electronic equipment and components for the yachting industry so it was just the next step to have a shop window with the Oc3an crew on hand to answer technical questions and to source specific equipment not listed online. Oc3an’s main distribution warehouse including the cable spooling area for our extensive stock of class compliant cables is located only a short distance away in Palma with which we can liaise with on bigger item orders from our vast selection of products. When you’re next in STP come and meet the team and see what we can do for you. ETY Expanding our service to you. ETY has recently taken an additional 100m² of office space within the building that houses our workshop and project office within STP. Now with this central base, our 6
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Thought you might like this .....!!!! From a recent friends blog: We also got a new outboard motor to replace our dying, 18 year old Yamaha. Italy has an unusual system. Anything over a 40 HP on a boat requires a special license. I wanted a 60 hp. The response was “so you want a 40/60?” Huh? Well, evidently, you can buy a 40, a 50, a 60 or a 70 hp, all with a 40 hp motor cover. I decided it best not to question it further. I nowhave a dinghy with a VERY fast 40hp.
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Flat Rate of 50€ to Use the Ramps in the Balearics The director general of the ports and airports, Antonio Deudero, presented at the 31st Palma Boat Show the new annual access card to the 15 launching ramps in the 13 ports managed by the Balearic Ports (Ports IB). Aimed at the owners of small craft which is not moored but transported on a trailer, this card has an annual cost of 50 € and allows an unlimited use of the launching ramps managed by Ports IB in the Balearic Islands. According to the information we have, which is not easy to find, the following locations are eligible for the cards’s use: Porto Petro, Colonia St Jordi, Port Soller, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Port Pollensa, Port Andratx, Cala Ratjada, Cala D’or, Cala Gamba, El Arenal, C’anPastilla, Cala Bona, Cala Figuera. According to the director general, “this card extends the nautical services to general use for the residents, so that everybody can enjoy activities at sea. It is an accessible, economical and
reliable service”. With a reference to the destination of the income collected with the cards, Deudero assured that it will be used to cover the costs of the service, “to control the ramps in order maintain them in good condition”. Also involved in the presentation was the general manager of Ports IB, David Gómez, and the treasurer of the Nautical Trade Association in the Balearic Islands (AENIB), Maritina Campins, representing the private sector. Those interested in obtaining the card, can download the application form on the website of Ports IB, www.portsib.es.
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IPM Palma Marinas Receive Blue Flags The effort and dedication to help looking after the environment and create awareness among clients and friends of Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena has been once again recognized by ADEAC. Both marinas of IPM Group received the Blue Flag in recognition to the continuous work helping to keep clean the Mediterranean waters, and for promoting good habits among clients and Friends with activities and campaigns of environmental awareness throughout the year. Oscar Fernández, Captain of the marinas comments “the Blue Flag is a very important award to us. Its a symbol to the commitment of Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena regarding the compliance of the requirements which are renewed and increased every year. Our responsibility with the environment is
absolute, and the involvement shown by our customers and collaborators in every activity we plan with the aim of raising awareness it encourages us to continue doing it.” The health of the Mediterranean is one of the main aspects that IPM Group is concerned about, trying to share with its users interesting information, besides advising boats on how to get the Blue Flag for their vessel. Marina Port de Mallorca: https://www.facebook.com/ portdemallorca Marina Palma Cuarentena: https://www.facebook.com/ MarinaPalmaCuarentena Marina Port de Mallorca: https://twitter.com/ portdemallorca Marina Palma Cuarentena: https://twitter.com/ MarinaPalmaPort
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Network Marine Consultants admin@networkmarine consultants.com (+34) 971 403 903 www.networkmarine consultants.com. Yacht Charter - Spain’s Green Roots Start to Flourish Just a few years ago Spain was in virtual economic meltdown. Now its exit from the downturn has been confirmed with seven consecutive quarters of GDP growth and rapidly-dropping unemployment rates. The nautical sector suffered as much as others, compounded
by some archaic and unjust taxation issues, but much water has gone under the bridge and the tide is turning – fast. Patricia Bullock, Director of Mallorca-based Network Marine Consultants, comments, “Giant steps have been taken and the brakes are firmly off Spain’s yachting sector. In October 2013, authorities confirmed that the 15 metre ceiling for claiming exemption from the infamous 12% matriculation tax had been removed. Then in September 2014, non-EUflagged yachts were given
the green light to charter in Balearic waters. Spain is now very much open for fair and commercially-viable business and word is spreading. Since October 2013 the number of large yachts visiting the nation has increased fourfold and, with the current fleet of 5,000 superyachts expected to grow by 60% within the next 20 years to around 11,000, Spain’s nautical future looks to be very bright.” Statistics from Spanish marine trade association, ANEN, support this sentiment of a flourishing industry. In its 2014 review, it stated that Spain’s recreational yachting market grew almost 10% after six years of decline. The greatest increase in yacht registrations happened in the higher LOAs, with the 16-metre-plus market (52foot) growing by 48.2% in 2014. Taking into account just charter boat registrations of 16-metre-plus, this figure jumps higher to 157.14% yearon-year. The Balearics still
dominate Spain’s recreational yachting market taking 14.78% of boat registrations in 2014 nudging Barcelona into second place with 10.75%. Moving into 2015, ANEN has already reported a 13.61% increase in yacht registrations over 2014 for the period January to May – a figure that leaps to 52% when taking charter yachts in isolation. The original and the best, Spain is firmly established as a Mediterranean cruising ground. Major city marinas such as Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca offer Michelinstarred gastronomy, inspiring architecture, designer shopping experiences and a vibrant cultural scene. Meanwhile there’s the razzmatazz of Puerto Banús and Marbella, the clean turquoise waters and feet-in-sand restaurants of Formentera and the worldfamous high-end nightlife in Ibiza. “In my personal experience,
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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS every person who has visited Spain, whether yacht owners, charter clients or major brokers, have all been very generous with their compliments,” says Patricia. A vast choice of marinas (Spain has almost 380 leisure ports on its near 5,000km of coastline) and shipyards add to the country’s appeal, many with first-class services and installations. A growing number are able to accommodate the world’s largest superyachts. Having processed yacht charter licences day in, day out, for more than 30 years, Network Marine Consultants is amongst the most experienced in its field and has just one final piece of advice for those who plan to prepare their yacht for charter in Spain. “‘Caveat emptor’ is Latin for ‘let the buyer be aware’, something that we’re keen to get across in relation to
the world of superyacht charter licences,” explains Patricia. “Charter licences are a complex matter in Spain, changes to legislation and taxation happen frequently, but if you stay abreast of the situation there’s no reason why the process cannot be straightforward.” “If your superyacht flies an EU flag and is registered to an EU company, it will not attract future inspections, withholding taxes or create personal tax liabilities for local tax agents. If your superyacht flies an offshore or ‘tax haven’ flag and is registered to an offshore or ‘tax haven’ company, it could become complicated to conduct commercial charter activity within the EU. But anything is possible, Spain’s doors are open to charter, and we want to send out that message loud and clear.”
Dutch Boatbuilder Has Opened New Offices in Mallorca and Lake Geneva Wajer & Wajer Yachts in the Netherlands has opened offices in Mallorca and Lake Geneva. These locations followed on opening of the branch in Côte d’Azur this year. The office in Geneva is headed up by Leonardo van den Berg and the Mallorca branch by Teun Enklaar.
The company has also announced the laying of the foundations for a new building in Heeg. The existing yard will be extended by 1,500sq m space to facilitate growth and prepare for future projects. Wajer & Wajer Yachts is renowned for its Captain’s Launch, Zeelander and Wajer Osprey models ranging from 34ft-38ft. The company also produces a modified Kapiteinssloep in 2 types: 7 metres and 8 metres long.
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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS also built-in sources of chafe, and will require maintenance over time. Vertical battens can reduce leech curl and allow for a small increase in area, but they can’t address the compression loads that cause a sail get fuller under load.
By Jeff Thorpe & David Flynn from Quantum Sails The Truth About In-Mast Furling Mainsails In-mast furling mainsails are popular on many cruising boats, and the conveniences is hard to beat. We thought it would be helpful to take a look the options available for materials and battens for in-mast furling sails. These sails are popular on many of the cruising boats you will see in the Mediterranean sea, and the convenience is hard to beat. The sail is a critical part of determining how well the system works, as well as how well the boat sails. Unfortunately, standard, original-equipment sails are often an afterthought, with cost – not quality – being the primary driver. Stretchy, poorly-designed sails that bunch up and jam as you try to furl or unfurl can quickly negate the beauty of the system.
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Furling mainsails are inherently difficult to build. Without a conventional batten structure, compromises to both size and shape must be made. Since it is the battens that support the sail’s area outside the straight line between head and clew (the roach), furling mainsails are built like headsails with leech hollow. To furl well inside the limited space of the mast cavity, the sail’s shape must also be quite flat. Without battens, there is no structure to resist compression and keep the leech from moving toward the luff under load. This causes the sail to get fuller, just when you want to see it get flatter. Vertical battens can help, but they can also create problems. The cavity size and width of the mast opening are important factors in determining if battens will work: battens add thickness to the sail and can make the sail difficult to roll in and out of the cavity. The pockets are
The best way to make a good in-mast mainsail is by controlling stretch— and finding a way to do that without conventional batten structure. This puts a premium on materials. Woven polyester (Dacron) comes in varying grades that are virtually impossible to tell apart by looking at them. Only the lowest stretch, most tightly woven materials will provide the required stretch resistance. Reducing stretch across the material’s thread line (bias) is the key. And yes, you guessed it—these are the most expensive woven materials available. Composites are available in a variety of sandwich constructions with exterior skins of woven polyester (taffetas), a fiber network to bear the primary loads, and a film to provide strength in all directions. There are two
basic types: tri-radials made from pre-made materials, and Quantum’s proprietary Fusion MC one-piece membranes. Tri-radial mainsails take advantage of radiating panels of pre-made materials out of the three corners of the sail to better align the fabric thread line with sail loadings. The length or “warp” fiber of the material is oriented to align with the primary load path. Better alignment creates lower stretch improving the sail’s ability to hold its shape. Quantum Fusion MC cruising mainsails are engineered on a sail-by-sail basis as one-piece membranes with custom fiber mapping tailored to the sail’s design purpose and expected usage. They can utilize a variety of fiber types. They provide lower stretch and greater strength, improving both initial performance and long-term shape retention without sacrificing durability and reliability. Juan Merayo – jmerayo@ quantumsails.com - from Quantum Palma will be available to answer all your questions.
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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS environment. The conference will bring together the suppliers and buyers of new technology for yachts for a review of the best products on the market, as well as peeking into what the yachts and superyachts of the future might look like.
Next edition of Quaynote Palma Superyacht Conferences Announced Palma de Mallorca will again see a full conference program specifically structured for yachting professionals running alongside its expanding Superyacht Show and Boatshow Palma in April 2016. This year saw a 14% increase in visitors to the relatively new joint show format, with 40,000 people passing through its doors over the f ive days! Following a successful staging of their superyacht focused forums, and a fun golf day alongside this year’s Palma Boat Shows, Quaynote Communications have announced a similar series of events to be held at the same time and location next year. The excellent conference facilities and accommodation at the Melia Palace Atenea Hotel, just a short stroll from the boat show site, will again be the chosen venue. The 2nd edition of The Future of Refit and Repair will take place just before The Palma International Superyacht Show and Boatshow Palma on Wednesday 27th April, allowing delegates to seamlessly attend both the conference and the shows, whilst enjoying several days of uninterrupted networking, and achieving the maximum return on their travel costs and time. Given the ever-growing attendance at The Palma International Superyacht Show and Boat Show Palma, 14
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it is expected that the conference will once again be well-supported by yards, owner`s representatives, superyacht captains, senior crew, designers, suppliers, corporate service providers, classifications societies, insurers, associations, regulators and managers. Following this, on Day 1 of the Palma Boat Shows (28th April) will come the 2nd edition of The Future for Captains & Crew, which again will give opportunities for yacht crew to catch up on the latest legislation, career and personnel developments, health & safety issues, charter licensing and fiscal changes in tax and VAT etc. By popular demand an additional conference day will be added to the program on Friday 29th April. This will be entitled The Future for Yacht Technology, and will offer anyone involved in manufacturing, supplying, buying or implementing new technology within the yacht and superyacht industry an unparalleled opportunity to discover the latest innovations and develop valuable new business contacts. This will be combined with an exhibition of the best innovations, offering suppliers and buyers alike the opportunity to meet face-to-face. The Future for Yacht Technology will look at the whole range of innovations that are improving the efficiency, design, or aesthetics of yachts, or concepts that are reducing their impact on the
With in-depth analysis of who are the market-leaders, regulatory compliance, technological excellence versus costs, investing in new design, connectivity and entertainment and What the Owner wants, The Future for Yacht Technology will be of paramount interest to captains, builders, yards, owner`s representatives, senior crew, naval architects, electrical engineers, designers, manufacturers and suppliers of innovative products for yachts, classifications societies, insurers, associations, regulators, brokers and managers. And for the 2nd year, The Quaynote /YachtMedia Golf and Networking Tournament will take place on the Saturday (30th April) of the show weekend, and after the conclusion of the Superyacht Conference Program. This will offer visitors to the shows and conference delegates the perfect occasion for informal relaxation and networking during their stay in Mallorca.
amongst the superyacht community, with professional tuition also available for golf beginners on the same day. Featuring prizes, a golf clinic and a prize-giving reception, the day-long tournament will provide the ideal opportunity to unwind with friends and business associates, as well as to enjoy making new contacts in a beautiful setting. Once again the golf day will be at the Son Gual Golf Course, which was unanimously complimented for it’s excellent layout and facilities by this year’s players, guests and ‘wanna be’ golfers, who all enjoyed the day in perfect conditions. For information about hosting a workshop, exhibiting or sponsorship of any of these events please contact: lorna@quaynote.ca alison@quaynote.com yachtmedia.buz@gmail.com More details and early bird registration at: www.quaynote.com
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Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Technology Update The Internet of Things (IoT) Have you heard of this? If you haven’t yet, then you will do soon. You are probably aware that everything around us is gradually becoming connected. The Internet of Things is the name that has now been given to this network of physical objects or “things” that are embedded with electronics and connectivity, which enable objects to exchange data with everyone else. Getting Wi-Fi connected in the kitchen and galley A couple of months ago I was invited to sit on a panel at a conference in Malta together with an old friend and colleague who is captain of a large yacht and who loves his technology. During one of the sessions, he mentioned that he had just installed a WiFi enabled oven
in the galley on-board, which intrigued me. Richard Ayoade, in his entertaining show the Gadget Man on Channel 4, recently expounded the merits of the WiFi enabled kettle. So between these two, and without wanting to step on the toes of my illustrious colleague the Galley Goddess, I have been investigating what’s new in tomorrow’s kitchen
What if it did make the tea? Just imagine that? Well, it’s quite easy to imagine if you’ve ever heard of the old fashioned Teasmade. This gadget was extremely popular in the 60s and 70s and would you believe was patented in 1892 by Samuel Rowbottom. But apparently it’s not cool because it’s not on the internet, and it needs a serious design makeover.
Sure enough, it’s all about the Internet of Things. You can now have a full suite of WiFi-enabled smart appliances to help you stay connected in your kitchen and to your kitchen, no matter where you are.
The other sales feature for the iKettle which caught my eye is “welcomes you home by asking you, via your smartphone, if you would like to pop the kettle on”. How sad is that? I wouldn’t invest in the company! WiFi enabled Ovens Take a look at the picture - when you have seen something on the supermarket shelf that you want to cook immediately, you need an oven from GE that is WiFi enabled, allowing you to set timers, check cooking status and preheat so it’s good to go as soon as you get home! Do you ever have that problem?
iKettle The sales blurb for the iKettle says that if you own one you are “embracing laziness”. I thought that was a good, honest start! Basically it’s an electric kettle that’s connected to WiFi and you have a smart phone app. You can switch the kettle on from anywhere in your home or boat and it tells you when it’s boiled. You can set the kettle to boil on a timer to wake you up in the morning, but it doesn’t make the tea.
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These ovens are currently available, as are the WiFi enabled GE washer and dryers which allow you to stay on top of your laundry.
WiFi enable washer and dryer By using your smartphone you can easily see when the load is done, you can monitor cycles and settings, download specialty cycles and more importantly receive alerts if you haven’t removed the clothes after it’s finished. I bet that’s really irritating. As if that’s not enough, we can look forward to the autumn when the GE WiFi- enabled Dishwasher and Refrigerator will be available. You will be able to check on the status of the dishwasher from your phone, and get an alert once it’s finished. Helpful alerts from the fridge will tell you that it’s time for a replacement water filter, or that you’ve left the door open! I see Samsung have a refrigerator with an 8” WiFi enabled LCD screen built in which allows you to browse the web, access apps and connect to other Samsung devices. I thought I had read a while back that this sort of tech on fridges was supposed to keep stock of what you have in the fridge, and provide you with recipes of what you can make from what you have, but no, it is just a PC on the fridge, and it can make phone calls. Imagine making a phone call from the fridge? One of the reviews on the Samsung website says, “This is a fine quality product, my wife loves it, imagine a PC with a refrigerator attached to it. It’s
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE real not fiction.” We are just witnessing the start of the Internet of Things. The apps will mature to the extent that the iKettle will probably not just make tea but allow you to select what type of tea, the exact temperature and brew time you want, memorise it and record every cup you drink and feed that information to your doctor and the supermarket! OneWeb, the new low earth orbit satellite constellation is deadly serious. At this time of year, with Wimbledon in full flight, we are always reminded of the now infamous cry by John McEnroe at the umpire “you cannot be serious”. Well, when I first read about Greg Whyler’s plan for OneWeb to launch 4,000 low earth orbiting satellites by 2020 I thought the very same thing “you cannot be serious!” Clearly I was wrong - he is deadly serious. I wrote about OneWeb in this column in the May issue. OneWeb, is building a new global communications system to create affordable broadband services for the world. In June, Greg Whyler, founder of OneWeb, announced it has raised $500 million of funding from a group of leading international companies. This group of companies is pretty impressive and includes Airbus Group, Bharti Enterprises, Hughes Network Systems, (Hughes), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., Intelsat, Qualcomm Incorporated, The Coca-Cola Company, the Virgin Group, Totalplay and Grupo Salinas Company, owned by Ricardo B. Salinas. Greg Whyler now has a pretty impressive Board of Directors with Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus Group, Sir Richard Branson,
founder of the Virgin Group and Dr. Paul Jacobs, Executive Chairman of Qualcomm Incorporated. Each of the other founding shareholders, who will also be Board observers, will continue to advise the company and support the programme directly through provision of technical and manufacturing expertise, launch capabilities, and enabling access to potential customers. This funding allows OneWeb to further develop key technologies to enable affordable broadband for rural and underdeveloped locations. As can be seen, the OneWeb User Terminals are optionally solar powered with a flat satellite panel and with their embedded LTE, 3G, 2G and Wifi access capabilities will extend the mobile operator’s reach. The network will also provide unprecedented speeds and low latency access to ships, planes, trains and oil platforms while providing seamless interoperability with Intelsat’s fleet of Ku band satellites.
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Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com ACREW Abi Wallace, Managing Director at ACREW talks about why she founded the professional network and how it has evolved. “It was thanks to my work at Bellingham Marine, the leading marina constructor, that I became involved with the superyacht industry. Living in Barcelona and being involved with the major events of the calendar was an amazing experience and I quickly knew that this was the sector I wanted to work in. During the America’s Cup in 2007, the first seeds for starting ACREW were sown. Talking to crew and captains it became clear to me that there was a strong desire in the industry for crew and captains to have an outlet for discussing, in a professional forum, technical aspects of their jobs and to be able to network in easy and accessible ways. It was then that I began to develop ACREW as an online professional network for captains and crew. Over the next few years the network developed and we began running crew lounges at yacht shows to promote it and engage with crew. These lounges were very successful and professional development and networking events quickly became a central element of the ACREW network. We host 2 types of events. Firstly there are the crew and business lounges at the major boat shows and secondly our pop-up events in shipyards and marinas. All ACREW events offer a unique blend of workshops, networking and the odd crew party thrown in the mix! Attendance at these events has risen steadily and it is always heartening to 18
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read the feedback from crew that genuinely appreciate the opportunity to develop their skills by engaging with industry experts and each other. Being able to deliver this free to crew, in places and at times that work for them, has been an important factor in ACREW´s success. Having the opportunity to develop such good relationships with many businesses in the industry has been a real highlight of my journey with ACREW so far. What has become clear is that many businesses often found it challenging to market their products and services directly to captains and crew. Traditional methods of sponsorship often prove expensive and passive, and it can be hard to measure the return on investment. ACREW´s success at running networking lounges has allowed us to bring businesses, crew and captains together for mutually beneficial outcomes. For the businesses that are involved we offer better use of marketing spends. Many companies and individuals appreciate the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with crew and thus credibly position themselves as industry experts in their fields. For crew, they are getting top quality workshops with industry leaders, the opportunity to meet fellow crew in a professional forum and of course complimentary food, drink, live music, DJ´s and other entertainment. I now work from the UK where I live with my husband Jim and 6-month-old daughter Beya. Being a mother and an MD brings its own challenges, but has served to focus me on the important aspects of my life both personally and professionally. This year is already proving to be the most successful yet and I am looking forward to all our events with great expectation. What we have lined up for Monaco is truly amazing! I count myself extremely lucky to be working in such
an interesting industry and alongside the dedicated people in our ACREW team. I am looking forward to innovating and creating further as ACREW develops and strengthens its place in the industry. And what about the future for ACREW? The future is all about increasing our commitment to crew professional development and in providing mutually beneficial interfaces between captains, crew and businesses for the good of the industry as a whole.” Cliona McGrath, Events Manager at ACREW, shares an insight into her role at ACREW “I joined ACREW as the Events Manager last October. I am based in southern Ireland and I travel to various locations now to host the ACREW events. It has been a very busy and successful 8 months and I have travelled to host various events in Palma Mallorca, Antibes and Antigua in the Caribbean. My role at ACREW is to organise all of our professional and personal development events. Our goal is to set a new standard for professionalism in super yachting. We aim to achieve this through the provision of accessible and innovative continuous professional development for superyacht crew all around the world. Superyachting is a rewarding career choice and is a prestigious employment sector, so standards and expectations are high. From captains to engineers,
deckhands, chefs and interior crew, ACREW organises worldwide events introducing crew to professional and personal development opportunities. Crew are invited to attend free workshops, discussion groups, networking and social activities at our events in yachts shows, shipyards and marinas. There is a high level of service and professionalism now expected from all superyacht crew including the interior crew on board. These crew must be highly trained to secure and hold such a position. At ACREW our aim is to continue to maintain this level of professionalism and professional development by offering crew workshops and masterclasses from some of the industry’s leading professionals and offer chief stews inspiring and informative sessions with the opportunity of knowledge sharing. Our partner Interior Yacht Services (IYS) provides inspirational, motivational and mostly hands-on practical training that will allow yachts and their interior crew to operate professionally, with great emphasis on customer service and overall teamwork. I am very excited about the upcoming events of 2015 and am busy preparing for the next one in Monaco in September during the Monaco Yacht Show where we will be providing a selection of unique masterclasses for all superyacht crew.
