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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, This past month has been mega busy for us here at The Islander, with so many events to cover. Firstly there was the Monaco Yacht Show, which was, as ever, a huge display of some of the most beautiful yachts on the planet. Team Islander were fortunate to have two bases to work from; the ACREW terrace, situated above the Hydrographic office, which gave splendid views over the show whilst eating a lovely breakfast, and secondly we shared Le Red restaurant, in cooperation with the fantastic hosts, Evolution yachts, who provided food and drink all day long, as well as much needed seating after us walking for miles around the show. Thank you Evolution, you made the whole experience more bearable! The other big one was the start of the Volvo Ocean Race from Alicante. This took up two weekends, the first one for the In Port racing and then the start of the first leg proper the following Saturday, 11th October. You can read my report on the events in this issue, but suffice to say it was an experience that will remain with me for many years. Another epic adventure was that of Richard Krugel, who managed to swim around the entire coastline of Mallorca, some 360 km in aid of Allen Graham Kids Charity here in Mallorca. This was an amazing achievement and will be ratified as a world record swim. Well done Richard, and again you can read all about it in this issue. Thirdly, there was the inaugural Ibiza Rendezvous regatta, which went down a storm with all the competitors, and many have already confirmed their entry for 2015, such was the level of enjoyment. Rumour has it that a top class sponsor has been secured…….watch this space for further announcements! Finally, looking forward to this month, METS 2014 is taking place ,as always in Amsterdam, where the world’s marine industry gets together to show new product line ups for 2015. The Islander along with many others from there parts will be there and will report on it in our December issue. Finally, we will have our 2015 Islander Calendar on sale by midNovember. The price