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info@thecrewcoach.com The Crew Coach Now Available for All Yachts Worldwide As of 1 July 2015 The Crew Coach, founded in 2009 by yachting career guidance, team building and leadership training expert Alison Rentoul, is available once again to work with all yachts worldwide. Following the evolution of a three year exclusive partnership with Camper & Nicholsons international, yachts under other management are now able to once again benefit from The Crew Coach’s full range of onboard coaching and training services. In addition to extensive private career coaching and leadership training for individuals, The Crew Coach provides onboard services to full yacht crews for team building, improving communication
and performance boosting. Every solution is created according to the unique requirements of each yacht and Captain, to include services such as full team professional performance reviews, psychometric testing for hiring, skills and strengths profiling, and leadership training for senior crew. “While our close working relationship with Camper & Nicholsons will continue, due to high demand we are excited to now be able to meet the needs and requests of all captains and crew throughout the industry, who recognise the value and importance of crew development in creating high performance teams and ultimately great owner and guest satisfaction” says Rentoul. Kurt Fraser, Director of Marketing at Camper & Nicholsons added, “We are delighted with the training and coaching services Alison provides and the significant contributions she has made to the captains and crew in our fleets so far. We look forward to an ongoing alliance with The Crew Coach and continuing to promote these valuable services to our clients.”
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By Ben Taylor ‘Green, Keen and Ready to Clean’- An Insight From a Yachting Newbie Since the TV series ‘Below Deck’ was first aired in 2013 the influx of ‘green’ crew into the yachting industry has increased by 300% as a generation of would-be mariners flock to the major super yacht hubs around the world in search of their dream lifestyle. Whilst day working out of Palma this week I spoke to a dockwalker who seemed pretty down on life and his potential prospects for breaking into the industry and it struck a chord, so hopefully a reflection on my (albeit brief) experience will help those out there still trying to catch a break . To all those plugging away and hitting the docks twice a day, trying to take the feeling of rejection in their stride and stay motivated- KEEP AT IT, YOUR CHANCE WILL COME. Two weeks ago I was looking at flights home and seriously considering packing it in, funds running low and facing a seemingly impossible career progression as a ‘greenie’. I’d signed up to 16 agencies, turned on notifications for anything at all posted on this group (with 17k members I went through 3 data packages) and endeavoured to spend as much time as possible out on the docks, cap in hand and pride in check trying to sell captains my dream of exploring the world on their floating 5* hotel. Yachting seems completely 20
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Dockwalking sucks, it really does. I am yet to meet anyone that actually enjoys it and making it work for you is an art form in itself, but it reaps rewards and you can’t argue with the results. As somebody wisely posted on this group, nobody is going to chase you down the docks to offer you a job so making the right impact can be everything. It took me four days before I had the courage to even speak to anyone on a boat and not just smile and wave like a goober, all because a friend told me to suck it up and reminded me that if I wasn’t putting myself out there I was basically just going for a nice but ultimately pointless walk (you’d think that would have been obvious!). I unsuccessfully sat in the dock bar in the Palma shipyard for a week, drinking my weight in bad coffee and hilariously failing to chat to the few people that weren’t Spanish painters or other contractors (whilst simultaneously trying to avoid being thrown out by the power hungry security). Even years of promotional work and hospitality hadn’t prepared me for this souldestroying experience and I was making a pathetic attempt at getting better at it, so I was determined to find another way in. I still got out there everyday, but most of the time it was to avoid that sinking feeling of guilt and anger at myself for not being more proactive! I spent hours upon hours of my life updating, reformatting and uploading my CV/ references/ job history/ qualifications/ current location/ availability etc on all the crew websites I could find. It was a painstaking activity but was invaluable once it was done, nothing materialised
from any of the agencies I completed a profile for, but it did allow me to apply for jobs in my lunch break. The way I saw it, I was doubling my efforts for the day if I was out there dockwalking and my information was up there for captains and agents to see, it was working for me without even having to think about it. Perhaps I was expecting too much from the crew agents and I realised it was making me lazy, hoping someone else would do the leg work for mechalk it up to another lesson on the learning curve. “Go to the yachtie bars and speak to some captains”, now there was an idea that suited my life choices much better! If things had continued in the same vein I’m pretty sure my friends and I would have shares in Corner Bar and Havana (Palma) by now, but after sleeping through a red rain storm when I should have been out there plugging my wash-down abilities, I had another not-so-complicated epiphany; all this drinking was actually being counterproductive! Who’d have thought it?! I was hitting the bars every night, hadn’t spoken to a single captain and the only people I’d met were fellow greenies who’d were in the same boat as me (or not as the case may be). What was I actually achieving by sinking my funds into copious cervezas? Apart from making the endless ‘I just want someone to take a chance on me’/ ‘I’ve only got 3 months left on my visa’/ ‘Dockwalking
is SO hard’ stinky yachtie chat a bit more bearable. I’d lost sight of why I was furiously imbibing every night, drowning the sorrows of another day without success. Undeterred and now bitterly sober, I kept talking to anyone that would listen about how to get that holy chalice of day/ seasonal/ permanent work. I spoke to crew agents, captains, stews, technicians, painters, dock security, maritime medical and security services, bartenders, even the little old Spanish lady in the corner shop- every single one of them seemed to be fronting the same message“IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU, but when you least expect it.” It seemed the opportunity I sought was destined to blindside me on some idle Tuesday and chances are I wouldn’t trust if it was real. Two things happened, firstly the daywork started to come in thick and fast, a Palma Yacht Crew Facebook group notification told me to call a boat for daywork the following day and I happened to be the second of two people to call quickest. I went to do a wash-down, busted my balls for the day and suddenly I was turning down work (well passing it on to my housemates anyway). This gave me a reference on my CV, the money for rent and a renewed sense of worth. The amount of times I sat looking at my phone in my low points just willing it to ring, getting excited anytime I felt it buzz in my pocket in case it was an
CREW MATTERS email from an agency or a PM on Facebook. Now the phone was finally ringing for the right reasons and the second game changer came. “We’d like to short-list you for a position”. Awesome! Thank you so much! My chance had come to at least speak to someone about a job after countless emails off into the yachting ether that yielded no response (not even a ‘Sorry the position has been filled’, but when you have 180 people applying for every role that’s fair enough). “Congratulations Ben, we’d love to have you in the team”. Those ten magical words that made all the fruitless 7am alarms worthwhile. As it came to be, I’d met someone dockwalking three weeks earlier who mentioned a job that he’d seen on this group (we were ‘networking’ at Corner Bar at the time, obviously ignoring everyone else as per usual). I found the post on Palma Yacht Crew and pinged off an application on the agency website, along with the 15 other jobs I applied for that morning. I was shortlisted and got the job, I couldn’t believe that the formula had actually worked! So to all you fellow dockwalkers out there still trying to cut their teeth in this industry, stick with it. I was so close to going home and the only thing that stopped me was pride, I couldn’t face going home with my tail between my legs having failed because it was the first time in my life I had to really fight for something. Everyone has their own motivations for getting into this industry
so whether you’re in it for the love of shammying, the dream of sailing to the most beautiful places in the world or to earn the deposit on your first house- if you’re really serious and passionate about this industry then MAKE IT HAPPEN. Patience is key but it is no excuse for not getting yourself out there in a hugely oversaturated and oversubscribed marketplace, the opportunity will come if you make the right noise. Some will be lucky enough to find their dream job without having to slip on their boaties, others will plough their savings in YM/ PWC/ PB2/ VHF/ PADI courses, walk the docks for two months without an sniff of daywork and leave the Med empty handed only to try again in 6 months time when the season changes. The point is, if you give it time and effort that phone will ring eventually and chances are it will come from where you least expect it; the nice old captain you dropped your CV into in Portals a month ago, the crew agent you made the right impression with over the phone, the post on Palma Yacht Crew that your friend tagged you in or the friendly greenie you got chatting to in Vintage (another yachtie bar in Palma) one night. Have faith, stay positive and take control of your future- it will happen, it will happen fast when it does and before you know it you’ll be looking back on this period of your life with a big smile on your face thinking “What was I so worried about?”. Good luck, you’ve got this.
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Evolution Agents info@evolutionagents.com www.evolutionagents.com (+34) 971 400 200 24h (+34) 650 220 099 Win an Apple Watch with the Evo Crew Challenge 2015! The funniest social photo competition for Crew by Evolution Evolution Agents has just launched on Social Media the new photo competition addressed to the yachting community, especially crew. The competition is called EvoCrew Challenge and you are able to participate on Facebook through the hashtag #Evochallenge2015. Concepts and values such as
creativity, joy, originality, team building will be taken into account for the final photo winner. The final prize is the ultimate Apple Watch Sport Edition (new in 2015). How to participate? Easy in 3 quick steps: 1. TAKE YOUR EVOBAG: If you don’t already have an EvoBag onboard, place an order with Evolution this summer and the Evolution team will deliver EvoBags with your order! 2. TAKE A PHOTO: Remember that it should be freestyle and the funniest, most creative and most original will be considered for the final prize. Don’t forget to include the EvoBag!
3. SHARE YOUR PHOTO: Upload your photo (starring the EvoBag) onto the Evolution Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ evolutionagents). Feel free to comment and don’t forget the hashtag #EvoChallenge2015. Get your friends and family to like your photo in album ¨#EvoChallenge2015¨. Five finalists will then be chosen by Evo and of those 5, the photos with the most ¨likes¨ will be awarded an Apple Watch at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015. “This action has been launched by Evolution with the aim of injecting some fun and good vibes into the summer 2015 season for the crew community, as a way of connecting with crew, beyond the daily orders and services” - says Guillermo García, from Marketing Dept. at Evolution. Creativity, message, composition and use of the EvoBag will all be considered for the final prize – Apple Watch Sport edition. The winner will be announced
during the Monaco Yacht Show 2015. In this way, Evolution expects to increase the engagement rate on its social media platforms, as well as gain more visibility for the Evolution bags and make crew members feel welcome and part of the EvoFamily. The only requirement to participate and aim for the Apple Watch Sport Edition is to be fan of the Evolution Facebook page www.facebook.com/ evolutionagents. For further information please visit the website www. evocrewchallenge.com. Evolution Agents – One Step Ahead in Yacht Services Their yachting expertise and local knowledge is at your disposal so you are able to have the best advantages while visiting Spanish waters in the fields of: Provisioning, Concierge, Deck & Engineering, Spares, Interior, Logistics and Customs.
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Karen Passman Impact Crew – Inspiring Teams & Leaders M. (+44) 1425 614419 Karen@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com Motivating Crew The crew turnover survey revealed that 30% Crew left specifically because of poor leadership and nothing will cause crew morale to drop more sharply than poor leadership. But there are a lot of Captains and senior crew who are doing a great job. They are fair, competent and organised; they don’t micro manage and they keep their emotions in check. However, they can still find themselves with crew who are not motivated and energised. Archie Norman, Chairman of Asda, took over the company in 1991 when it was £730 million in debt. By 1998 he had successfully renewed the company, its spirit, heart and purpose and turned it into the second largest supermarket in the UK. He has done the same on several occasions and in his own words:“I am not a mercenary, I’m much more interested in people and motivation than in financial engineering.” According to Norman,
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productivity and performance improves naturally if you have a happy and motivated workforce.
2. Mastery – opportunity to get better and better, improve and develop 3. Purpose – connecting to a cause greater than yourself
Motivation is the force that causes us to take action, whether to eat a snack to reduce hunger or go for a run to get fit. The forces that drive our motivation can range from physical and emotional to social and reasoned. Motivation matters more today than ever before. People have changed in their attitudes towards work, with higher expectations and greater demands. If we want to retain and motivate crew, we need to do more, we also need to motivate them and it’s more than praise and recognition (although that’s important too).
We recently met a Captain who was able to claim longevity from his crew - 7 years’ worth! Crew only left to retire from the industry or take a very senior position. So we asked him what he thought made the difference.
In the 1900’s there was a belief that all you needed was a stick and a carrot to motivate crew. Today the theorists believe there is a third, intrinsic motivation, the desire from within a person to complete the task. Dan Pink has found that the more complex and creative a task is, the traditional rewards such as financial incentives can in fact lead to reduced performance!
2. We are a race yacht which helps to keep everyone focused on our purpose, but it can be challenging when we take on the race crew. They don’t always work like us, although we are starting to get some stability and longevity with them too.
According to Pink you require three key ingredients to tap into intrinsic motivation:-
1. We pay our crew a little better than average – but only a little, we don’t want them to stay just because they can’t get a similar salary somewhere else. Dan Pink said, “You need to pay people enough money to get the issue of money off the table”.
This relates to purpose. It is important to have a clear common goal for the entire crew and not different ones for each department. 3. Crew receive 1:1 meetings every month to discuss their development – whether that be to continue working in the industry or not. Deck and engineering crew stay and progress and only moved on to take their own command. I now never steer or park the boat, anyone can, and when someone has attended a course they are expected to put that learning into practice on the boat. This links with Mastery and a sense of getting better and better. Development is key to helping crew feel motivated and valued, many of the crew
who completed the crew turnover survey stated that they would have stayed on a vessel for longer, if they had …. “The opportunity to progress and do courses”. And finally… 4. I make sure that there are at least two crew cars so that they are not “stuck” on the boat and encourage them to do off the boat activities and not just involving drinking and eating, although at times we do that too! I often take the weekend watches so that the crew are free to leave. 5. We work long hours at times, like everyone in the industry, but when we don’t have guests on, we finish when the jobs are done, agreeing in advance what needs to be done on a weekly and daily basis. Everyone helps each other out, that way we all finish work at the same time. Both of the last two points relate to Autonomy and helping crew feel that they have some control over their lives. Over the years, we have heard crew talk about some great ways to motivate people, from giving them their own area to take responsibility for, such as starting with lockers and progressing to tenders. The larger the tender the greater the recognition for their performance and levels of responsibility; to giving crew 3 weeks’ additional leave each year, to complete courses (not paying for the courses). Of course every yacht is different and not all of this is possible on your vessel. Why not brainstorm a few new ideas to motivate your crew and try them out this season?! Impact Crew specialises in on-board team and leadership development, why not invite us aboard to bring some energy and motivation to your crew?! Contact us.
CREW MATTERS the theme, and to highlight their creativity in producing an original table presentation and cocktail. The crew will be faced with the challenge of artistically decorating an interior or exterior table onboard using the yacht’s own linen, tableware, glassware and decorations.
training@pya.org Table setting and Mixology Competition, Monaco Yacht Show The annual PYA GUEST© table setting competition will be held during the Monaco Yacht show 2015, and will incorporate a NEW element this year of an ‘arrival cocktail’. The objective of the competition is for crew to demonstrate their skills and techniques in accordance with
The addition of the ‘arrival cocktail’ supported by World Class and Diageo Reserve (premium brands include Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies, Cîroc Vodka, Ketel One Vodka, Zacapa Rum, Don Julio Tequila, and Tanqueray No. TEN Gin), is an exciting bonus for this year’s competition. The cocktail element will encourage crew to be original and innovative, not only in their craft and mixology but in their overall thinking of the theme and presentation. The table setting and arrival cocktail theme will be ‘Mediterranean Twist’. The theme can be interpreted in the crew’s own style and imagination. Judging will be broken down into over 45m and under 45m categories, and the judges will step on-board at a
pre-scheduled time during the show. The winner’s announcement and prize giving will take place on Friday 25th September during the PYA Sea Changes Forum for Interior crew. This is a PYA GUEST© initiative
to promote continuous professional development and standardization of training for interior crew within the yachting sector. For further information and details of how to enter, please contact the PYA.
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New App for Boaters Swell Advantage, a marine technology startup focused on building new tools and services for recreational boaters, is excited to announce the launch of its first product, the Swell Advantage iOS mobile app. Recreational boaters are highly social, and current navigation tools can be intimidating or confusing for the casual boater. The Swell Advantage app is designed help build boating communities by allowing people to see where their friends are out on the water, see when friends get onto their boats, and gives family members peace of mind by allowing them to track their loved ones out on the water. Understanding that privacy is important, boater’s location is hidden while on land, and boaters can turn off the ability to be seen by their friends while on the water. “In talking to our customers and having spent a lot of years out on the water, we have really just tried to design a product that fits our customers needs, fits their lifestyle, and helps them navigate and make decision.” Says Iaian Archibald, Swell Advantage co-founder and CEO. The Swell Advantage suite
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of navigation tools reimagines the navigation interface making it more intuitive and easier for the recreational boater. Using an innovative Navigation Ring, Swell Advantage strategically places the critical pieces of information needed by an operator, in a manner that is available and readable at a quick glance. Swell Advantage provides the operator with standard features like boat speed and heading, and also unique features like a real-time radial scale and a visualization of drift affecting the boat. Swell Advantage is available for free in the Apple App Store as an iPhone & iPad application, with an Android version expected mid summer, 2015. An in-app purchase of marine charts for North America, along with unique navigation tools, will also be released mid-summer, 2015. Swell Advantage’s second product, designed for boating clubs, marinas and boating schools, will be released in the early Fall, 2015. Users can download the Swell Advantage app on the Apple App Store by using the following link(s): http://appstore.com/ swelladvantage or https://itunes.apple. com/app/apple-store/ id991343632?mt=8
Annabel Wildey British Marine (+44) 01784 223811 awildey@britishmarine.co.uk. National Boat Shows Re-brands as British Marine Boat Shows As British Marine unveils a strong new identity, National Boat Shows (NBS) has also re-branded to become British Marine Boat Shows. This aligns it with the new British Marine brand. The British Marine Boat Shows’ portfolio contains two world-leading events: the Southampton Boat Show, which this year takes place 11-20 September, and the London Boat Show, taking place at ExCeL, 8-17 January 2016. The new look is the result of a year-long re-brand exercise which has been undertaken in-house. Murray Ellis, Managing Director of British Marine Boat Shows commented: “With over 1,600 members British Marine represents an industry worth £2.93bn that employs more than 31,400 people in the UK. So whether a member exhibits or not, it is important that they support Southampton, London and the new branding; the profits from the Shows are reinvested back into the UK leisure marine industry through
the services British Marine offers. The organisation now represents a durable brand for us, the organisers, to promote our world-class events. The Shows in turn enable our exhibitors to further their businesses and promote British excellence in the UK and overseas markets.” Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of British Marine added: “We have put a lot of work in over the last year to review our brand and concluded that we needed a much fresher and more dynamic approach to our identity to reflect that we are a modern membership organisation. We wanted a very strong emphasis on the Britishness of our brand and so we have adopted a bold new look. It is important that exhibitors of British Marine Boat Shows use the new branding where possible; with everyone embracing the new brand collectively, we will have much more impact and ensure the brand stands for quality and excellence within the industry.”
BLUEWATER INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Jim Acher - Sales & Charter Broker M. (+34) 667 678 357 jim@bluewateryachting.com Calle San Juan 4, Palma www.bluewateryachting.com Bluewater is an international, full service brokerage company specialising in sales, charter, management, crew training and crew placement.
June was something of a mixed bag‌.
Unsurprisingly, the 20-30m segment has had an impact on the total market of vessels reduced, which would have otherwise been flat to down, so not a concern right now. I would expect price reductions to be flat to down over July, building in mid to late August. With 32 vessels sold in June and the Med season properly underway, one can see that sales over the last quarter are down on both 2014 and 2013 levels.
This is something of a disappointment, particularly in the light of fewer vessels being reduced and positive signs that price reductions had not been driving sales, giving good signs of stability in the market. None of the vessels sold in June had seen a price reduction in the last quarter and the USA accounted for only a quarter of completions, their lowest level this year. News flow and enquiries have been much stronger in 2015 than we have seen in previous years and although June may not have been as good as preceding years, July still has room to bring positive news. Sales traditionally fall during the summer, although last year bucked the trend with a strong August‌. Sailing vessels accounted for 10% of completions and nearly all of these were less than 30m in length and over 15 years old. Looking at the newcomers to the market, June 2015 has followed last year with a stable number of new entrants, albeit slightly higher. I would expect this level to climb as we approach the Med. boatshow season in September. Sailing vessels accounted for less than 10% of these and again, most were under 30m in length. Applying my usual parameters to the Mediterranean charter market, there are now a total of 216 motor vessels between 30-45m available in the West Med and as things stand today, only 4% have nothing booked from now to mid-September, including owner’s use. This is great news yet again, as the figure this time last month was 10% and is genuine confirmation that the charter market has truly recovered. Looking at the 9 remaining vessels that have nothing booked, over 50% are high performance, with very high fuel consumption. As always, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any assistance or advice into any facet of yachting. I wish you a very enjoyable summer!
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At first glance, the number of price reductions has clearly spiked, but it is only after a closer look at the data that this rise has been generated by the 20-30m segment, whereas the rest of the market is flat, month on month. Although this data does not allow for double counting, it is worth mentioning that a number of the vessels reduced in June (and also over the last two months), are the same individual vessels, where there prices are being consistently lowered, either because the sellers are desperate to sell, or more likely, because the price is set at the wrong level to start with.
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS IBI: “We have a Letter of Intent for a BV-80 and this has been extended since Monaco last year. We are sufficiently confident with this LOI that we are now making further investment.”
Tunisia Reassures Superyacht Visitors Following ISIS Attack
Germany’s Blohm + Voss to Focus on Yachts From 80m-160m German superyancht builder Blohm + Voss (B+V) is significantly expanding its involvement in yacht-building and refit with a multimillioneuro investment that includes the setting up of a dedicated superyacht division in Hamburg. Recently appointed CEO Fred van Beers made the announcement to B+V’s 1,100 staff late last week. Over recent months the B+V management team have developed what is described as “an aggressive new investment plan” prepared with Star Capital and the Board of Directors. “Star Capital supports our long-term plans to invest in Blohm + Voss and to ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of clients in the large-yacht sector well into the future,” says van Beers. “Our strong financial position, combined with this further investment, clearly reinforces a strong confidence in the business and our ability to build truly exceptional superyachts. “We will continue to reinforce our unique position as builders of exceptional, iconic yachts with an uncompromising attitude to quality,” he adds. “This is our simple philosophy which we want to extend with the development of comprehensive lifecycle 28
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support for our clients.” Under the plan, B+V Shipyards GmbH and B+V Repair GmbH will be combined into one business unit as a new dedicated Superyacht Division. It will work under a simple Blohm + Voss brand rather than the two separate companies. Patrick Coote, B+V’s sales and marketing director, told IBI: “Work on bringing the two units together will start in the autumn and be completed next year. I cannot say how much is being invested but it is certainly a multimillioneuro investment. Our main focus for the future will be on superyachts in the 80m-160m (263ft-525ft) size range, for which currently – especially for yachts between 100m-150m (328ft-492ft) – there is a strong demand. This is very encouraging.” As to the BV-80 project, the launch of this new 80m yacht designed by Eidsgaard Design has generated huge interest in the market. The tank testing, class approvals and detailed engineering phase have all been completed and the first vessel is now ready to begin construction. The next step will see significant further investment in steel and major components to ensure new clients are able to take delivery of a top quality, customised 80m yacht in just 30 months from the contract date. In respect of this, Coote told
Just one month after the ISIS terrorist attack in Tunisia, local superyacht businesses are reassuring yachtsmen that security has been increased at Tunisian ports despite numerous cancellations. Not long after the country has had to recover from the impact of the Bardo Museum attack where 17 were left dead, a total of 38 people – including at least 29 Britons –were killed by a gunman with links to Islamic State extremists near Sousse, Tunisia. Despite the upped security and the government’s involvement, the UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible and are urging people to be vigilant. According to some local yacht businesses, superyacht owners, crew and charter companies are already cancelling their travel plans.
Kim Williams from Yacht Services Tunisia explains: “The management and staff at Yacht Services Tunisia will continue to support yachting tourism by ‘riding out’ this horrific incident, the same way we did during the Tunisian revolution; by reassuring yachtsmen and their yachts that security has been greatly increased in Port Bizerte and Port Yasmine. “The Tunisian people are deeply shocked and sickened by what has happened in their country and I want people to understand that the mentality of the attacker is not Tunisian.” Imed Mzoughi, port director from Port Yasmine, adds: “At this moment in time, we have only had a 3% cancellation rate since the attack. However, we have had very little new reservations, or let’s say, we haven’t had any more at all. The government and the marina have enforced measures to protect the marina and surrounding areas in a bid to save the rest of the season.” A meeting between Tunisian officials and EU ambassadors is likely to take place in the coming weeks, where it is expected a request for more intelligence-sharing and electronic monitoring equipment will be made.
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Gibraltar Maritime Conference Focuses on Superyachts The one day conference attracted around 100 delegated both locally and internationally. The part played by superyachts in Gibraltar, now and in the future has been the subject on a one day conference as part of a three event during the Gibraltar Maritime Week. With two major new marina projects recently announced for Gibraltar, the one day conference was timely in promoting the territory’s involvement with superyachts. The one day conference attracted around 100 delegated both locally and internationally reflect the subjects presented by the speakers. Three presenters focus on the new projects and promoting Gibraltar as a superyacht destination. The latter was provided by Bob Sanguinetti, the CEO and captain of the port. The new 10 berth superyacht project at Ocean Village marina was covered by Peter Burgess, and the new Bluewater Development on the east side of the Rock was addressed by Michael Crisell, managing director of Camoren Holdings, the company that won the bid. The Bluewater project includes a 70-berth superyacht-only marina which is set to be ready in 2018 and
aims to make Gibraltar a home port destination for superyachts. Other speakers included Catherine Meotti of KPMG Ltd, Isle of Man talking about VAT issues and Mark Feltham of Willis discussing superyacht insurance. Richie Blake, deputy director of the Cayman Islands register spoke on Superyacht Certification and Maritime Policy. Captain Dion Danino, chief officer and relief captain of the Palladium, spoke of the needs of superyachts and how Gibraltar caters for them. Finally Philip Pereira, associate publisher for Superyacht Business, IBI’s sister tittle and the official magazine of the event, gave a presentation on ‘Communication and the Superyacht Industry’.
Bunker Buoy The bunker buoy app originally launched two years ago with the vision to produce an app that takes all the time consuming work out of making a fuel enquiry, giving the consumer the option to book the best quality fuel at the cheapest price every time. Recently bunker buoy made the revolutionary move to connect clients directly with the world’s physical fuel suppliers, and has just launched with the latest addition to the innovative app: the new “request a port agent” feature. One of Neil Millers main aims when designing the bunker buoy app was to listen to what the industry wanted, from the Captains, Management Companies and Owners, as well as from the Suppliers. Neil Miller, founder and developer of bunker buoy comments:
‘When a yacht makes a fuel enquiry there are options to “request a port agent”, “no port agent is required” or has “not yet decided”. The fuel supplier will then act accordingly and if a port agent is required the supplier will contact one to pass on to the yacht.’ Neil recognises the importance of a port agent in the fueling process, therefore further developing the app to include this option. Neil Miller continues: “Feedback from captains has implied that features such as the “request a port agent” would be an excellent addition to the app. Our aim is to make the service as efficient and directed towards the user experience as possible. Therefore we will continue to update the app as we receive customer feedback.’ It is exciting to see more and more super yachts enjoying the bunker buoy app and bunker buoy will constantly strive to offer clients new developments to this innovative and useful application. To download the app visit: https://itunes.apple.com/ gb/app/bunker-buoy/ id595323440?mt=8
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Pioneering GTL Fuel Test on Feadship Kiss
an operation that is close to CO2 neutral.
Feadship recently completed what we believe to be the very first sea trial of gas-to-liquids synthetic diesel onboard a superyacht. The owner and captain of the Feadship Kiss were pleased to be part of an innovative experiment that promises much for the future. Feadship first heard about this new fuel system when we were designing the Aeon concept in 2009. Gas-toliquids (GTL) synthetic diesel, developed by Shell, proved to be a highly suitable energy carrier for the combined reformer/fuel cell installation envisioned for the year 2020. Unfortunately, GTL was not commercially viable at that time. In fact, Shell’s large GTL facility in Qatar only started production in 2011, and pure GTL diesel fuel has only recently become available on the market. The Netherlands is a pioneer in this respect, and is leading the way with a worldwide introduction.
An R&D project was set up on the recently launched Kiss to explore the possibility of switching to GTL as the fuel for all Feadship sea trials. One of the generators was run on GTL and diesel, whilst all emissions, noise and vibrations and fuel consumption were measured. The test analysis showed a reduction in emissions of up to 30% for PM (soot) and HC (unburnt fuel, smell) and about 10% in NOX and CO2. Such significant savings are well worth the slightly higher cost price (about 10%). Noise values in the engine room and vibration levels were not found to have changed significantly.
Exploring Potential The characteristics that make GTL an interesting option for conventional combustion engines originate in the way it is produced. Natural gas is broken down into syngas, from which all different GTL products are synthesised. As syngas contains very few contaminants, the resulting fuel is pure in its composition – free from sulphur, for instance – and gives a highly controllable burn. Another interesting factor is that syngas can also be generated by gasifying biomass, allowing for 30
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Feadship Kiss Forward Thinking Many people from Feadship, yacht crew and third parties were involved in making this test happen, including Oliver Varley captain of Kiss. “It has been obvious for some time that the industry needs to look at ways of becoming more efficient,” Oliver says. “As we develop more and more systems to meet this need, the fuel we use to run our vessels should evolve at the same rate. “All owners wish to use their yachts in a clean environment, and yards and crew have a responsibility to minimise any negative effects vessels have on their surroundings. We commend Feadship for its forward thinking and are happy to have our vessel be a part of it.”
A Healthier Environment Paul Kerkvliet, who is currently doing his engineering thesis on future fuels at the Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects knowledge centre, was involved in the organisation, execution and analysis of the test. “As a mechanical engineer in the making, I’m a big fan of technological innovation. The GTL test fitted perfectly within the subject of my final thesis, which focuses on future fuels. “The test went entirely according to plan, with great results and GTL has definitely proved to be a fuel that can contribute to a healthier environment. Given that GTL is compatible with basically every diesel engine, the switch will be really easy. I hope the introduction of this fuel on yachts by Feadship will encourage other owners to do the same.”
French Anchorage Tax Removed Fears of a new tax on boat anchorages in France have been withdrawn. The French Assembly supported the complete removal of the proposed tax yesterday. The ECPY (the European Council for Professional Yachting) highlighted this tax and the potential dangers it held sometime ago. The tax was originally just to apply to Corsica as a means of protecting the local seabed from damage by yachts. However, it was later extended to the whole of France. The Assembly followed the earlier decision last May in voting to abandon the tax proposal. This is seen as good news and common sense for the French yachting industry, which is worth some €1.5bn in total including €720m from the Cote d’Azur.
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS television completed with clouds and sun symbols. The weather at sea is about getting an indication on wind and sea in a specific sea area at a set time along our route, from which our points of sailing, to deduce, understand, put your thinking on, observe, make up your mind‌.. www.navimeteo.com Ready to Sail? Here is the Mediterranean Weather for You It is important to understand what is meant by marine weather forecast in a clear way. Its function is to show the prevailing direction of winds and their intensity in a certain period of time, as well as the height of the sea and the foreseable meteorological phenomena. There are a number of trends which have to be continuously verified, bearing in mind that a risk exists that things can go in a different way than planned, but it is important that the forecast does not vary too much from the actual situation. After so many years dedicated to navigation and meteorological services, I admit that there are unexpected and complex situations that are partly overlooked by the weather models‌. the yachtsmen would have to consider that the analysis and interpretation deserves the work of the forecasters and the various meteorological centres. The captain needs to be careful, cautious and even think that the forecast could wrongly overestimate or underestimate the intensity of a phenomenon. It is worth noting that the wind and wave data shown on the weather reports are always referred to average values. I am always wary of people asking us at Navimeteo what the weather is going to be like a week or longer ahead, or at least I would never sail on the basis of a generic piece of information delivered on 32
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Those who think meteorology is always accurate will inevitably be disappointed: the mathematical models used by meteorologists are useful, but they, too, are sometimes mistaken. The meteorologist, like the captains, need data, numbers and indications to ponder on, just like the forecast models need be carefully interpreted with the right method and attention. Sometime the weather situation is surprisingly complex. It can often be difficult to explain the roughness of the sea and high winds that keep changing speed and direction when a depression crosses an area. What can also happen is that you have available all the elements for an improvement, as waves all of a sudden can get white-capped by a stiff wind triggered by a nearby thunderstorm. The forecasts should be considered as just a tool, not a certainty, especially when the weather is changing. The weather data are elements becoming fast unusable and they need be continuously updated. A small error in the short-term forecasting is amplified and gets worse in the mid to longterm prediction. This is why a new mindset on the weather situation has to be organised. Here comes the actual value of weather observation, experience and personal intuition: the capability to realize the particular negative element that can be unexpectedly, and on its own, reduce the accuracy of the forecast bulletin.
Strong winds associated with the passage of a cold front over the western Mediterranean.
The correct positioning of a vessel in relation to the weather systems allows to avoid dangerous or uncomfortable situations.
Even in an apparently calm day significant weather changes can occur, even just on a local basis.
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Five of those classes will compete in their World Championships during this July, as a prelude to their participation in the main event of the Real Club Nautico de Palma: ORC (1 and 2), J80, TP52 and X-35.
With just 25 days to the official start of 34 Copa del Rey MAPFRE, the number of pre-registered entries goes up to 135 teams, from 23 different nationalities, who will compete in eight classes. Four of them will sail in real time (TP52, Soto 40, X-35 and J80) and four on corrected time (IRC 0, IRC 1. ORC 1 and ORC 2).
The Barcelona ORC World Championship gathered in Barcelona the best ORC boats from June 27th to July 4th. There were eight races held in each of the categories (A, B and C) to resolve the mystery
of who would be crowned world champion this season. Pedro Campos’ Spanish Movistar was proclaimed world champion in ORC B, and will compete in 34 Copa del Rey MAPFRE to defend his title in ORC 2, category in which he won in 2013 and 2014. Rafael Carbonell’s Rats on Fire has the same record in the Majorcan regatta, winner of the last two editions in ORC 1, who will reach Palma after finishing third in the worlds in ORC A. Another boat who finished in a podium position in the world championship and who has already confirmed its participation in Palma is José María Meseguer’s Pez de Abril, who will fight in the ORC 1 class after finishing third in Barcelona in ORC B. The J80 fleet is competing in its world championship in the waters of Kiel (Germany) as we go to print. Up to 18 teams have already registered
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in 34 Copa del Rey MAPFRE, including the provisional leader in the worlds at the time of writing this press release: Marc de Antonio’s Bribón-Movistar. The powerful TP52 fleet will have completed their world championship in Palma de Mallorca from July 14th to the 18th, prior to their participation in 34 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. In both regattas, the team to beat will be Doug De Vos’ Quantum Racing, world champion in 2014, as well as champion of the European and US circuits and champion of Copa del Rey MAPFRE in the 52 Super Series class. 12 teams from eight nationalities have confirmed their participation in the main event of the Real Club Nautico de Palma. The X-35 World Championship 2015 will be held in Copenhagen (Denmark), from July 15th to the 18th, where the new world champion of the X-35 one design class will be crowned. The X-35 will also be a separate class in Copa del Rey MAPFRE for the ninth consecutive year with minimum nine teams from five different nations, including the 2014 winner, Italian Alessandro Solerio’s Lelagain.
REGATTA NEWS “We are thrilled to have achieved the result in our tenth year of campaigning various versions of Lucky in offshore events,” said Ehrhart. “We have competed in substantially all of the global ocean racing classics; the Transatlantic Race was properly held in our program as the classic of all the classics. We were humbled just to be allowed to compete in the longest standing and most respected ocean race. Lucky Claims Top Honors in Transatlantic Race 2015 Bryon Ehrhart’s Reichel/ Pugh 63 Lucky has been confirmed as the winner of the Transatlantic Race 2015 by the event’s four organizers: the Royal Yacht Squadron, the New York Yacht Club, the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Storm Trysail Club. The Transatlantic Race 2015 has once again proven that America rules the waves, with
“I remain in awe of the crew that prepared us so well over the last 10 years and led us to the opportunity to compete in the Transatlantic Race 2015. To win the event is well beyond our expectations given the long list of competitors we have come to respect. The win is a testament to the strength of the commitment we have made to the program and to each other.”
Chicagoan Bryon Ehrhart’s Lucky claiming the overall victory under IRC along with a Rolex timepiece. Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark’s 100’ maxi Comanche recorded the fastest monohull crossing in 7 days 11 hours and 35 minutes (outside of the course record of 6 days 22 hours 8 minutes and 2 seconds set by George David’s Rambler 100 in 2011), and Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70 trimaran Phaedo³ the fastest multihull in a time of 7 days 2 hours and 4 minutes.
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flying fifteen Mallorca 20 June – Practice day To get ready for the Hugh Wilson, Michael Beecken organised a practice on the Saturday afternoon. Three boats turned out, Michael & Steve Parry in dragonfly, Scott and Andy in ffiel good and finally Stephen and newcomer Richard South in fuego fatuo. Wind was the normal variable Pollensa breeze – this time oscillating between NE and NW, and varying between nothing and fifteen knots. First race was an “ up and down” with a 500 metre beat, won convincingly by Michael, in dragonfly with Scott and Andy second. For the second race we sailed 2 rounds, this time won by ffiel good, with fuego fatuo a very close second – and not using the spinnaker! Things were going well, so we agreed to a longer course, out to the jet ski area – sail around all 4 yellow buoys and back. We got off to a good start, and were all close at the bottom of the course. Whilst the other 2 boats elected to sail direct to the finish, fuego fatuo stayed high, which paid off with the wind heading as we came inshore. fuego fatuo held the lead, to finish five boat lengths ahead of ffiel good, with dragonfly third. So at the end of the day everyone had 6 points. 36
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We adjourned to La Roca beach bar where the Hustlers entertained us whilst we shared a few beers. 21 June – Hugh Wilson Trophy The annual, three-leg race attracted seven boats, including Ken Dumpleton sailing with his son (???) and Tim Pyne crewed by Melanie Harcourt. Following his first day in a flying fifteen, Richard South joined Diego in the rib to see things from the other side. First leg was from Pollensa to Formentor, going around the island. The start was interesting, as it was almost possible to lay the spreader mark on one tack. Dragonfly rounded first, followed by Gekko and fuego fatuo. The three boats stayed together until halfway to Punta de l’ Avançada, when Gekko move north to join the rest of the fleet, and dragonfly stayed south in search of clear wind. fuego fatuo lost out, as the wind died between the two extremes, and a promising lead vanished in seconds. Ffiel good stayed on starboard, and progressively dropped down, although heading out to good winds. Dragonfly finally tacked in, and passed astern of the fleet before coming to a halt in a dead patch to the east of the point. Approaching the island, the wind progressively freed, and most of the boats
arrived close to the top of the island together. Koonjong was dead in the water when fuego fatuo passed a couple of meters to windward in good breeze – Ken was heard to ask if they had a pact with the devil. This wasn’t to last as Tim came up from nowhere, and sailed inside both at high speed, only to park within touching distance of the rocks. Meanwhile, ffiel good had been freed up another 25 degrees, and was roaring shorewards. Stromtrooper III entered the channel first, but was soon passed by ffiel good, and then dragonfly. fuego fatuo stayed on the island side and picked up a little more breeze to come up to second place, where she finished behind ffiel good, with Stormtrooper III third. Leg two is across the bay to Bon Aire, complicated this year by the unusual wind direction. After some consideration, Diego elected to start us towards the shore, with a very short leg to a windward mark to be left to starboard. Start line was very close to a moored motor yacht, which had them all looking worried as the wind shifted their way. Diego abandoned the start and set us off again – with the windward mark to port. This message clearly hadn’t got home to John Walker, who overstood the lay line by a few boat lengths with the crew “reminding” him vocally that he should be bearing away to leave it to starboard. They did so, and slipped around the mark first, followed by drafgonfly and ffiel good. Spinnakers up on a starboard gybe broad reach out of the bay. Wind was fickle, and Stormtrooper stayed west whilst the rest of the fleet progressively dropped their spinnakers and headed towards the entrance to Pollensa bay seeking the breeze. fuego fatuo caught this first and set off on a close reach followed by dragonfly, with ffiel good staying high. Half way across, the wind had freed, and spinnakers started to appear. Ffiel good hoisted
hers, but with a fuller kite was unable to make as much ground as they hoped. Fuego fatuo opened up the lead, then noticed Stromtrooper storming up from leeward. They held the lead to finish first, Stromtrooper second and dragonfly third. Mooring up in Bon Aire is always a challenge, this year more so as we had to stay near the entrance and anchor up. At this point, some boats found they didn’t fully comply with class rules, which require both an anchor and 18½ meteres of cable. We adjourned to Cocodrilo, only to see Ken disappearing out of the harbour towards Pollensa. Another story… Well fed and watered, the skipper of fuego fatuo – leading at that stage on 3 points – suggested a Le Mans start, forgetting that we were the only boat moored right in the harbour – everyone else was near the entrance. Most of the fleet were nearly out of sight by the time fuego fatuo reached the harbour mouth, with only Tim and Melanie for company. David and Mark stayed in the lead all the way, followed by ffiel good and Spanish Fly, with fuego fatuo pulling up to finish 4th, ahead of gecko and dragonfly. Results: ESP 3610 Stormtrooper lll David Miles / Mark 6 GBR 3763 Ffiel Good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 7 GBR 3577 fuego fatuo Stephen Babbage / John Walker 7 ESP 3600 dragonfly Michael Beecken / Stephen Parry 13 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Steve Crompton 15 ESP 3817 Gekko Tim Pyne / Melanie Harcourt 17 IRL 3753 Koonjong Ken Dumpleton / Steve Dumpleton 20 Continued on page 46
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REGATTA NEWS a good leg to arrive at the mark first, a position they held to the finish. With the wind moving right, the top mark was moved for the second round and all set off for the new, black mark. Being difficult to spot, many boats had problems deciding which way to go. John Leaf hadn’t seen the course change, and turned left at the old top mark, to retire once he realised the mistake. Having found the mark, dragonfly rounded first, followed by Scott and Andy and Mike Clough crewed by Bea Ridyard. Continued from page 44
The Balearic Championships is the flying fifteen Spanish Nationals, so is keenly contested. Although some of the top boats were unable to make the event due to other commitments, six boats made it to the start. Courses
Unusually for Pollensa, the winds were fairly consistent, easterly, with a lift on the Bon Aire side of the bay. First race got off to a clean start, with most of the fleet electing for the northern shore. Dragonfly opted to go south, and sailed
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For the second race, fuego fatuo decided to go right, and arrived at the top with a commanding lead. On the downwind leg, they again stayed on the south side of the course, only to have ffiel good find breeze to the north and steal the lead. At the bottom, the top mark had again been moved, and the search began. This time ffiel good went south, and fuego
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Saturday again started bright and breezy, with the wind about 10 degrees south of the previous day. The overall shifts were similar, with the right side giving a lift. Bea was now sailing in ESP (Extrasensory Perception) with daughter Fay at the helm. Mike was crewed by Bea’s husband Andy. First race again saw the right siders getting the better at the top mark, with Scott and Andy taking a lead they didn’t lose. Speedy Gonzales dogged their tail and kept the honest, with fuego fatuo pulling up after a poor second beat. Positions remained in that order until the finish. Fay and Bea had some issues, and were unable to complete the race.
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were all to be “up and down” course 1 being 2 beats and 2 downwind, whilst course 2 added an extra beat.
fatuo tried to find breeze on the Pollensa side – but not enough to pass, leaving the first two places unchanged, with Mike and Bea again third. At the end of day one, we had ffiel good on 3 points, and then Speedy Gonzales, dragonfly and fuego fatuo all on 6.
REGATTA NEWS Second race saw a win for Speedy Gonzales, with ffiel good sailing their discard – a 3rd.Splitting them was fuego fatuo who had led the second beat and most of the downwind, only to lose it in the last 100 metres, with Mike taking it by half a boat length. End of day two (with discard): ffiel good (4), Speedy Gonzales (6), fuego fatuo (7) – all to play for. Sunday, and a forecast of a bit more breeze –which in the event didn’t materialise. Given the likelihood of winds shifts, the committee wisely decided to change the spare mark to yellow, and use the black for start line. Before the start, ffiel good seemed to have some problems, due to a broken spreader root, nevertheless they decided to continue, although with a wounded rig. This allowed Speedy Gonzales to take first, followed by Dragonfly. At this point, the series was between ffiel good and Speedy Gonzales, both on 7 points, with dragonfly and
fuego fatuo on 11. So it all came down to the final race. The promised stronger wind didn’t materialise, and the fleet set off for the final race. This time, the Bona Aire side was not favoured, and fuego fatuo lost out disastrously to round the top mark 4th. Series leader Scott and Andy had decided the rig wouldn’t collapse, and rounded first, with Mike Clough second, then dragonfly. Final positions were the same, although the run and beat saw hope for some. All of which left us wondering why we spent so much time getting spreader angles just right… Final results: GBR 3763 Ffiel Good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 8 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Andy Ridyard 9 ESP 3600 dragonfly Michael Beecken / Stephen Parry 14 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo Stephen Babbage / John
Walker 15 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Richard South 24 ESP 3432 ESP Fay Ridyard / Bea Ridyard 35 Many thanks to RCNPP for hosting the series, and especially to Diego, Carlos and the team for running the racing so professionally. Photo credits also to Diego. Other news: After last year’s Europeans the fuego fatuo team, with help from ffiel good, sailed Allegra back to Palma, and her new home at Cala Nova. During the storms in early November, she suffered serious damage, which has now been repaired by the wonderful guys at Tecmarine. Most amazing was the support from Pantaenius – the final claim was submitted on a Sunday evening, money was in the bank on Wednesday – great job Pantaenius! As some may know, many of the flying fifteen guys have
other skills (yes, a surprise!) – many have been racing at the Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx winter series – notably on Bond and Italian Job III. This year it looks like there will be a few more boats with ff guys on board, so we’re working to try and coordinate ff racing in Pollensa with the series in Andratx, and avoid any scheduling conflicts. More later. Coming up: We’re racing at least twice a month from now until the end of summer, if you’d like to join us, visit http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de , we have a club boat available (and some for sale!), and are always keen to bring new crews into the fleet. Or just turn up at the next event: 19 July: Scandy Cup 1-2 August: Michael Clough Trophy 8-9 August: Trofeo Cormorán 16-23 August: substitute for Conde de Barcelona 29 August: extra race
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REGATTA NEWS carbon-rigged racer Inouï, who not only captured everyone’s attention both on and off the race course, bagged a Class B win. In Class C it was new-boaton-the block Maegan who triumphed. She’d warmed up in Porto Cervo, her first ever regatta and stretched her legs in Palma to fly home and take the top slot. As all 21 competitors were split across three classes, racing was close and resulted in fantastic viewing of a fleet filled with fast boats fight tight battles. Top Level Racing and Champagne Conditions make for a Successful 19th Superyacht Cup Top Level Racing and Champagne Conditions make for a Successful 19th Superyacht Cup The Superyacht Cup has not only become the second biggest event on the superyacht sailing calendar but is also the longest running regatta of its kind in Europe. A thrilling four-day event which mixes good times with tight racing on the beautiful Bay of Palma, which because of its particular shape is renowned for bringing a blissfully consistent sea breeze. This 19th Superyacht Cup has come to a close and after three days of exciting racing it was the 55m classic ketch Marie who claimed overall victory and managed to keep up her A game under yesterday’s deciding- day pressure. The ravishing,
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With some of the speediest superyachts out on the race course, competition was going to be tough and tight. For example yachts like the high-calibre Visione, not as young as most of her rivals but still the boat to beat, and the fully optimised Open Season - fresh from winning both the Menorca Maxi and the Gaastra Palma Vela, were a hard act to follow. And although the 55m Vitters built Marie put up a powerhouse performance it was no mean feat to fight off the prowling 46m Ganesha and the 45m bone fide flyer Saudade. They’d both been pushing hard to hunt her down. On the final St. Regis race she got off to a dynamite start and managed to sail in clean air all day which secured her third bullet sealing her victory in both Class A and as the overall winner of the Superyacht Cup 15. Perfect timing for such a big win according to captain Wes Cooper as after her usual participation in five regatta’s annually the mighty Marie
will be backing of the racing scene. They’ll compete in the St. Barths Bucket next year but that will probably be it. It will be sad to not see her return next year but we can certainly say she went out with a bang. Apart from the competition which was fierce and fun also the wind gods consistently had our backs. The conditions were great; every day dawned with a picture-perfect Palma sky, and a good building breeze which meant the sailing was beautiful on each day of the event. As every year as important as the excitement on the water is our dock side social programme which saw the race crew of all 21 superyachts enjoy ice cold drinks and off board banter long after the sails had been packed away. Highlight was of course our disco-themed paella party which featured probably the world’s largest paella and a full dance floor
where especially team Tulip’s moves made even the most serious sailors crack a smile and join in. And as the day came to a close, capping this year’s 19th Superyacht Cup, we hope owners, friends, and race crew will be chatting about this past event in the days to come and taking home sunny memories of yet another exciting and fun-filled event. On a final note we would like to thank our sponsors who have supported us in making also this year’s edition another big hit. And while last year’s winner, the stunning Claasen built Lionheart, is gearing up to take on the rest of the J Class fleet in Falmouth we say ‘Hasta Luego’ to another Superyacht Cup. We hope to be able to welcome ours sponsors, our fans and the magnificent J’s back during our 2016 event, which will be even more special as it marks our 20th anniversary.
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Roland Perry (+34) 654 190 130 www.baseline-yachts.com Some Ideas to Help Get the Most Out of MCA Coding “Coding” as it is known is the process of certifying and maintaining a boat so that it operates in compliance with the small commercial vessel code of practice. The code is issued by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Rules cover equipment, stability, structural condition, design, systems and manning requirements for boats that are used for commercial gain. For the brave they are laid out in a 148 page document called the Marine Guidance Note 280 (MGN280) freely available online here: https://www.gov.uk/ government/uploads/system/ uploads/attachment_data/ file/282245/mgn280.pdf The process can feel arduous because it involves paperwork, expense and coordination with multiple agencies and collaborators. But when it runs smoothly it is easier to see it for what it is: a world class, practical and realistic safety and quality standard developed in collaboration with the marine industry through decades of input and experience. After being involved in numerous coding procedures across a variety of vessels, here are some observations that might help avoid frustrating situations. The first and most obvious is to define the objectives of the process. While it is 42
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compulsory for UK-flagged commercial vessels up to 24m at the waterline, there are benefits for private owners. And by the way, the 24m waterline - not overall - stipulation means that larger vessels can consider the code as an alternative to the more stringent and time consuming requirements of class societies. If the boat is a custom or oneoff in build, the code gives the yard a standard to meet. Even first class boatbuilders can benefit from input on safety that balances the need for comfort, usability and aesthetics. Once built, or if for a production boat, owners can benefit from a quality assurance regime that helps to keep the boat fit for purpose. The code can also be a useful maintenance framework for professional crew. When applied in a collaborative way with crew and yards - as a service, rather than as an inspection - the code can feel useful and achievable. (Do bear in mind however than random inspections ordered by a certifying authority can happen as part of the compliance regime). So if you do choose to go the coding route it’s important to have a long term view of where the boat will operate. “Category 2” - 60 miles from a safe haven - is the most common as it is very achievable and covers coastal use, as well as popular crossings around the English Channel and Balearic Islands. Unlimited area of operation is defined by Category 0 requirements
and for most vessels this involves structural items like watertight bulkheads - not easy in most cases to do postbuild. A commercial plan to charter around the Atlantic can become financially less interesting if a big investment is needed to alter the boat, or limits on paying customers are written into the papers.
issues the paperwork. The suppliers and contractors are crucial because if they are experienced, they know what coding requires. This avoids the wrong type of lifejacket being bought, or an inadequate pumping system being fitted that then has to be ripped out at great cost to pocket and morale.
Your surveyor will no doubt help you with the preplanning to make sure you’re not getting into something you’d rather be out of half way through. This applies not only to the area of operation, but a realistic review of the boat you want to code and the process involved to make it happen. Some boats aren’t practical for a variety of reasons and expense can be avoided by making this clear at the outset. Most projects take one to three months to complete, while others may take six. In rare cases more work is needed and the project goes on for longer. Excluding major structural changes, the largest joblist we have issued ran to over 50 items. But even this is not a big deal if managed by an experienced team.
We issue online joblists that can be logged into at any time, and are kept updated to give a clear view of progress. Items are split into areas of expertise so that it is easy to distribute tasks. We recommend a choice of contractors and suppliers who we know have the experience to deliver the right things, and who can always pick up the phone to us when in doubt. (We take no commission or payment of any kind from these recommendations).
A clear explanation of the procedure, the papers involved, and who has to do what will help to manage your expectations on timescale and cost. In very simplified form, the surveyor says what has to be done, the owner gets it done with help from suppliers and contractors, and the certifying authority
Finally, when you choose a surveyor, it is worth considering a variety of factors. Some are specialists in a certain type of boat and will be highly effective in navigating through the procedure as it applies to that type. Others are experienced in dealing with management companies and professional crew. Locality is important as it can save travel expenses and enables a more fluid process. There’s a lot more to say about this subject and we’ll return to it soon. If you can’t wait, feel free to pick up the phone without any obligation.
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Marta Juvell (+34) 93 233 20 89 mjuvell@firabarcelona.com Barcelona Boat Show With just three months to go before the event, on 1418 October, the Barcelona International Boat Show 2015 is hoisting its sails and has already embarked on its marketing phase, with great prospects. As well as being the biggest and most varied sports and recreational sailing trade show in Spain, the event organized by Fira de Barcelona will once again be featuring numerous activities and experiences for the general public and nautical professionals alike. Some of the new features this year include the participation of a group of scuba-diving firms. Visitors to the show, which is held on the quays of Espana and La Fusta in Port Vell, can once again enjoy the floating exhibition – with boats from eight metres long and
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upwards – as well as the landbased one, featuring all kinds of innovations, products and nautical services which range from electronics and engines to paints, sails, trailers, fishing and scuba-diving gear, boat charters and marinas, plus small boats and dinghies. “The Barcelona Boat Show is the key platform for the sector in Spain, an unparalleled commercial showcase and a must-visit event for all lovers of sports and recreational sailing,” says the show’s president, Luis Conde. “This year we’re looking forward to more exhibitors, more exhibition space and a bigger offering, commensurate with the change in trend that started last year, demonstrating that the show is a faithful reflection of the sector, which is also showing positive signs of recovery.” The general secretary of the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), Carlos Sanlorenzo, says
that”figures from the first half of the year are good, and consolidate the growth in the market. This is a slow but progressive growth which at this time of the year also reflects the peak demand of the sailing season. We’re confident that the market will continue in this buoyant spirit, though we’re aware that client profiles and their uses have changed. Boat rentals are one of the big drivers behind recovery and sales are focused mainly on more affordable boats due to this unjustified tax pressure.” According to ANEN’s figures, in the first six months of the year 2,644 boats recreational boats were registered in Spain, 15.5% more than in the same period in 2014, when there were 2,289 new registrations. The USA Pavilion is Back Again After the excellent results last year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is renewing its commitment to the show and is once again promoting the Barcelona event to nautical companies in the United States and collaborating in the organization of an official US Pavilion which hopes to include more firms than in 2014.
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For the professional sector, the Boat Show will once again host an extensive programme of conferences and seminars, including a variety of activities organized by ANEN. It is also expected that many exhibitors at the show will be organizing their own activities and parties on their stands, most of them on Friday 16 October to coincide with Nautical Night which this year will include live concerts.
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The show will also host the usual themed areas on Moll de la Fusta where the majority of activities take place. The Fun Beach zone not only showcases all kinds of products and services related to nautical sports but also has an area for sea trials so visitors can take part in beginners’ sessions in dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing and paddle surfing, amongst others, as well as the wave pool, which was introduced last year for ‘surfing.’ Meanwhile, the Espai del Mar, an area designed for presentations of regattas, books, trophies and prizes, will also be hosting debates and conferences on the marine environment and every aspect of sailing; while the Traditional Sailing zone will be showcasing classical boats.
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Marina Port Vell Sells All Berths From 25 to 50 Metres
return to the Marina, the future looks to be promising.
The first and only marina in Barcelona that can cater to yachts up to 190 metres, Marina Port Vell has sold out of its current allocation of 25 to 50 metre berths. A selection of berths either side of this range, from 5 meters up to 190 meters, remain available for purchase at attractive rates, with berths in all size ranges open for rent.
“Berthing at Marina Port Vell was an exceptional experience. The services provided by the on-site technical and hospitality teams were first-rate. From its central location and health facilities to the delicious food at OneOcean Club, I was very impressed with the Marina. We will be returning”, says Captain of 43-metre M/Y WAKU.
The new Fisherman´s Quay development, due for completion before the end of this year, will include eight new berths for sale, ranging from 30 to 80 metres in length. The new Quay will offer all of the services of MPV, including 24-hour security, jetty-parking spaces, storage units, grey and black water discharge and fuel directly at berth, up to 10Mbps of internet, as well as access to the gymnasium, wellness centre, Crew Lounge and OneOcean Club restaurant and cocktail bar. In addition, MPV hosts a number of high-calibre yacht-related companies at its Business Hub within their Gallery Building and is in close proximity to MB’92 shipyard. Having sold four berths so far this year, the Marina is now turning its focus to the sale of larger berths. Currently in discussion with a number of yachts interested in getting their hands on a ´Barcelona berth´, and with Captains expressing their wishes to
The Marina is ideally located for Owners to start the summer cruising season, being a 6-hour cruise from Mallorca, only 9 hours from Ibiza, and a day´s sailing from Monaco. MPV represents a convenient option for Captains wishing to prepare the yacht for the summer, while at the same time benefitting from the pleasant surroundings of a city rich in culture and entertainment. Regina Serrano (+34) 648 724 117 rserrano@marinaportvell.com Breaking News – New Spanish Approval Allows Marina Port Vell to Berth the Largest Superyacht in the World Marina Port Vell is the first and only marina in Barcelona that can cater to yachts up to 190 metres. The berth was approved by local authorities in April, and is situated on Spanish quay which currently
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measures 435 metres. MPV is currently choiced as a charter and cruising destination. “We are proud to bring our clients and captains to Marina Port Vell, Barcelona. It’s the ideal location for our clients to start the summer cruising season” says Spanish Managing Partner at BWA Yachting Antonella Della Pietra
means bigger yachts will be built in the not-too-distant future. he berth within the newly transformed luxury marina makes it the perfect location for larger yachts when arriving from all around the world.
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ANTIBES Shopping just got easier... We all know shopping around for crew uniform can be a headache at times. With Popup Shops being all the rage, we’ve decided to follow suit and launch our new Deckers ‘Pop-up Shop’ Concept here in France, offering a dedicated shop to boat uniform service. With the ever-challenging issue of ordering the right size items for crew, our mobile shop solution comes well equipped with samples in
Deckers Antibes: (+33) 493 650 579 7 Rue Honoré Ferrare, Antibes antibes@uniforms4yachts.com www.uniforms4yachts.com Time flies when you’re having fun!... Where has the time gone?... 2 Years ago this month we received the keys to our sparkly new Antibes premises. Now, 2 years on we are well established here in the South of France and loving life on
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the Cote d’Azur. While the tourists flock in, we’ll be zipping off to the mountains in search of shade and solitude, and a refreshing dip in the fresh water lakes which are a delight this time of year. Firework displays are a plenty too during August so we’ll be “oooing and ahhhhing” looking up at the clear night skies this month.
different sizes ready for crew to try on there and then. Keep an eye out for our new Deckers van out on the docks, and don’t be shy to flag us down and take a peek in the back at some of our latest products!
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John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com When Buying Boats, Why is Secondhand Best? Obviously, like cars, new boats lose a lot of their value the first day they are bought. Where boats are concerned buying a secondhand boat is often a better option than buying new. I know this from personal experience. I recall the first and only time that I have bought a brand new yacht. It was 1985 and returning from a lucrative tour of duty in the Middle East with a tax free salary my pockets were bulging with petrodollars. The desire to purchase new was overwhelming. After all I had not put up with heat and dust for two years to deprive myself now! The London Boat Show at Earl’s Court provided the perfect shopping opportunity. I recall that the £26,500 price of a brand new Moody 31 seemed like a good deal. That’s until the very able salesman started to ask questions. “You will want a radar, sir”? “Hot Water”? “Do you want a 4 or 6 person life raft”? My heart sank as every answer to his questions added hundreds if not thousands of pounds to the eventual price to the boat. Boat purchasers often underestimate the additional costs that they will incur when purchasing a new boat even simple things like warps, fenders and anchors tend to get overlooked until the boat
is launched. Secondhand boats are in their vast majority “going concerns”. The vendor steps off the boat with his personal effects and leaves everything else behind including crockery, cutlery and bedding. The boat is generally ready to receive the new owner into relative comfort and security. One of the arguments for buying new is that you will benefit from the warranty and support of the manufacturer. This is absolutely true but only if the boat is berthed close to the base of the manufacturer. In my own case the Moody 31 was berthed for 3 years at Moody’s yard on the river Hamble. However, if the manufacturer has no service organisation where you plan to keep your boat then you will not benefit from a limited warranty or their expertise, and for many this may mean a trip to France! Only in the case of very expensive and top of the range yachts like Oyster or Discovery will they provide support at remote locations. A boat that is in commission and regularly used will have many of those niggling “burn in” defects ironed out. Many of the “issues” occur in the first few months. Call me old fashioned but buying the very latest in boating technology is unwise. Let someone else be at the “bleeding edge” of technology. For the best secondhand boats in Gibraltar and the Western Mediterranean come to www.boatshedgibraltar.com www.theislander.net
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By Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk
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Menorcair In July, I was lucky enough to experience a thrilling flight in a Robinson R44 Clipper II helicopter over the Port of Mahon courtesy of Menorcair. This summer the helicopter has a new base at the San Luis Aerodrome, very close to the Port of Mahon, and it is available for sightseeing tours, aerial photography, private or commercial charter or flying lessons. The R44 Clipper II seats 4 people very comfortably and flies at a cruising speed of 100-130 knots. During my taster flight, after a bit of witty banter from Stewart and Chris in the cockpit, we took off from San Luis and in a matter of minutes we had a spectacular view of Mahon harbour. As we flew down the length of the port there was a fabulous view of the historic sights such as Isla del Rey, Quarantine Island, El Lazareto and La Mola in addition to all the sailing yachts, motor cruisers and day boats sailing in and out of the port. We
circled over Fort Marlborough and St Esteve and then followed the coastline south, hovering low over the turquoise waters of Punta Prima and Isla del Aire. In no time at all we had reached Binibeca. Unfortunately, we then had to return to the aerodrome where real customers were waiting to fly the helicopter to Mallorca under instruction from the pilot Stewart. I had a wonderful sightseeing tour in just 15 minutes but Menorcair is offering longer 30 minute pleasure flights from 130 Euros per person and 60 minute flights from 230 Euros per person, which will allow you to see so much more. You can choose from historical sights, countryside
tours or a flight over your own villa, hotel or business. Currently, the pleasure flights are operating Thursday, Friday and Sat from 10am to 8pm. Aerial Photography The helicopter is available for aerial photography and can hover at all heights offering a steady platform for videos or stills. For the serious photographer, the doors can be removed enhancing the visibility and allowing the photographer to shoot a variety of angles with zero distortion or reflection. The rates for Aerial photography and videos are 740 Euros per hour + IVA and 100 Euros per hour for any aircraft down time during filming. Menorcair will soon launch Heli-Photo on the island. The helicopter will be fitted with a VHF marine radio allowing it to be in direct contact with boats off the coast of Menorca. Yacht owners and skippers will be able to pre book photo shoots and tailor the photos to their own requirements. Private Charters for Special Occasions Menorcair is owned and run by Chris Reeve of Serenity
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yachting in a joint venture with The Aviation Centre in Son Bonet, Palma. Since the launch of the company in June, it has already been busy, winning contracts to fly from Menorca to Mallorca, Ibiza and San Sebastian. Perhaps the most exciting aspect for the residents of Menorca is that we now have a helicopter with a local base which can land in hotel grounds or any private garden where there is a sufficiently large area of flat land. In July, for example, the helicopter made a surprise landing in the garden of a villa in Cala Llonga and picked up a very shocked Alison Truelove, who was celebrating her 50th birthday around the pool with friends. As we go to press there are rumours of a beach landing for a special wedding proposal. Flying Lessons For those wanting to take control of the helicopter themselves, Menorcair offers taster flying lessons for just 390 Euros as well as full Private PPL and Commercial CPL Helicopter Courses. Contact: Menorca Aeroclub, Aerodromo de San Luis, Menorca, Spain. (+34) 620 583 649 www.menorcair.com fly@menorcair.com
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Trattoria Del Mar Restaurant Review If you are looking for an alternative to the head spinning spectacles to be found club and port-side I can highly recommend the beautifully tranquil and fantastically situated Trattoria Del Mar. Overlooking the marina (Bota Foc) with Dalt Vila in full view. Trattoria Del Mar serves true Italian cooking carefully cooked with love and authenticity in one of the most romantic settings on the island. Not a pizza in sight here but original and satisfying dishes with highlights including an incredible vegetable minestrone to start, lobster pappardelle, salmon tartare, the amazing hot Tuscan beef salad with rocket and parmesan shavings and perennial favorites from regional areas of the Italian peninsular. Fresh caught local fish is superb and typically served with little fuss, plain
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and simple with grilled vegetables. Leave room for the deserts, which are truly a thing of beauty. Tiramisu and a local Spanish turron mouse are both served in the round, the taste of these is just enough to tip your taste buds over the edge of tingle with the fantastically sharp redcurrant jus complimenting the creaminess of the mousse balls perfectly.
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IBIZA Simply the Best Nightlife in the World And the peak summer season is upon us. This means more people more sun and much more fun around the corner as we welcome the truly cosmopolitan crowds to our fair isle. Who we might see promenading along the newly redeveloped harbour or in the alleys and lanes of the port is
anybodies guess but what we do know is that it’s busy busy busy and everybody is here to see and be seen. Dressed to impress in that particular Ibizan boho style we have come to associate the month of August with. The clubs are filled to bursting with the beautiful people from Europe and beyond, who know that August is the
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month the clubs pull out all the stops in programming terms. We are talking the “big guns” here. On any week during the month of August it’s possible to see Cox, Hawtin, Vath, Luciano, Solomon and a host of others all representing the more underground sounds and then of course there are the leading lights in the EDM scene Guetta, The Swedes
- Axwel / Ingroso, Aviici and new kid on the block Martin Garrix playing to thousands of adoring fans accompanied by the usual visual, lighting and and firework spectaculars we have come to expect at these shows. Bigger than Vegas, better than Dubai, nowhere do they party like Ibiza in August.
AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST 1 Ushuaia - DAY: REAMFIELDS Ibiza FESTIVAL: Radio 1 - Annie Mac / Duke Dumont / Hannah Wants. Ushuaia - NIGHT: CREAMFIELDS Ibiza FESTIVAL:Above and Beyond / Afro Jack / Steve Angello Hard Rock: CREAMFIELDS Ibiza FESTIVAL: The Prodigy / Pendulum / Sigma / Wilkinson 2 Blue Marlin: Showtime Sunday! Claptone / John Acquaviva Ushuaia: Aviici with Zedd / Cazzette / Steve Redant Ibiza Rocks: BBC Radio 1. Pete Tong / Faithless / Kolsch 3 Amnesia: Cocoon: Sven Vath / Dixon / Ben Klock 4 Hard Rock: Disturbing Ibiza: Tinie Tempahs Pool Party Amnesia: Together - Feat: Rudimental / Andy C / Mele. Terrace: Hosted by Defected: Noir / Riva Starr 5 Ushuaia: Axwell / Ingrosso Amnesia: Hyte: Loco Dice / Permiesku / DJ Harvey / Robert Hood (Floorplan) 6 Destino: Solomun plus 1 Isolee (live) & Rss Disco Pacha: F*** Me I’m Famous. David Guettas infamous Pacha party 7 Nikki Beach: Tiki Beach: Promising to transport us to a tropical parardise! Amnesia: Music On: Marco Carolla / Carl Cox 8 Blue Marlin: Saturday Magnum Showcase.
Yoshitoshi… Bling Fun from Sunlounger to Cocktail hour Ocean Beach: Soul Heaven Amnesia: Matinee / Foam and Diamonds with Paris Hilton 9 Blue Marlin: Showtime Sunday: Feat Steve Lawler Amnesia: House of Madness: Dimitri Vegas / Like Mike Main Room: La Troya 10 Ushuaia: David Guetta: Pool Position Pacha: Steve Aoki’s Playhouse 11 Space: Carl Cox: Car Cox / Heidi / Marco Bailey. Terraza: special guest TBA / Yousef / Lewis Boardman 12 Pacha: Martin Solvig Presents: My House feat: Martin Solvig and friends 13 Destino: Luciano and Friends - 16.00 - 00.00 Pacha: F*** Me I’m Famous. David Guettas infamous Pacha party 14 Nikki Beach: Welcome to St. Tropez - celebrating all things St Trop. Bottomless Champagne and french cuisine. Pacha: Insane: MK’s Area 10 Feat: MK / Nick Curly / Catz n Dogz 15 Blue Marlin: Anniersary Party. BM is 11! Tube & Berger / Dosem / Mark Knight Pacha: Pure Pacha / Paris By Night - feat: Bob Sinclair / Basement Jaxx / Klingande
16 Nikki Beach: Dubai: Are you ready! Celebrating the opening of the newest additon to the group Hard Rock: Childern of the 80’s: Bonnie Tyler / Double You / Katrin (black box) Rozalla 17 Ushuaia: David Guetta: Pool Position Amnesia: Cocoon Ibiza: Sven Vath / DJ Koze / Adam Beyer / Carl Craig / Slam 18 Pacha: Flower Power: Back in time with flowers in their hair. DJ Piti / Sebastian Gamboa 19 Blue Marlin: Mirrors Beach Party Ibiza Rocks: Spandau Ballet / Rusty Egan Pacha: Martin Solvig Presents: My House feat: Martin Solvig / Zeds Dead / Chris Lake 20 Destino: Solomun plus Live Space: Enter: Richie Hawtin / Matador / Dixon 21 Ushuaia: Mulitply: Martin Garrix / Oliver Heldens / Julian Jordan Space: Glitterbox: Basement Jaxx / The Magician / Joey Negro 22 Amnesia: Matinee Foram and Diamonds Party with Paris Hilton 23 Blue Marlin: Showtime Sunday: Feat Cristian Varela / Dosem Ushuaia: Avicii / Carnage /
Cazzette Pacha: Solomun plus 1 - Ida Engberg 24 DC-10: Circoloco. Pacha: Steve Aoki’s Playhouse 25 Amnesia: Together - Feat: Chase and Status / Preditah . Terrace hosted by Defected Records: Oliver Dollar / Riva Star 26 Destino: Solomun plus 1 Live Ibiza Rocks: Birthday Party: Libertines (LIVE) / Slaves 27 Destino: Luciano and Friends - 16.00 - 00.00 28 Nikki Beach: Jet set St. Barth: Seafood and Champagne lovers delight! Space: Glitterbox: Hercules & Love Affair (live) / Dimitri from Paris / Tensnake 29 Pacha: Pure Pacha feat: Bob Sinclair / Masters at Work 30 Ocean Beach: Ibiza Spray: Champagne Extravaganza Ushuaia: Aviici - Closing Party Amnesia: House of Madness / La Troya: Dimitri Vegas / Like Mike 31 Ushuaia: David Guetta Closing Party Pacha: Steve Aoki’s Playhouse brought to you by: calum@calumyachtservices.com
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For the latest updates: www.annawardley.com Twitter: follow @annawardley Facebook: search for Anna Wardley endurance swimmer The Balearic Swim Challenge The Challenge: Later this year British endurance swimmer Anna Wardley plans to become the first person to swim unassisted and without a wetsuit from Menorca to Mallorca, then from Mallorca to Ibiza and finally from Ibiza to the Spanish mainland. She intends to complete the challenge in three stages between September and December 2015. The Stages • Stage 1: Menorca to Mallorca Distance: 37km Timeframe: September/ October 2015
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• Stage 2: Mallorca to Ibiza Distance: 88km Timeframe: October/ November 2015 • Stage 3: Ibiza to mainland Spain (Denia) Distance: 90km Timeframe: November/ December 2015 The Rules: Anna will swim under strict Channel swimming rules, which include wearing just a regular swimsuit, cap and goggles. In the water she cannot make any contact with her support vessels and cannot receive any outside assistance; food and drink will be passed to her in a net by her support team. There will be independent observers onboard the support craft to ensure Anna adheres to these strict rules. Estimated sea temperature: 12- 20 degrees. Potential Hazards: Inclement weather, injury, jellyfish, large sea
mammals and marine traffic. Comprehensive risk assessments and safety management plans will be in place to mitigate these risks. The Swimmer: Anna Wardley, 39, is a British endurance swimmer and charity fundraiser with a strong track record for completing gruelling swims. Anna took up swimming when she was 31 and completed a solo Channel swim two years later. In 2013 she completed her Five Island Swim Challenge, culminating in a 60-mile non-stop swim around the Isle of Wight in 26 hours and 33 minutes. To date Anna has raised over £65,000 (€90,000) for charity and is a sought-after motivational speaker. She will be raising money for Palmabased marine-related charities through the Balearic Swim Challenge and these will be announced in the next couple of weeks. She was named Inspirational
Woman of the Year 2013 at the Johnston Press South Awards in recognition of ‘her incredible swimming achievements and outstanding efforts raising money for charity’. Anna also heads up Seagrass Communications Limited, an international PR and event management agency specialising in the marine sector and sailing events. Seagrass recently launched Seagrass Mallorca (www. seagrass.es), a new division to service clients in the Mediterranean. Photo: Dan Towers/Onedition
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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE centenary, Miquel Oliver, headed by Pilar, will open its brand new bodega outside of Petra (watch out for a report here) and from this family bodega, do try their everyday Son Caló Ó Blanc, fresh and floral Prensal.
Martin Ward Wine Educators International facebook.com/ MallorcaWineTours facebook.com/WEILtd martin.ward@ wine-educators.com Summer Whites & Rosados: This month, our suggestions for your white and rosé wine purchasing and drinking this summer. But first a tip - order and buy now! As many of our local bodegas actually run out of their precious white/ rosé wines by the autumn….. In fact, we know of at least one bodega here whose entire stock of these was sold by May!! We could not even taste them with our visiting groups then. Beginning with Bodegas Tianna Negre, a high quality white there is the Tianna Bocchoris Blanc; a blend of the indigenous Prensal Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and another native grape growing in popularity, Giró Ros. At under 13 euros a good buy! From the same stable comes Ses Nines Rosat de Sang, and sticking with the
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autochthonous grapes, this is our Manto Negro, Callet plus Cabernet Sauvignon. Again good value at under 10 euros. From our friends at Son Puig in Puigpunyent try the Blanc d’estiu (the Mallorquin word for summer); it is just perfect the Sauvignon Blanc giving lift & acidity to the Prensal Blanc and Chardonnay. It is good to see that Anna has recently returned to Mortitx, in its unique location between Pollenca & Lluc, as host and ‘front of house’, and if you are there perhaps ask her for the Flaires for something different. Not dissimilar in style to a Provençal Rose, but a lot more affordable! Perhaps this is the legacy of a previous French winemaker, Aurelie? A couple of Rosés that we have tasted here very recently with lunchtime meals, and very different to each other, are Armero y Ardrover - from Callet, Syrah & Merlot - and a brand new discovery for us Maduixa! Later this year, not long after they celebrated their
So, have you ever (knowingly) tried a white wine made solely from red grapes? Yes, it happens and there are a few of them here. For example Son Prim Blanc de Merlot is just such a 100% varietal wine. Personally, we do not drink enough of the great wines of Toni Gelabert, near Manacor, but when we do we enjoy them! In whites there, you can find a pure 100% varietal Macabeu; again something quite unusual here. New at Es Verger in Esporles is Neu, a Sauvignon Blanc from their beautiful hill slopes, whilst in line with our passion for our native grape varieties Can Majoral in Algaida have a Giró Blanc in Capgiró.
And finally a pair of white and rosé, these ones from the wonderfully eco-friendly, biodynamic (and dynamic) Barbara Mesquida-Mora whose Sincronia wines depict the fact that we live in synchrony, and that nothing happens by accident……. Well, that’s just a few of the many styles, grapes and bodegas that you might try; quite a cross-section not least in localities too. Many of these wines will be featured in our future tastings and special events. For your personal & private tutored tasting or exclusive ‘Dining with Style’ lunch or dinner, just contact us. By the way you can now follow us, and check out our wine reviews on the wine app, Vivino (where we are WINE EDUCATORS INTERNATIONAL of course)! Only reviewed some 200 so far but we are working hard to increase this number!!
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Pollença’s Roman Bridge Stories from Pollença You will find Pollença surrounded by a horseshoe of hills at the northeast corner of Mallorca; Puerto Pollença is on the coast, a couple of miles to the east. Prehistoric tribes first lived in caves before building boat shaped houses called Naviforms. They then created walled settlements, to protect themselves from raiders, and Can Daniel Gran, to the east of Pollença, was one of the largest on the island. The Romans conquered Mallorca in 123BC and they established their capital near Alcúdia, calling it Pollentia, which means Power in Latin. But the Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th Century and it is believed the Vandals burnt Pollentia to the ground around 425AD; you can visit the ruins, but that is another story. The survivors built a new village to the north, where
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Pollença is today, and the only Roman relic in the town is the bridge over the Sant Jordi stream; look out for the signs for the Pont Roma. When the Moors captured the island in 902AD, they called it Bulânsa and they built channels, wells and terraces, using the mountain streams to create a fertile landscape. Part of the village was given to the Knights Templar following the conquest of Mallorca by King James I of Aragon in 1229 but they soon acquired the rest of the valley and they turned it into a prosperous one. The Templars built the Church of Mary of God of the Angels in the centre of the village and they built a Calvary at the top of Temple Mount. You have to climb 365 steps to reach the top, one for each day of the year. But the Knights Templar became unpopular with the Church and the French Templars were tortured and executed during a conspiracy in 1307. King James II of Mallorca was more lenient because he only disbanded the island’s Templars and gave their lands to another military order, the Knights Hospitallers. The people of Pollença then faced hard times and they built the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy on the summit of Pollença Hill after the Black Death hit the village in 1348. Rising taxes caused troubles between the rich landowners, and the Craft Guilds, who
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worked in the towns. It resulted in a confrontation called the Revolt of the Brotherhoods in 1521. Pollença’s landowners were besieged behind Alcúdia’s walls and local militia joined the fight to capture them.
was expanding across the Mediterranean. Attacks against mainland Spain were increasing and Mallorca was an ideal place to capture slaves from. The feared Ottoman Admiral Dragut guided his fleet into Pollença bay during the early hours of 31 May 1550. Around 1,500 pirates landed, split into three groups and headed for Pollença.
King Charles I of Spain sent a 2,000 strong army to Mallorca to put down the uprising and General Velasco’s fleet landed in the bay in October. The Imperial soldiers immediately attacked Pollença, killing or executing the militia, before hanging their bodies from trees. The women and children had hid in the church so the soldiers burnt it down with them inside. The atrocities set an example to the rest of the island and many villages surrendered as soon as the soldiers approached. The year 1521 became known as Pollença’s Year of Destruction but it was not the end of the villagers suffering because the Ottoman Empire
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A lookout finally spotted the beached ships and raised the alarm but the army captain could not be found. So the militia captain, Joan Mas, gathered the soldiers at the Chapel of Saint George and they attacked the raiders. Both sides suffered many casualties in the battle that followed but the villagers won the day, driving Dragut’s men back to their ships empty handed. The day of the raid became known as the Day of Misfortune and an annual mock battle between the Christians and the Moors has been held since 1882. It is now commemorated on 2 August and while half the town dress up as villagers, armed with staves and muskets, the other become Ottoman pirates armed with swords and spears. The whole town has a fiesta of food and drink and then the villagers gather in Carrer Joan Mas while the pirates gather around Saint George’s Chapel. There are then noisy and unruly mock battles, which resemble rugby scrums, as
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Puerto Pollença a century ago the narrow streets echo with shouts and gunfire. So make a date in your diary for the fiesta on 2 August and cheer on the villagers as they battle in Pollença’s streets. Following Dragut’s raid, plans were made to build a fort on the headland across the bay, Punta de l’Avançada (Advanced Point). But the Ottoman raids had ended by the time Sa Fortalesa (the Castle of Strength) was completed in 1628. Little else happened in the bay until the first quayside was built in 1830 but it did not take long for the Puerto Pollença to become a fishing village in its own right. Argentinean painter Roberto Ramaugé bought Sa Fortalesa in 1919 and he turned it into a fashionable home, before inviting artists and aristocrats to stay. They could watch the flying boats flying into and out of bay, after the sea plane base opened in 1934.
Civil war came to Pollença Bay in July 1936, when the Nationalists seized the seaplane base from Captain Fernando Beneyto’s men. They also took Sa Fortalesa from Ramaugé and used it as a lookout point. Nazi Germany decided to help the Nationalists during the war and Sea Reconnaissance Squadron (AS/88) arrived in June 1937. Its Heinkel H-59 light bombers were used to look for Republican ships and targets along the mainland coast. After the war, the seaplane base returned to civilian duties and Sa Fortalesa was returned to the Ramaugé family. The base and the house are private but you can see them both from the quayside.
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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE truth be said, is the ultimate dream sought out by any accomplished entrepreneurs. Their motto: Peace begins on your plate is proof of such a magical formula. They consider eating a pleasure. And as such, they strive to teach people how food can be absolutely compatible with the idea of respect for animals and their right to live out
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their existence in harmony. In short: A plant based diet that keeps the peace with Mother Nature is not only possible to achieve, but is also the easiest, most bountiful in variety and taste, and the most beneficial to our health.
with time. Lo Vegano recently opened their new Shop in Calle Caro, 34. This shop has a great range of vegan products, probably the largest in the Western Mediterranean. The owners are Sarah and Patrick Schell, whom as expected, are both Vegan. The basis for their success is that they have managed to merge their lifestyle passion and their business, which,
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Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking Walk of the Month August: Cala Ratjada This delightful easy circular walk is full of variety and Mallorcan charm! Cala Ratjada is not necessarily known for its walking, but on this route we discover a small corner of the island with a stunning coastline, a very active fishing port, and a lovely coastal
resort with a very different atmosphere to those in the south-west or north western parts of the island. We set off from the pretty port of Cala Ratjada following the coastal path to Cala Gat and heading up to the light house via a narrow coastal path. There is a tiny bit of scrambling involved along this path that has deteriorated in places, but we get lovely views along the way, and it’s a great spot from which to watch the cormorants dive for their prey.
We continue around the headland of Cap de Capdepera, passing the ruined Torre de Embucada and enjoying spectacular views of Menorca on a clear day. Crossing some open heathland we then meander along easy sandy paths through pine woods, and zig-zagging through some “urbanisations” we finally arrive at the S-E end of Cala Agulla. From here we take a lovely shaded, sandy path through the woods back to where we started in the bustling Port of Cala Ratjada.
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Ahmet Senoglu - ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com www.mallorcaresidencia.com SUPCorner Now the summer is really here, I see bunch of Stand Up Paddlers around. The great thing about this sport is that it enables so many people to enjoy our fantastic oceans and seas from another perspective. In a way it is bringing the oceans and us closer to each other. Since many of you just start to paddle or do not paddle so often I decided to write about basic paddling techniques in this article. I see quite many paddlers around with wrong technique, which can be corrected with some easy tips. The suggestions below are general tips for helping a beginner to paddle better and efficiently. If you would like to improve your paddling technique further I would then suggest that you book
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side so if you see the logo then most probably the blade has the right angle. Finally, the length of the paddle has to be correct to paddle properly and with no injuries. In Picture 4 you can see some approximate guidelines for the paddle length. The best way to find out the correct paddle length for touring is to see the paddle handle at your eye level when the blade is fully in the water. Couple of years ago, the paddle lengths for touring and racing were longer but lately paddle lengths got little shorter based on the feedback and injury reports from the riders. For racing and surfing the advanced paddlers use shorter lengths depending on their board, paddling technique and the water/wind conditions. For racing the latest trend is to have paddle length 10% longer than the rider’s height.
Most blades have an angle and it is there for a reason. Therefore, you need to hold the paddle correctly so the blade enters the water with the positive angle as seen in Picture 3. Many paddles have the logo on the positive angle
Maybe you heard about these technical terms of SUP paddling before. Many experts divide the paddling action into these phases. The whole thing starts with a good reach and catch. With reach we mean a good amount of distance away from our feet where the blade enters the water. A long reach enables us a good
amount of paddling time where we can move the board forward. As in Picture 5, the idea is to place the blade into the water as far as possible. The famous rider Danny Ching calls this posture the A-frame. Your body and the paddle make a letter A. To have a good reach it is necessary to twist the hips towards the paddle and place the upper arm’s shoulder more towards the paddle’s side or above the lowers arm’s shoulder. This action is called “stacking the shoulders”. This movement enables two things. A further reach and a perpendicular shaft to the water because a straight paddle is what we want while paddling. In Picture 6 legendary waterman Dave Kalama demonstrates the “stacking the shoulders” action. When we have a good reach then the blade enters the water and normally holds the water like a spoon. That is the catch phase. It is important to put the whole blade into the water before applying any significant power. The next step is the power phase where we apply some weight on the paddle and twist the upper body to some extent. To understand and apply a good power phase, try to think like this: You paddle on a muddy surface and you stick your paddle into the mud with a good reach, then you pull yourself and the board towards the paddle. In a sense the paddle does not move at all. This is the notion of good paddling on the water too. We plant the blade into the water, the blade holds the water and we move the board and ourselves on the water
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some private classes with a SUP teacher or practice using online available videos and instructions. To have a good balance and paddle smoothly, you need to have the right stance on the board. In general, the handle is the mid point of the board where your feet should be placed. General recommendation is to have a shoulder width stance with little bent knees as seen in Picture 1. Try to maintain a relax stance and keep the eyes at the horizon instead of looking down on the water. If you feel like losing your balance then lowering your center of gravity by bending knees helps a lot. Also don’t forget the paddle, it helps to put the paddle into the water to balance yourself. Many beginners make two common mistakes while holding the paddle. They grab the paddle with their arms very narrow and they hold the paddle in the wrong direction. It is crucial to hold the paddle with a decent width otherwise there is not enough leverage to put any force on it. The easiest trick to know the right holding length is to lift the paddle above your head and hold it like that. Your elbows should be bent 90 degrees as seen in Picture 2.
Now we have the right length, know how to hold the paddle and are ready to paddle. The whole paddling action needs multiple articles to explain but I will do my best to give you a brief summary. Reach, Catch, Power, Release, Recover
MALLORCA LIFESTYLE by pulling ourselves towards the blade. While applying the power phase, try not to bend your lower arm much. The idea is to use your big back muscles and abdominals instead of paddling with arms. Try to squeeze your abs in each power phase, it is a great exercise. In Picture 7 you can see how a racer is engaging his entire core muscles in the power phase. A good release or recover is to take the paddle out of the water when the blade is next to your feet or a bit behind. No need to keep the paddle all the way to the end. It does not help much to speed up the board. In the recovery phase, it is recommended to relax all the muscles, keep the blade close to the surface, no need to lift too much up and turn the blade horizontal to the water if there is upwind so the blade does not catch the wind. A good paddling technique needs some fundamental knowledge and a lot of practice. But a good base with proper technique is essential. A one-hour private teacher session can help significantly. In Mallorca, I would recommend the following teachers/coaches for such a session. Manuel Simoncelli from Mar Balear SUP Center in Port Adriano (he trains the Spanish champion in SUP) and Ruben Salvador Morte from El Niño Surf Center in Can Pastilla.
I share with you some of my favorites: • quickbladepaddles.com all about paddles from mad scientist Jim Terrell, check his videos on YouTube too • davidkalama.com – The legendary waterman has also many tips • larrycain.ca/blog.html World wide known Olympic Canoeist Larry Cain has a lot to say about paddling technique. Also check his YouTube videos “technique drills” • 404sup.com/product/ paddle-like-a-pro: This is the latest video about paddling technique from Danny Ching. Definitely worth to watch. • supathletes.com – A lot of useful information about training and techniques Until the next article I wish you a lot of fun time on the water. If you have any questions about SUP surfing or real estate in Mallorca (which is my real job), you can reach me at ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com. Information about SUP events in Mallorca can be found on our Club de SUP Mallorca Facebook page, www.facebook.com/groups/ clubsupmallorca
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C’an Picafort Festival of the Virgin Mary Two weeks of parties, concerts, fairs and games – programme to be confirmed nearer the date. 21st- 30th August St Augusti Festival, Felanitx Lots of music and family entertainment in this festival in the east of the island, culminating in a traditional exciting ‘Correfoc’ (fire run).
10 yoga poses to try on a SUP (Stand-up Paddle Board) 10 yoga poses to try on a SUP (Stand-up Paddle Board) Stand-Up Paddleboarding has become huge over the last few years, and most yachts have Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs) as part of their watersports ‘toy’ kit. The latest trend is Yoga or Pilates on SUPs – the unstable base adds a whole new level of challenge. SUP Yoga is not only a great work-out, it’s also immense fun and can be super relaxing. Top tips for SUP Yoga: • Take a small anchor or weight to keep the board in one place • Calm waters are best – plan your session for early morning or at sunset and choose a sheltered location •Be prepared to fall in! Leave sunglasses on the boat unless
you have a tie on them. • Use a bungee to secure your paddle to the front of the board while you are doing yoga • Take it easy – if the sea is not so calm, just focus on seated stretches and strengthening work, and meditation. If you want to get your asana on the water, here are some suggestions for poses (along with some cheesey nautical re-namings).
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Downward (Salty Sea) Dog Take the feet and hands a little wider and keep the knees slightly bent for extra stability. For extra challenge, lift one leg high into the air for a 3-legged dog.
(Walk the) Plank See who can hold this the longest! For added challenge, lift one leg parallel to the board.
(Ships) Wheel Make sure you’ve warmed up your back with gentler back bends such as bridge pose before trying this.
(Down be)Low lunge If you’re feeling stable, try lifting the back knee, pushing strongly through the back foot.
(Sea) Warrior 2 This is surprisingly tricky! Having your feet in one line is a real balancing act, so to make it easier, take your back foot a little wider.
Headstand (Capsize) If you have a confident headstand practice on dry land, then this should be accessible for you. Don’t try it if you haven’t! Take it slowly and enjoy the amazing view of the sea upside-down.
Boat pose Pigeon (or Seagull?!) Start with bent knees, then straighten them Activate the legs by drawing them in as you find your balance. Great for firing up toward each other for balance. the core!
Seated twist (port and starboard) Seated poses such as twists and forward bends are great if you’re not feeling steady on the board.
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NEWS 4 STEWS that I was very happy being on the sea; as I always had been near the sea or in it. I had a degree in French, German, Japanese and Spanish and had always wanted to live in Europe. Yachting was a way to achieve both of these goals. I set myself a deadline, did my ENG 1, my STCW and here I am!
Stew of the Month Linda de Vine How did your yachting career first begin? After 21 years of successfully selling real estate in New Zealand, I decided that it was time to do those things in life that I had always wanted to do but hadn’t yet done. I started racing and cruising on a Farr 1020 yacht and found
What did you do before yachting? I had a long life before yachting! I got a my university degree, worked as Cabin Crew for Air New Zealand International, then became a fully qualified travel agent, trained others to become travel agents, brought up two awesome children, was a Director of a Project Management company in construction, and sold over 500 properties in New Zealand as a real estate agent. Was it difficult to find a job in yachting? Like any ‘greenie’, I visited all the agencies and did a lot of
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What do you enjoy least about yachting? I can’t stand being between jobs and not working. I have a lot of energy and I love working – too much time off drives me crazy! What is your on-board pet hate? Internet problems. What career achievement are you most proud of? My children, and getting my jobs on yachts when so many people told me I was too old for the industry, but then I have always been persistent! Best housekeeping tip/hack? Minimal chemical use – use vinegar instead. What advice would you give to others your age who want to try yachting as a career? Believe in yourself and have a tough skin. And NEVER, NEVER, NEVER Give up! What’s your plan for the future? To continue to work and travel on Super Yachts, using all the skills I have accumulated during my rich and varied life!
What is your favourite yachting destination? I love Greece, but haven’t been there on a yacht yet.
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NEWS 4 STEWS of building and training the team, ensuring everyone respected each other and there was a good atmosphere between us. Inevitably, there were always some conflicts, whether it was about personal issues, different work standards or stress levels at work. We had a great itinerary and travelled all year round, including to Thailand, Burma, Maldives, Seychelles, Greece and the Caribbean. I felt very lucky to work closely with a dedicated and passionate head of department on my first boat, and gained much experience from that. From Ship to Shore Zane Medne Every month we interview someone who has made the transition from working and living on a yacht to a landbased life. This month I spoke with Zane Medne from Latvia, who now works in Le GoûtThé in Antibes. Can you tell me about your yachting career? I worked on yachts for more than three years – two and a half on the first one and six months on my last one. I joined a 90m yacht as a junior stewardess in housekeeping in 2011; one year later I was in charge of the housekeeping team of six stewardesses! The interior team would always change every few months. Each team had a very different blend of personalities, for instance, Nepali, German and Spanish. I loved the challenge
How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land? For a while, yachting was just the right environment for me I loved being in a new location every few weeks or months. My biggest fear was to have a routine in work and daily life. I was really passionate about work and I loved the challenge it gave me. However, during the third year of travelling I dreamt more and more of having a home, my own place. A deciding moment for me was when I helped my sister prepare for her wedding. I saw how involved her friends were with the organization and this confirmed my doubts about my future in yachting. I had travelled around the world, I had met people from uncountable different nations, and I was the one who envied the “normal” life. It was time to leave.
What was the most difficult thing about the transition? It certainly wasn’t an overnight move. I had two serious doubts in my mind: what career to choose and where to settle down. Luckily I have a degree in Port Management and I want to stay in this industry, so I’m currently continuing my education in Super Yacht Management. I thought for a while that Mallorca would be my future home, however life is full of unexpected and miraculous surprises, and love ended up bringing me to Antibes. I listened to my heart and found happiness! What do you miss about the yachting? Antibes has a true yachting spirit. Some of the most amazing people I met while working on board are based here or stop in Antibes every now and then. In one way, just by being here, I never feel like yachting belongs to the past. What was the best thing about moving ashore? I arrived here and started my life all over again for the third time. But I have been fortunate; I have a family, some wonderful friends, and I am learning a new language.
What do you do now? I had a great experience earlier this year freelancing on a charter in France. A few weeks later, one of the stewardesses introduced me to her friend, who had just bought a cute little café and was looking for help. So it’s been two months since I have been working in Le GoûtThé, a coffee shop located in the heart of Antibes, next to Happy Face. The chef and I are a small and very supportive team. Every morning, a waft of freshly baked cakes and coffee welcomes the clients. People often compliment us on how lovely the place is. In one way, I am still doing what I used to do for past few years, but there is a significant difference: when the working day is over... I return HOME. Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based? One thing I would say is that one can never have ‘enough’ money, so don’t let that be the deciding criteria. You have the power to build your life the way you wish it to be, so don’t fear your new life!
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A Granel With a new stall in Palma’s Santa Catalina market, “A Granel” (Spanish word for bulk) is a new business dedicated to providing all types of products in bulk. This family run business will promote the idea of only buying what you need, without all the unnecessary packaging that goes with it.!!!!!
They have a wide variety of pulses, rice, lentils, beans, seeds etc including the very popular chia seeds which are apparently among the healthiest foods on the planet loaded with nutrients!! They also sell many types of flours, fruits, nuts etc., all of which are organic. It’s well worth paying them a visit to see for yourself what is on offer. Their stall number is local 77 in the market.
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yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess Well, I’m convinced the only place safe from the heat and humidity is either on board a large motor vessel in that heavenly place we call - air conditioning and run the risk spending your day cleaning the loo with a cotton bud, pair of tweezers and a toothpick. Or, alternatively getting your good self-down to the beach and look glam in your ever so cute bikini and glass of Cava firmly in hand. Sounds good to this goddess….. But, ladies, please be warned, this summer, beachwear for our menfolk has taken a glaringly wrong turn on so many levels. This is in the form of the new Mankini, very aptly named the String Lateral Flash Thong, and also known as the ¨C-string¨ - a three inch strip of circular spandex that encases your man goods and leaves only tan lines on one side of your….down there. The French designed swimsuit is basically a sling for your schlong and is making a very big impact on the beaches and is sure to clear it in no time! To achieve this look fellas, is to have a sculptured, toned bod and invest in some manscaping - that´s waxing, boys. Makes working 18 hour days just to stay in the cool sound pretty good eh? But, we all want to stay in shape and be at least presentable when we shed our stuff and it’s just too hot to eat anything, really…… 70
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But I think the answer to both these dilemmas is salad, salad and more salad . Salads in the past have consisted of dull ingredients like iceberg lettuce (a lettuce I personally loath), some half green tomatoes and white onion……the waiter theatrically brandishing some olive oil and cheap vinegar at you and, hesitating just that few seconds as if expecting a round of applause. How bloody boring. I remember in my younger days there was a sort of orthodoxy when it came down to salads, and I recall with a bit of nostalgia making salad Nicoise….How swanky we thought we were Yes, we have some tomatoes and eggs, good, good, and a few cooked spuds were thrown in along with some french beans - to give it that je ne se pas feeling, ya know? And to finish it off, the piece de’ resistance, was to chuck in some chunks of John West tuna that were so dry they were more suited to a rock garden. And, garnish with some black olives…… bit posh back then, eh? Oh, life was so simple. Salad Nicoise, upon some investigatory work done by moi has proved to be a much traduced dish and has caused just as many barnies between chefs than the age old dilemma - what came first - the chook or the egg. But, truth be told I love a good foodie squabble, but from what I have sussed out is that, some pugnacious chefs like to take these altercations to
new levels when discussing Salad Nicoise. There seems to be great debate, opinions and much fisty cuffing. Salad wars, if you like….. Is Salad Nicoise French or Italian? Nicoise is the French adjective for ¨of Nice¨ (meaning the French city) and certainly a Mediterranean creation, but…. it is only a stones throw from the Italian border. Fresh tuna or tinned? Hmmmm, I like both, but most foodie snobs would contemptuously remark that with regard to canned tuna, ¨my cat might love it, but that’s no reason to put it in a salad¨. Green beans or haricot? Oh dear, this is all very confusing but thankfully It all changed back in 1983 when the Mayor of Nice for 24 years, a Jaques Medicin published the English translation of Cuisine Nicoise : Recipes from a Med Kitchen. For example, the law according to Msr Medecin
is that ¨one cannot ever, put grilled or seared tuna on the salad and call it salad Nicoise¨. ¨ canned tuna or anchovies are acceptable, but not both¨. And, he cautions,¨ never, never, I beg you, include boiled potatoes or any other boiled veg in your salad Nicoise.´ Traditionally, nothing but the eggs should be cooked, that’s a relief, but I do wonder about eating raw spuds. Whilst I respect very much old Jacky boy, and, sorry mate, but this following recipe seems to sum up everything delightful about Salad Nicoise …. Salad Nicoise 250 grams red potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices 120 grams haricots vets or small thin green beans, ends trimmed 900 kg of fresh tuna 1 teaspoon each of salt and
NEWS 4 STEWS pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 rosemary sprigs 1 large head of romaine lettuce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves Anchovy Dressing (see below) 230 grams Roma tomatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/3 cup halved and seeded each black and green olives 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced Chopped fresh herbs - parsley, tarragon, chives, etc Bring two medium pots of salted water to boil. Chuck the potatoes in one and blanch until tender (5 to 6 mins). Drain, pat dry and pop to the side. Toss the green beans in the other until it comes back to boil then dunk them in some ice water. Do the patting and drying and popping to the side with them also. Cut the tuna into 4 equal portions and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large frying pan to medium high and when the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the rosemary sprigs and tuna steaks. Sear for about 30 seconds each side for medium rare. Remove from pan and dice tuna into 2.5 cm pieces. Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces and combine with the parsley and tarragon and toss with the anchovy dressing, just enough to coat. Meanwhile throw the potatoes and green beans in with about 1/4 cup of the dressing. Arrange the lettuce on a large serving plate and pop the diced tuna on top (or individual plates) and spoon the spuds and beans on one side of the platter whilst arranging the tomatoes, olives, red onion and eggs on the other. Simply finish this masterpiece with a sprinkle of chopped herbs. Anchovy Dressing
1 anchovy fillet Large pinch of sea salt and ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 and 1/2 chopped spring onions 2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Mash up the anchovy fillet, salt, pepper and garlic into a paste - Add your egg and whisk well to blend. Add lemon juice and mustard and whisk well. Add the oils in a steady stream, whisking constantly to form a thick emulsion. Add the spring onions, capers and Worcestershire and whisk well. Pop into the fridge until ready to use. This is truly amazing and simply wonderful salad, to look at and to eat. What I like about this following recipe, and I couldn’t help but slip it in, oh, so quietly as it also boasts hardboiled eggs. I love eggs and they are so versatile as well as an excellent food source and wonderful for losing weight. Sorry if you might think me a bit fowl, but, fellas, want to fit into that C string this summer? Eggs are low in calories, curb hunger pains and give you an astonishing feeling of fulfilment. Mind you, you’ll still look like dork if you walk around in your String Lateral Flash Thong no matter how fit you look.
1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt 1 tablespoon thinly sliced spring onions
times do I have to say this?) serving dish and top with sauce. Julienne the remaining eggs and arrange on top - try using a potato ricer with the disk of the smallest holes, it works a treat. Garnish with the green spring onions. Fabulous.
Preheat your oven to 220C and line a tray with baking paper. Snap asparagus off at the bottom, wash, dry, toss in olive oil and lay on baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Roast until tender - about 10 to 15 minutes
Shame that the loveable rogue, Jaques Medicin, Mayor, embezzler, racist and one man expert in the ingredients of a Salad Nicoise is dead. I wonder what his opinion of the String Lateral Flash Thong would be? ¨One can never put a grilled or seared hot dog in the SLFT and call it a C String¨? ¨Rolled up footy socks and budgerigars are acceptable, but not both¨. ¨Never, ever, I beg you, include boiled potatoes or any other boiled veg in your trunks and call it a C String¨?
Whilst the asparagus is cooking, remove the yolk from one of the hard boiled eggs and place in a bowl. Mash that little bugger thoroughly with a fork and whisk in the garlic, rice vinegar, mustard, capers, parsley and they leaves. Then, slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify and then add salt to taste. Pop your cooked asparagus on a warm (yes, warm, how many
See you on the beach sometime in the summertime, Hasta la ensalada, Galley Goddess
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great activities planned for August. Starting off with one of the most eagerly awaited activities of the year - The 34th Copa del Rey MAPFRE. This year the entries have reached 127 boats and the entries stretch over 23 countries and include 8 classes from IRC 0 to the J80’s. This spectacular race includes 6 days of racing beginning on the 1st August with registration on Monday the 3rd the fleet will dock out
Then we have The Regatta Illes Balears Classics which is on the 12th-15th August. This includes Vintage Classics and Spirit of Tradition yachts and will be held on the waters of the Bay of Palma organised by Club de Mar. The Regatta is organised for classic and vintage boats which are known for their great beauty and are a remarkable spectacle. The participating
vintage boats are prior to 1950 and the Classics to 1975 and are all traditional vessels. We are now seeing a revival of sailing around the world and more so in the Med, with a large mixture of flags from places such as USA, UK, Italy, Holland, France and Russia. If all that sailing doesn’t float your boat why not head down for 2 days of festivities and events for the fiestas at Playa de Muro. This event has grown year on year but the highlights of this event are the night of fire on the Saturday night at 10pm and then the spectacular firework display on the Sunday at 12.30, if you get the opportunity to go please do and hopefully we will see some of you there! Safe Sailing!
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NEWS 4 STEWS of the cooking time to lend their perfume. Marinating meat and fish prior to grilling is always a good idea as this adds flavour and helps to tenderize the meat. For a Mediterranean touch you could try lamb cutlets with rosemary and preserved lemons or chicken with marjoram, olive oil and garlic. You could also spice things up with chillies “piri-piri” Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef style or Moroccan style with “chermoula”. Try whole Red Light My Fire Mullet wrapped in vine leaves which gives it a tangy flavour. Nothing beats the smell of Stuff the cavity with parsley, fresh sardines of mackerel mint, coriander and a crushed grilling over the gentle garlic clove-the aroma is heat of glowing coals or heavenly. Summer vegetables wood embers; it produces a such as aubergines, peppers uniquely appetizing flavour and courgettes are perfect and its unbelievably good for char-grilling and for value. You can cook all sorts of dessert you could try a fresh things on a simple barbeque fruit kebab with thick slices and with a little practice it of pineapple and banana becomes an art. But when it with a simple honey and comes to cooking food over lime dressing or wrap fresh charcoal, most of us aren’t mangoes studded with spices exactly adventurous and like star anise and cardamom sausages, ribs, burgers, and in banana leaves and roast if you are lucky, a chicken them slow over the coals for kebab, black on the outside 25-30 minutes. and pink in the middle, seem to be the limit of our Grilled Prawns with barbecuing ambitions. Mojo de Cilantro That’s a shame as there are endless, simple dishes that can be enhanced when cook over hot coals. So why do most people get barbequing so wrong? The biggest problem is that we are often in too much of a hurry, trying to cook too quickly with lots of flames and not letting the coals burn enough beforehand to reach the desired temperature. So light your barbeque at least half-an-hour in advance and never start cooking until the coals are a dusty white colour with a reddish glow. Take your time and cook slowly without flames to cook your meat all the way through with a nice golden brown colour. There are also several refinements worth tying. Aromatic woods such as olive and bay tree give a delicious aroma and flavour to food and large handfuls of fresh rosemary or thyme can be added near the end 74
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Ingredients (serves 4) 450G Mediterranean prawns 5tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ clove garlic, finely crushed Juice 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper Mojo de Cilantro Ingredients (serves 6) 4 garlic cloves 1 green pepper (de-seeded) 350ml olive oil 100ml sherry vinegar 1tspn. Ground cumin 1 bunch of fresh coriander Pinch of sea salt Remove all the stalks from the coriander leaves and place them in a food processor with all the other ingredients. Blend to a smooth puree. Place in an airtight container and chill until required.
For the Prawns: Thread the prawns onto small skewers and place in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over prawns and leave for 30 minutes. Lift the prawns from dish and place on a hot grill; brush with any liquid remaining in dish and grill for 2-3 minutes until bright pink. Serve with mojo de cilantro and lime wedges. Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Chermoula Ingredients (serves 4) 12 Thick Lamb cutlets 1 tbsp ground coriander, cumin and cardamom chermoula 2 Garlic cloves 4 tbsp chopped coriander 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tspn ground cumin seeds ½ tspn cayenne pepper 2 tbsp paprika Salt
To make the chermoula, place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend to a fine purée. Preserve in the fridge until ready to serve. Sprinkle the lamb cutlets with the spices and seasoning. Grill until crisp on the outside and tender pink in the middle. Drizzle with a tablespoon of chermoula and serve immediately. Escalivada Ingredients (serves 4) 2 large aubergines 2 red bell peppers 2 yellow bell peppers 1 Spanish onion 150 ml olive oil 2 tbsp. Lemon juice Seasoning Place the aubergines, peppers and onion in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and season. Place on a warm grill and cook until the pepper skins are charred and the vegetables tender. Remove from the grill and let them cool enough to handle. Peel the vegetables and cut them into fine strips. Add lemon juice and season to taste.
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brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Of Shark & Man Very, very large Bull sharks and lots of them, possibly the largest Bull sharks in the word and the largest aggregation of them anywhere around the globe! I´m sure you will be happy to know I am not talking about Mallorca! This wonder is in Fiji, a small island nation in the South Pacific! David Diley and his team at Scarlet View Media are on the brink of releasing their first ever feature film, Of Shark & Man, at a premier event in London at the end of August this year! This film is massively educational, its real and it shows a perfect example of how well planned and executed marine research and conservation initiatives can really make a big difference to a local economy. The film also tells a story of how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things,
a subject that both David and I are very passionate about. If you put your heart and soul into something then that something will become a reality and a very special reality indeed! The cinematography is spectacular, the location is paradise and the cast is made up of some awe-inspiring animals and legendary people. Of Shark & Man is a shark film, its a love story, its story of one mans journey, its a story of hard work and perseverance, its a story of success, its inspirational, its for all the family and it is simply just awesome! www.ofsharkandman.com Back in April 2010, just after Bea and I arrived to Mallorca I made contact with David Diley to see what we had in common in regards to our views on marine conservation and in particular, sharks! It seems we have a huge amount in common and not just sharks either!
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festivals around the world and it seems that A Ray of Light II will be following the same festivals and more in 2015. David Diley´s story is a great one that teaches us all one very simple yet important lesson... Follow your heart.
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relationship we have with David. From there we have come together to create two more amazing short films, A Ray of Light was made a few years ago to tell the story of our plan to create and execute the Mallorca Stingray Survey. A Ray of Light went on to tour in various underwater film
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ONDINE DIVING barracudas claim Don Pedro as their home. The stillattached giant propeller is the most imposing feature. I have dived many fantastic wrecks in my time and this one is spectacular. La Mariana – This artificial reef once served as fish farm which was abandoned due to lack of profitability and sank after numerous storms in 1997. A hexagonal structure with a max depth of 33m, it is home to a stunning variety of fish akin to an aquarium and encrusted with crustaceans. Swimming through the strange structure is a little surreal and barracuda love the site.
(+34) 658 399 145 (+34) 971 916 165 brad@ondineescape.com www OndineEscape.com Ibiza Diving August 2015 A few years ago I decided to spend a summer diving holiday in Ibiza, more for the dive and chill time rather than the party time. Famous for its all night partying and dancing under the stars topside, Ibiza offers some fantastic underwater diving worth raving about. Once you step out the party zone, the North and West of the island offer stunning mountain scenery and views, sunsets on the ocean and agroturismos (converted farm houses into small hotels and B&B’s) to stay in. There is a deep spiritual side to the island where you can learn
and participate in almost any kind of holistic mind and body practice. There are all kinds of retreats and skilled practioners. This spiritual vibe transcends into the underwater world and you will enter into your own meditative zone when exploring the many walls, swim troughs, large caverns and wrecks with abundant fish and marine life around the island. Visibility is crystal clear in the summer months. There are numerous dive centres and over 30 recognised dive sites that mainly dot the East coast from Tagomago in the north to a few sites in Formentera in the south. The dive sites accommodate all levels of divers but the most impressive usually means you need to be an experienced diver. Some of my favourite dives were the Don Pedro Wreck, La Mariana (Platform), and The Cathedral but I enjoyed 8 days of great diving all up and down the coast. The ‘Don Pedro’ Iscomar Wreck – Toted as one of the largest wrecks in the Med at 142m long, the Don Pedro
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is a natural wreck having hit a reef near the entrance of the main harbour. A long 7m gash below the waterline proved fatal and resulted in its subsequent demise. Following its sinking in the summer of 2007, it took a specialised company almost 2 years to clean the wreck of all fuel, hydrocarbons and remove electronics damaging to the environment. Additionally, it was made diver-safe by sealing up doorways and entrances. The original cargo of cars, trucks and containers still remain inside but unlikely to be stable so internal access is not permitted. In 2009 in became accessible to divers. The wreck lies on its port side at a max depth of 47m with the shallowest part of the wreck at 26m. It’s so big that there are 4 distinct and individual dives depending on which section you dive and you have to hold an advanced diver certification with at least 30 dives logged. An impressive array of sea life is on view; crabs, lobsters, octopi, groupers, eels, amber jacks and particularly hundreds of large schooling
The Cathedral – Aptly named, this is an enormous cavern that starts at 7m to a depth of 20m. Once you enter, you can surface to a large air pocket inside and view impressive stalactites hanging from the ceilings. The air is fresh and breathable so you can pop off your mask and remove your regulator and dwell on an eerie silence; when you speak the acoustics of the cave echo your whispered words around the cave. From inside the cavern looking out, a spectacular view of crystal blue is silhouetted by the dark surround of the cavern entrance. The Es Freus - Ses Salinas Marine Reserve – Located on the northern tip of Formentera between the channel of Ibiza & Formentera, special permission is required to dive here with several dive operators licensed to do so. Lush with marine life, it just goes to show how effective a marine reserve can be just like our very own here in Mallorca at el Toro. Embrace the summer months and enjoy the best time of year to dive on our magic islands. Big Bubbles, No Troubles
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Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemar medical.com Asthma Takes the Breath Away Asthma is more serious than we think. So many people are affected by it and generally seem to be OK that we forget how serious it can be. A recent UK audit by the charity Asthma UK analysed nearly 100,000 patient records and concluded tens of thousands of people with asthma in the UK are not getting the right medicines to keep their condition safely under control. Every 10 seconds someone in the UK is having a potentially life threatening asthma attack. Asthma attacks kill 3 people each day and the UK has amongst the highest death rates from asthma in Europe. Most tragically many of these deaths could be prevented – sometimes patients get under the radar and are not monitored sufficiently and sometimes they reject advice and over-use reliever inhalers because they give rapid (but temporary) relief of symptoms. There are two fundamental problems with asthma – one
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is that airway tubes become too narrow and oxygen cannot get in and the other is that the airway tubes become blocked up with inflammatory secretions which further prevent oxygen getting in. These two aspects of the problem make it much easier to understand the treatment options available. For instance, there are blue salbutamol “Ventolin” inhalers which quickly make a difference for a few hours and are referred to as “reliever” inhalers – and these days there are de-luxe relievers that last longer. Then there are “preventer” inhalers, usually a steroid in a brown inhaler, which dampen down the inflammatory secretions. They must be taken regularly, usually twice daily, to get the benefit but they can make a dramatic improvement in quality of life. It can take a few days to notice the difference but patience is rewarded and patients usually reward the doctor with a smile. Not everyone needs a preventer but the golden rule in management is to take enough preventer, if needed, in order to avoid dependency on the reliever. In the Asthma UK audit there was evidence of over-prescribing of reliever inhalers and often without inhaled preventer steroids. Extrapolated over the whole of the UK this looked like tens of thousands of people with asthma could have medication errors. Given that the UK has one of the highest rates of
asthma prevalence, hospital admissions and mortality in the developed world, something needs to be done anyone using a reliever more than three days a week and who has not had a recent review with their doctor needs an appointment. A well informed asthmatic will increase their dose of the preventer inhaler if they sense an attack brewing, for instance when the pollen count is high such as late March in Mallorca when the yellow dust gets everywhere or with a heavy cold at any time of year. More transient episodes may follow exercise, especially in cold dry air or with exposure to respiratory irritants like dust. An individual with asthma may be affected by one or more of these factors. If this pre-emptive adjustment in medication is unsuccessful and breathing remains difficult, then a short five or seven day course of high dose oral steroid tablets should sort the problem. If this is not sufficient then hospital is usually the next stage with humidified oxygen and steroid injections. Asthma can occur at any age but is common in childhood and many children with asthma grow out of their symptoms during their teenage years. Some people develop occupational asthma due to sensitisation to certain chemicals and materials encountered at work and some, such as two-pack isocyanate paint, are
used in shipbuilding. The MCA position on asthma and seafarers is that the treatment regime ought to be sufficiently effective that the individual does not use their reliever inhaler more than two days a month and, for new seafarers aged less than 20, no hospital admissions and no oral steroids in the last three years. The monthly reliever figure also applies to older and/or serving seafarers and justifies an unrestricted ENG1 certificate but not if control is less good and they have had an emergency admission to hospital or have had emergency oral steroids within the past two years – this can lead to a temporary fail until things are sorted. There are many young yachties with significant asthma which is very well controlled and they have an unrestricted ENG1 but asthma is still a potentially serious condition which warrants respect. Next month I plan to take some holiday and my medical colleague Dr Johanna Clark will step into the breech and may draw on her extensive medical experience from around the world. Dr Joh has run a regular monthly column in her previous life on a Royal Air Force base and she joined Club de Mar Medical in September 2014, therefore September 2015 is a good month for her debut in the Islander – see you again in the October issue!
HEALTH & WELLNESS your chances of getting hypertension. If genetics gives you the bad news, then epigenetics tells you what you can do about it. Now you are empowered via epigenetics with the appropriate supplements and lifestyle changes to optimise your gene health.
Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 Gene Tests – The Future of Personalised Health Gene testing is proving to be the key that unlocks the code to healthy living and longevity. Your genes are not necessarily your destiny and a DNA test can highlight weaknesses before they become illnesses. Genetics is the code that tells us our weaknesses, but
epigenetics is the science that tells us what we can do about it. By making the right changes you can switch on defective genes and express these positively to improve your health. For example, genetics might tell you that you have the gene (CYP1A2) that leaves you susceptible to high blood pressure if you drink lots of coffee. Epigenetics on the other hand can tell you that if you drink just one or two coffees a day you can gradually make this weak pathway healthier which should reduce
This makes gene testing very exciting and something that we should not fear, but rather embrace. A simple mouth swab sent to the lab can hold the code to the very weaknesses that are likely to shorten our lives. The specific nutritional supplements we take or changes we make can prevent our weaknesses turning into heart attacks and cancers 20 years from now. QUOTE: “DNA testing provides the blueprint to live a healthier life.” Dr Duncan Carmichael Discover your genetic profile. You will gain a more
thorough understanding of your genetic predispositions and environmental factors impacting on your overall health. You will receive: • DNA results for specific genes with clear explanations and indicators to highlight genetic predispositions. • Clinical assessments with explanations and indicators to address these health and lifestyle issues. • Genotype eating plans to get you started on the right nutritional pathway. • Genotype exercise plans to do the right workouts for your body type. Retail price of test kit -210€ For September and October it is offered as a package of test kit, postage, consultancy and diet support for 200€. Contact Suzanne Garaty, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT For further information and bookings.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Many more muscles also operate the shoulder joint such as Teres Major, Biceps, Triceps and Deltoid but the above are the important ones which swivel the shoulder joint socket which is also known as the Glenoid.
Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 The Rotator Cuff Many of The Islander’s Readers will have suffered a rotator cuff injury; a few may have had surgery to repair it – but what it is? The shoulder joint is most exceptional in that it does not necessarily require a fixed end to work from. Take, for example, your knee or elbow. One end is fixed while the other end is doing the work, likewise for your toes and fingers. They may well perform together to achieve a complicated movement but when you consider the amazing amount of manoeuvrability that the shoulder joint has on offer, all other hinge and ball and socket joints pale to insignificance. Why is this joint so exceptional?
Because it has the ability to swivel, changing the direction of the shoulder joint as the rotator cuff angles the socket to allow you to not only reach above with flexion and elevation of the shoulder, out to the side with abduction through to elevation but also to twist your arm behind your back and around the back of your head.
Possibly the most common of rotator cuff injuries is a lesion to the Supraspinatus tendon. The term ¨lesion¨ is used for anything from a sprain to a tear or calcified deposits within the tendon from a past injury. A Magnetic Resonance Scan is usually required for a full diagnostic. At its worst, this tendon can fully rupture which requires surgery and considerable rehabilitation which can take between 2 to 3 months for full recovery.
Some people can even join hands behind their back with one from above and one from below!. No other joint in the body can boast such a versatile range of movement. The Rotator Cuff muscular system is responsible for stabilising the socket of the shoulder joint. Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff
The Suprapinatus tendon passes through the shoulder joint between the ball of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the Acromion which is the bony part on top of your shoulder and is also an extended piece of the spine of your shoulder blade (take another look at the first diagram the white part going
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through the shoulder joint is the supraspinatus tendon). Any damage or ¨lesion¨ to this tendon can produce a Painful Arc. The ball of the humerus is not a perfect ball but rather more eggy shaped. As the shoulder moves out (sideways) between around 45 to 120 degrees the supraspinatus tendon can be compressed and cause pain until the arm is almost overhead when the pain ceases. It could be said that an important structure, such as this tendon, having to operate within a mechanical articulation is a bit of a poor design in our anatomy! However this is how we obtain such great movement in the shoulder girdle. Next month I would like to explain more about the supraspinatus tendon and other injuries of the Rotator Cuff. In the meantime, if you are struggling with shoulder pain and think you may be suffering from Painful Arc Syndrome, I would suggest a trip to either a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedic Specialist as this injury does not usually resolve itself easily without help.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Move Inefficiently
Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Quick Easy Tips for Weight Loss Aboard When you want to lose some weight or body fat,these basic strategies are all you need in your tool bag in order to get there. Avoid Packaged Items Anything from a packet, box, or jar has additives and preservatives and chemicals to keep it from going off. Essentially it is no longer a living food, so don t eat it ¡ On the whole, fresh foods are fresh , filling and nutrient dense. Along with all the synergistic vitamins and minerals, they contain enzymes which are the key to life and energy. A packaged item can stay intact for 10 years ….. if you eat it , it will stay on your butt for the same amount of time.!! Brightly coloured vegetables and fruits The main bulk of your diet should be as many brightly coloured vegetables as possible. Vegetables are full of water, vitamins, minerals, fibre, enzymes and are naturally designed to fill us up, keep us satiated, assist our bodies in emptying waste, whilst nourishing the good bacteria in our guts and generally keep us in a healthy state. Make sure you are eating plenty of vegetables with every meal - you will be amazed at how you lose cravings and your energy levels soar whilst helping you lose weight. Chips do not count!
Can You Eat Fruit? Many people ask me “can I eat fruit as I have heard it is not good to eat fruit if you are trying to lose weight ¿ “… Well most people that ask this question are quite happy to neck a few glasses of wine or chomp down the peanut bowl and have the odd sandwic! If you are living life like a nun and not losing weigh then yes, fruit is sugar and will cause fat gain. However, so will the aforementioned and they have zero goodness. A piece of fruit is not going to destroy your waistline but that binge on Saturday night and the stop off at the kebab shop afterwards will do a lot more damage than that small handful of cherries. (Which incidentally are also very high in antioxidants and water ), They also relieve pain , are good for arthritis, apparently help cure migraines and improve the body’s circadian rhythms (see the article below)
Once you have built regular movement into your programme, try to include inefficient movement- things you struggle with. The body is amazingly good at adapting - and does so quickly. Once adapted it stops burning calories at the same rate. People that mind numbingly pound the pavement at the same rate every day will not burn as many calories as someone who struggles to do
so, so switch up your exercise , move inefficiently - if you find biking hard then bike, if you find stairs hard then climb them, if you swim inefficiently then swim more ...... Lift heavy weights. Create an increased metabolic demand.
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Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Straight Talk on the Dosh: China Crisis It is quite possible that with all the to and fro of the Greek crisis gradually turning into a farce on the rolling news over the last few months, that you may have missed the larger, and potentially more damaging revelations in the Chinese stock markets in early July. China has embraced capitalism with serious gusto, since the relaxation of the party state, and her 1.3 billion population have gone for it in a big way. They have experienced huge population shifts from a poor rural, agricultural economy, to a modern, urban, industrial and increasingly prosperous one, and to an extent they are making it up as they go along. Economics has rules, or more
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accurately observations, it is a study of human behaviour, as well the transfer of wealth, and it is a study based unrestricted behaviour, and mobility of capital. When you apply the rules of economics to a model like China you have to park the rules...a bit. Since the revolution the Chinese government has been used to things going it’s way, and it has tried to play the free market with a little of the same kind of attitude. It has printed vast volumes of money, and built a mountain of debt to fuel an industrial revolution on a scale, and to a timeframe the world has not seen before. It has thrown invented money into airports, metro systems, shopping centres motorways and literally hundreds of cities, built from the ground up in a handful of years on the premise that ‘build it, and they will come’. China has constructed over 500 brand new cities since the late 70’s. As an example in 2003 construction started of
the city of Kangbashi. A new project on greenfield sites to build a complete city for one million new inhabitants, with a total cost of $161 billion it stands more or less complete and is home to a meagre 30,000 people with the population falling all the time. There are literally hundreds of Kangbashis all over China. It might seem obvious that borrowing huge amounts of money to build things that nobody wants, or few can afford (the average house price in China is over 20 times average salary) is unsustainable, but that is exactly what has been happening and not just in the property market. The wealth generated by spending this debt mountain has inflated stock prices to dangerous bubble levels as well. 90 million Chinese citizens are stockholders, encouraged by the government to be part of the capitalist revolution and in July the bubble burst, Stocks lost 30% of their value
in less than a month, the markets went into panic mode with investors selling at any price speeding up the losses which totalled $3 trillion, around 20 times the expected losses on Greek debt. The government stepped in and suspended trading on over 1,300 stocks, nearly half of all listed companies, effectively freezing trillions more dollars of investment capital. They also banned larger investors from selling stock for six months. This has more than a whiff of King Canute about it, sitting on the shore commanding the waves not to come in. They have stopped the crisis for today, next week, and maybe next month, but they have done nothing to fix the fundamental problems stacking up around them. This correction has certainly startled investors, many of the stock holding citizens will be wary of investing more, and are likely to sell, and those who have managed to remove their money, are choosing instead to invest overseas, with property in London, Europe and Australia a seen as a popular safe haven. The Chinese government will have to lift the selling restrictions sooner rather than later, and you can expect further dramatic falls and capital leaving the People’s Republic, as the government come to the bitter revelation that an all-powerful party can’t have everything it’s own way, and you can’t change the rules as you go along.
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Nick Jones Business Development Director Nick.jones@premfx.com www.premfx.com (+34) 971 576 724 Exchange Rates – How to get the best and reduce risks. With the financial turmoil in Greece dominating the newspaper headlines over recent weeks, the single European currency, the Euro, has been very much in the spotlight. And for those of us living and working in the truly international environment we have in the Mediterranean region, the future and the value of the single currency is of growing concern, particularly for people who need to move money between different currencies. These people may be earning money or have assets in other currencies and planning to buy or sell property or boats, or simply need to make regular transfers between bank accounts in different countries. With such volatility in the financial markets, it is difficult to know how, and when, to do this and to ensure we are all getting the most for our hard earned cash. But why do exchange rates move so much? This is a complex area but, very simply, the currency markets are just that. A market. They are driven by supply and demand. They are heavily influenced by economic and political
events, such as we are seeing in Europe at the moment, and investment confidence in a nation or region. Stable governments and good economic performance attracts investment and this in turn can increase the value of the relative currency. Conversely, poor performance and political uncertainty can have the opposite effect, with banks and institutional investors selling the currency and moving into areas where they can see better returns. The problem that gives those of us who need to manage our personal or business finances as efficiently as possible, is that it is very difficult and sometimes impossible to predict. And we all know that even relatively small movements in exchange rates can have a significant impact on how much we are getting for our money. So how can we make this all a little less unpredictable and save ourselves real money without being glued to the markets and news feeds 24 hours a day? Well this is where having a good currency broker can help us. Most of us have naturally used our banks when needing to move our money around, but they tend not to offer very competitive exchange rates, nor be able to help and advise us properly. Currency exchange is a very tiny part of their overall business after all. Currency brokers however,
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are specialists in this field. They watch the markets closely, offer better rates than the banks and can give us personal advice based on our own unique circumstances. Plus they have a number of tools to help reduce the risks of adverse movements in exchange rates, thereby making our money go that much further. But another reason most of us use our banks is that we have traditionally trusted them, and it’s also very convenient. They tend to have big, well-established names and that gives people security. And that begs the question: “Is my money safe if I use a specialist broker?” The answer is that we need to choose a broker wisely. Most of the established brokers are UK headquartered and that’s important as it means they are heavily regulated and their client accounts are segregated and secure. This means that our money is fully safeguarded under UK law.
A currency broker can help devise a simple strategy for our planned currency transfers. Exchange rates can be fixed for up to 2 years when the market is in a good position to do so, which can help with budgeting and takes away all the risk of adverse movements. They can help with regular transfers for our pensions, mortgages or bank account top-ups. They can act quickly to secure the best rates on our behalf. We can also use them to pay third parties too. And another benefit is that a number of them do not charge for their services or pass on bank charges which all helps at the end of the day. So what will happen to the Euro over the coming weeks and months? Well it’s difficult to predict with any certainty, but one thing for sure is that the current volatility will continue, so it may well be worth seeking some specialist advice to make sure we are making our money go as far as possible. www.theislander.net
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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL NEWS more - that is between 19% and 23% - Corporate Tax rates shall be reduced in 5% in two years. In 2015 shall be 28% instead of 30%, and in 2016, will be fixed in 25%.
Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com Tax Alert: Last Tax Reform from July 2015 Last week the Spanish Government announced a new tax reform to be applicable retroactively since the 1st of July 2015. This reform, as the politicians have insisted in the media, is mean to be a significant decrease of the tax burdens to the Spanish taxpayers. But let us see in a few lines if this is so and who will profit on the new tax reform and who will not. The changes affect mainly in two directions: 1. Tax reductions for: - Lower income tax rates shall
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apply principally to lower earned income the highest rate will be reduced from 52% to 47% next year and to 45% in 2016. The lowest from the actual 24,75% to 20% and 19% - Tax savings for large families and families with handicapped members - Self-employed under 12.000 turnover will have a reduction on the withholding tax rate from 15% instead of 21%. For the rest the withholding tax descends from 21% to 20% - Savings earnings tax rate shall be reduced to progressive scales between 19% and 23% (now from 21% to 27%) - Dividends: in the new tax reform the first 1.500€ are tax exempted and all the capital gains shall be treated the same - without distinction of the time in which they have been accrued, one year or
2. The worst part of the tax reform is for: - Tax deductions for rentals disappear. This affects to tenants that in the past could deduct depending the region up to 20% for the amount they paid in the yearly rent - Indemnities due to labor dismissals shall bear a higher tax burden - Withdrawal for top sportsmen of the application of the Beckam Law or “Ley Beckam” that permitted a flat top tax rate of 24%
Although it seems that the tax rates have been reduced we must be cautious and look in each case how does the reform affect our case. We have to observe that in the case of the reduction of withholding taxes the tax decrease is not so relevant as at these are just payment on account the final tax return. Savings and lower earned income maybe that are best treated but we must not forget that this reduction came after last year’s tax increases. Real Decreto-ley 9/2015, de 10 de julio, de medidas urgentes para reducir la carga tributaria soportada por los contribuyentes del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas y otras medidas de carácter económico
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St. James’s Place Roy Duns (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/royduns. St James Place Personal Finance On August 17 2015, a new European Inheritance Regulation 650/2012, will come into force and could affect British citizens living in Spain. The new regulation, although adapted in 2012, will only apply to successions occurring after 17 August 2015 and its aim is to provide a simplified framework for people who have private and financial interests in at least two countries, both within and outside the European Union. The upcoming regulation will affect those who own different types of goods or assets in Spain, irrespective of whether a Will has already been made or not. While the current “article 9 of the Spanish Civil code” states that foreign residents’ estates must be treated according to the law of their nationality, the new regulation may force the Will to be governed by Spanish Law unless appropriate changes are made. As a result, the beneficiaries may not receive the assets left to them by the deceased and Spanish forced heirship rules may apply. The Regulation, although it came into force in 2012, will only apply to successions opened from 17 August
2015. For the moment, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark have chosen not to take part, citizens from these countries living in Spanish territory will be affected, as Spain has taken part in the Regulation. This is important as many British expatriates have received the mistaken impression that they are not affected by the Regulation.
relationship with the children.
How are Britain´s and Spain´s laws of succession different from each other? Which is more advantageous? How can a British subject best protect his or her wishes for the estate?
UK residents have until the 17th of August 2015 to adjust to this Regulation. This timeframe will allow couples to assess their situation and to choose the law that will apply to their succession. Time is of the essence because checking one’s status, studying what is appropriate, fixing estate arrangements, adapting one’s marriage contract, strengthening it with a will, etc., all require reflection and time to accomplish the necessary formalities. Again, the regulation will apply from the 17 of August 2015 and although, for the moment, the United Kingdom, Ireland and
The EU Regulation is designed, fundamentally, to make sure that: a) EU citizens know which country´s law will govern their succession. b) EU citizens have more choice over which law governs their succession. These aspects are extremely important, due to basic differences between Spanish and English law. Spanish Law restricts the freedom to leave your property to anyone you please. The testator must leave two thirds of their estate to their children. In most cases, people have no problem leaving their estate to their children. However, this is not always the case. Examples of some difficult situations that could arise for a British subject whose succession is governed by Spanish Law: a) If the children are extremely well off and the testator wishes to leave his estate to someone else. b) If you want to leave your estate to a friend or charity. c) If you want to cut off one or more of the children or leave your estate to your children in a proportion that Spanish law does not allow for. d) If you want to leave your property to your spouse. An example would be the situation of a second wife who owns no share in the property and does not have a good
The surviving spouse does not automatically inherit. The testator can only use one-third of the estate to benefit the spouse and even then only by will. However, the spouse will have a life interest over the property. What should you do?
Denmark have chosen not to take part, citizens from these countries living in Spanish territory will be affected, as Spain is affected by the Regulation. In conclusion, it highly advisable that foreign residents make a will designating their national law, if they hope to have the same freedom to leave their assets to whomever they like that they would have in their home country. Good estate planning allows the inheritance process to progress more smoothly, avoiding unnecessary costs and delays and minimizing the chances of a will being contested. To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Roy Duns of St. James’s Place Wealth Management.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW Restaurante Minimal
fine “shredded wheat” which was sublime and together with the immaculate presentation the whole dish blew us away!
C/ Fabrica 25A, Palma (+34) 971 222 175 (+34) 660 013 622 If the old adage about “judging a book by its cover” was true, it certainly applies to this restaurant MINIMAL, located in the famous Calle Fabrica in Santa Catalina, Palma which is a yachties culinary paradise with every taste catered for from Italian, Indian, tapas, to Sushi. What looks like a normal tapas restaurant from the outside, MINIMAL turned out to be a gourmet evening never to forget. The young Spanish chef Marcos trained at the Balear School of cooking, and has been running MINIMAL since 2012. He took some time out to work in Argentina to learn the craft of meat preparation/ cuts, which was totally relevant to a couple of the amazing dishes he prepared for us. We started the evening with a light Caprese Salad consisting of succulent ripe tomatoes and a delicate mozzarella. The three plates which followed, which two of us shared are a must in my opinion if you visit Minimal, and will provide for an evening to remember. Next came the Langostines covered in a Kataifi pastry, with its origins in Asia and the Middle East. I can only describe the Kataifi as very
This was followed by a Solemillo Steak (Sirloin) stuffed with Sobrasada (the local Mallorcan red sausage) which comes from the finest black Iberican pigs fed on only acorns, togetherwith a sprinkling of honey. This was cooked to perfection and the experience was enhanced by having it sliced at our table. “Outstanding” was the verdict. And finally they brought out a “Magret of duck”, again cooked to perfection and was covered in a homemade marmalade of sweet cherry tomatoes; yet again this was exceptional in flavour. We couldn’t manage a pudding so just had a homemade sorbet made from the Oranges of Soller, to finish off the meal. We chose a local Mallorcan Red wine, “Butxet” from the bodega in the North East of the island with the same name, close to the lovely beaches of Muro. This wine recently won a gold award. This choice was as the rest of the meal; perfect. If you have a special occasion coming up or just want a family gourmet experience then don’t let the Tapas label deter you and be sure to visit MINIMAL.
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An Indian restaurant with a difference. We offer a fusion of North and South Indian cuisine bringing the real taste of India to Mallorca. All dishes are prepared fresh and so we cater for all tastes and diets such as gluten intolerance and vegan. C/ San Magin 84, Palma Mon-Sun: 3-16 & 19-23.30
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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral
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Situated in Puerto Adriano the Restaurant offers you an excellent menú from the freshest products. At the hand of its Chef, Margot Montiel, probably the youngest chef in the restaurant sector in Mallorca. One must try their unique. Salmon Chipi (White wine cream and sauce, artichokes and pine nuts). As well as the mouth-watering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak. Vino del Mar is opened all year round. Port Adriano, s/n Local 3 - Bajo, 07184 El Toro, Calviá +34 971 23 73 60 - +34 637 749 120 - www.vinodelmar.es
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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Beneteau 42 Swift Trawler 2006 249,950 € VAT Paid From first owner with teak decks and powered by two 370hp Yanmar diesels. Very well equipped with bow- and stern thruster, generator, solar panels, water maker, electric winches, hydraulic gangway, davits, covers, cushions, sunbathing mattresses, bimini, life raft, surveillance cameras etc. Accommodation with washing machine, washer, dryer, Eberspächer heating and air conditioning, perfect live aboard. View our photo album: www.whitesyachts.com
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS 2008 135,000 € VAT Paid
+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS, 2008, with teak decks, white hull. Yanmar 54hp diesel engine, bow thruster, classic rig. 2 cabin layout with 2 heads. One owner from new, well maintained and ready for new adventures. Lying Mallorca and priced at 135,000 euros Tax paid.
Riva 33 Aquariva Super 2009 450,000 € VAT Paid Riva 33 Aquariva Super, 2009 with twin Yanmar 370hp diesel engines on shafts. GRP hull with solid wood decks. Fabulous boat with cuddy cabin, sleeping 2 in the “V”, with heads and storage. All over cover included. Lying Mallorca and priced at 450,000 euros Tax paid.
ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net
For Rent / For Sale: Garage / Storage in Palma – Between STP and Club de Mar near Santa Catalina - 90qm (approx. 8mx11m), 2 roller doors, one with vado permanente (can enter & park with van), WC – Tel 609 647 605.
For Sale: 2013 yamaha 9.9 outboard, less than 50hrs, mechanically sound, couple of small scratched on cowling. Located at RCNP for viewing/testing. €1800 ono. Richard 664 701 463.
Go Sailing: How would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80. You’ll never regret it. Interested? Drop me a mail at michael@ffast.org and we’ll arrange something.
Wanted: Excellent condition inboard Diesel engine. Circa 12 hp not too old or tired. Volvo Penta, Vetus, or similar brand with gear box for a small classic wooden yacht. Ideal volume around 600mm cube. Richard on 664 701 463. For Rent: Private room in a beautiful penthouse flat in a restored building with elevator and a big sunny terrace at the same level. In the very centre of Palma (Plaza España/Olivar), nearby the old town and the sea front, with all the services, main shops, market, buses, train. 2 bedrooms, living room-kitchen and complete bathroom, air conditioning (also heating), and internet wifi. Long term share available. 390 € monthly (+ electricity & water). Mobile/whatsapp: + 34 639 768 708 – email: librarmonia@gmail.com. For Sale: 1999 Honda 1000 VTR Firestorm. Very good condition, new tyres, 2 yrs MOT. €1950.00 ono. Dave Potter: 971 872 436 / 606 973 151.
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Available: Chef available for onshore crew chef/ replacement / or offshore Based in Palma, lots of experience and references available. Charlotte, stonecharlotte@hotmail.com. Tel: 699 378 942. For Sale: Rio 600 Day boat For Sale. Name: Moonraker Year 2002. Flag: Española tax paid PMI number. Registered also on UK SSR (english owner). Make of the motor: Mercruiser 3.0L. Recent service October 2014, just going back in water now. Flares lines, fenders, fitted vhf / iPod / radio on board and VHF hand held. Moored Port Andratx Club de Vela, summer mooring 270€ PCM high season inclusive water. Hauled out, anti fouled winterised, stored every year from October 1 through to summer season. Contact Alex Swindells, (+34) 620 266 212, alex@eliteyachtlinen.com
BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Leopard Yachts 27m - 2006 950,000 € VAT Paid KEEN SELLER
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The model Leopard 27m is the best seller of the Leopard range. Bembik had excellent charter records with her last owner. She sleeps up to 7 guests and her max. speed of 40kn allows you to reach the Ibiza in a very short time.
Beneteau Oceanis 40CC 2000 92,500 € VAT Paid The Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC was designed by Groupe Finot to offer comfortable cruising, good handling characteristics and an attractive layout that provides privacy and room to spread out, both on deck and below. Ancasta sold this boat new to the present owner. She has been well loved and maintained. White GRP hull, teak decks, centre cockpit with pedestal steering. Volvo 59hp diesel engine, bow thruster, in-mast furling, upgraded sails, spinnaker gear. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 en-suite cabins + saloon conversion. Spanish Matriculated.
Sanlorenzo SL 108 2008 4,950,000 € VAT Paid
Puerto Portals Benito Feijoo 2 - Local 7 07181 Portals, Mallorca +34 971 676845 +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com www.med-yachts.com
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This beautiful yacht is in “as new” condition and turn-key ready for the season. Owned by one owner, it has been taken care of by a professional crew 12 months a year. Offers welcome.
For Rent: Portals Nous, Villa consisting of 3 bed house (1200€ / month) + 2 self-contained 1 bed apts (600€ / month). Rental in part or complete, all negotiable. Call for more details Tony 654 242 184. Job Vacancy: We are looking for a guardiennage assistant to help look after our growing fleet of clients’ yachts. Must speak English and have previous experience in the industry. info@palmawatch.com. For interviews, call 971 932 249 and ask for Michaela. For Sale: Mazda MX5. 1999. Red, black soft top.Spanish registered from new. Good overall condition for year. Only 160,000km. ITV until June 2015. €3,500. Contact; pablitoheslam@hotmail.com. Job Vacancy: Yacht Cleaner wanted urgently for a busy company. Must be able to speak Spanish and English, and have previous experience in the industry. info@palmawatch.com. For interviews, call 971 932 249 and ask for Michaela. For Sale: Dinghy Caribe I32, length -3,10m, Certificated CE 4 with folded aluminium floor board. New - never been used. Motor Yamaha 8hp outboard, weight - 38kg. New - never been used. Price together is 3.890,-eu ono. Call 699 604 665. For Sale: 13 Foot Boston Whaler Sport boat. Price - 4.950,-eu negotiable. Call 699 604 665.
For Sale: Flying fifteen for sale. IRL 3753. Ovington Mk X. Beautifully balanced boat, extremely well maintained, fantastic racing record. Comes with 3 suits Goacher sails, “Tactic” compass new overcover, new rudder, toolkit, spares etc. Boat is on well-maintained Sovereign road trailer. Lying Port de Pollenca. 10 k. euros. Contact: Ken Dumpleton. Tel +353 87 251 96 82 or kdumpleton@gmail.com. Seeking a new position. I am looking for a Mate position on a 30/45m or a Captain position on a smaller one. I would be happy with a sole crew position as I can help on the boat where ever need to... Over 25 years of experience on many sizes of yachts both motor and sail. Personal Details: Christine Perrier; christine_perrier@yahoo.co.uk +34 694 42 44 02; Nationality French; Visa: USA B1/B2 (expires 2016); Driver’s licence: European; Languages: English, Spanish, French and basic Italian; Single and willing to travel Qualification Summary: RYA Yacht Master Offshore Certificate Sail and Power 200T (commercially endorsed); RYA Yacht Master Ocean, shore based Certificate; Advanced Sea Survival, Advanced Fire Fighting, Shipmaster Medical Certificate, STCW 95 Basic Training; GMDSS GOC, Nav and Radar OOW Certificate; ENG1 Medical Fitness Certificate (expires March 2015); Diving certificate PADI: Open Water Diver; Capitán de Yate (YM Ocean Spanish), Marpol Certificate.
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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Sunseeker Predator 115 - 2012 P.O.A € Private use only, but built to MCA LY2
C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain M. +34 638 90 40 40 | T. +34 971 677 576 | F. +34 971 677 112 nigel@arrivalyachts.com | www.arrivalyachts.com
Sleek and stylish sports yacht with four cabins including master on main deck. Very light use only and presented in immaculate condition. Satin finish walnut interior, massive Bang & Olufsen A/V specification, large hull windows and zero speed stabilizers. Lying Palma.
49’ HallbergRassy 48 2006 495,000 € VAT paid
Club Nautico Santa Ponsa T. +34 971 695 738 M. +34 629 748 477 E. sales@leisure-marine.com W. www.leisure-marine.com Take advantage of Sea Ray’s new Open Horizons savings opportunity! This summer let Sea Ray put you at the helm of your own destiny.
Kamik is like no other you will see and stands out from the rest, she is full of added extras such as: Air con, 6 Ultra diesel generator , Inverter, Bowthruster, Gori propeller, Selden hydraulic main sail and genoa furling system, Carbon passerelle Raymarine E120 two units, Raymarine, Iridium Exteme portable satellite system. Hull Material: Fiberglass. Engine / Fuel Type: Single diesel. This truly is a fantastic boat and has been maintained to a high standard. Located in Mallorca, Spain.
Gallart 13.5m 1982 54,000 € VAT Paid
Puerto Portals - Mallorca Local 56, portals Nous +34 627 637 609 _ +34 971 676 474 Port Forum - Barcelona C/ de la Pau 12, Sant Adrià del Besós +34 670 760 569 _ +34 936 364 618
Great opportunity now available. This classic 3 cabins motorboat was recently fully repainted, equipped with air conditioning, new Volvo Penta / TAMD-70-D engines with underwater exhaust system, electric W.C., hydraulic gangway, generator and bow thruster. Very well maintained by his two owners with an exhaustive folder of its maintenance and registration documents. Actually under German flag and Spanish registration tax paid too. Two years old set of cushions, sun beds and curtains. www.mariventyachts.com
Accountant - Invoicing Manager Company: PYME Company with more than 10 years of existence located in Palma de Mallorca and specialized in boat maintenance and refit of medium to bigger motor and sailing yachts. The company is working in an international environment, for both customers and suppliers.The company is in a growth phase and is looking to reinforce its accounting structure with the incorporation of an admin/accountant to control and manage the invoicing of simple to complex projects. Mission: The invoicing manager will be in charge of: The elaboration of quotes and invoices; The registry of delivery notes and labour hours (assisted by admin personnel); The control of client’s accounts; The correspondence with customers (send invoices and boat accounts, reminders, etc); The stock control at a later stage. Skills required: Multilanguage: fluent written and spoken English and Spanish, and preferably with German written and spoken; Excellent knowledge of accounting concepts and computer tools: Word, Excel and database management; Knowledge of Conta+ type accounting/management system is recommended; Work experience demonstrating reliability, efficiency, professionalism and
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organizational skills; Must have experience in the marine industry; Responsible person, organized and very rigorous; High level of energy and initiative; Outgoing personality, sociable, cooperative and willing to learn. Conditions: 3 month’s trial period; Salary: to negotiate; Possibility to link salary increase or bonus to concrete development targets of the company’s results, if interested. Apply to: recruitment@theislander.net
Never used 2013 Plastimo Ibiza 6 life raft for sale – 695 euros (rrp £1,750) 40 kg / 80 x 47 x 30 cm. The Ibiza lift raft is the Spanish regulatory model required for recreational boating. Designed for extreme conditions: large number and volume of ballast pockets, large area drogue anchor, inflation up to -15 °C, double insulating floor for thermal protection, fluorescent orange canopy, SOLAS 4.3 cd outside flashlight, radar and retro-reflecting stripes. Serviced up to 2014. Contact Michelle on 639 171 364
BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE VENATOR (Swan 65) 1973 by Nautor’s Swan 65 ketch but like no other!
Joost Goverts Director/Broker joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 M. +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com
The vessel was the subject of a most complete restoration, finished in 2006. The yacht was stripped and refitted throughout. In 2010 VENATOR was sold to her current British ownership. Winter 2014-5 she has had a further refit including new instrumentation and many other electrical and system upgrades. VENATOR is unique - a superb example of this classic S&S design.
Pearl 75 Spring 2015 2,737,600 GBP Excl. VAT
This new Pearl 75 is currently in build and is available for delivery in Spring 2015. She boasts a stunning Kelly Hoppen interior with a new open plan galley layout, master and VIP double cabins and two twin guest cabins, all with en-suite. She comes with the upgraded option of 2x MTU twin 1250HP engines, coupled to ZF series 4000 pod drives, allowing joystick manoeuvrability.
Sunseeker Manhattan 74 2001 525,000 GBP VAT Paid Built in 2001 to the current owners specification. Low hours and good condition, generous 4 cabin layout with Jacuzzi bath in owners en suite. Lying Portals for immediate viewing.
ISSGMT – Global Marine Travel who recently celebrated their first anniversary in Palma is expanding! The USA based Travel Management Company is seeking an experienced travel consultant to join their dynamic global booking team. The position is largely focused on travel logistics for private yacht crew and shore based maritime personnel. The ideal candidate must have a history of
superior customer service as well as a strong background in the Amadeus GDS, knowledge of International routings, and excellent telephone demeanor. This full time, day shift position is based in the GMT offices at STP Boatyard. Interested parties should forward their CV and salary history to Laurence.carlier@flyissgmt.com.
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Based in Palma. The Almar 170, can be rented by day / week / weekend. It has a 50cv engine, with a length of 5.20mts. The Almar will take 6 people comfortably. Basic license needed. Contact (English): 617 096 581 – (Spanish): 687 717 304. rentaboat@sunsetboatsrentals.com / www.sunsetboatsrentals.com www.theislander.net
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PRO RACING NEWS The deal is the brainchild of Aston Harald CEO and owner Håkan Svensson – previously the owner of BERG Propulsion who partnered with PUMA to fund Ken Read’s 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race campaign. Having since sold BERG to American multinational Caterpillar Inc. amongst other things Svensson has turned his attention to revitalising the tour and hopes to grow the M32 class and Series along the way. A few weeks prior to the acquisition announcement, the affable Swede gave me a sneak preview of his plans to revolutionise the Tour.
Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing World Match Racing Tour is Sold Once one of professional yacht racing’s bedrock events, in recent years the World Match Racing Tour has fallen out of the mainstream spotlight as the low-speed, monohull-based competition became increasingly irrelevant in brave new world of high performance multihull racing. All that is set to change however, with the recent purchase of the WMRT by Swedish company Aston Harald AB – the manufacturers of the M32 catamaran and owners of the fast growing M32 Series.
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“The World Match Race Tour was once the feeder series for aspiring America’s Cup helmsmen,” he explained then. “AC skippers like Chris Dickson, Russell Coutts, Bertrand Pacé, Ed Baird, Peter Gilmour and even Jimmy Spithill all earned their original fame by winning the Tour. It lost its way a bit in recent years but now we plan to bring it up to date and make it a major event once again.” Svensson’s company took control from July 1 and immediately announced that the 2016 WMRT would be raced in a brand new fleet of identical M32 catamarans based in the USA, Europe and Asia. He wasn’t done there either and quickly followed up that major financial investment with the breathtaking
announcement that the overall 2016-tour winner would receive a $1,000,000 bonus award – making it by far the largest cash prize in professional yachting today.
but neither can be classed as solid investments with guaranteed returns on his investment and there surely must be better places for him to invest his millions?
“We are committed to creating a strong and financially rewarding career path for professional sailors on the World Match Racing Tour,” Svensson explained at the press conference on the island of Marstrand, where he said he also plans to host the climax of the 2016 season. “The US $1 million bonus will hopefully encourage skippers and teams to compete on the Tour at the highest level of racing.”
“I love the professional sailing scene and this is a way for me to be involved,” he admitted to me. “We are going to make the World Match Race Tour great again and I honestly can’t wait to see the world’s best skippers fighting it out for the one million dollar prize in Marstrand next summer.”
His initiative is bold and exciting and the very epitome of putting your money where your mouth is, but what I love best about it is Svensson’s genuine altruism. For sure he wants the Tour to stand on his own two feet and for the M32 class to flourish alongside it,
Me neither Håkan – keep me a front row seat!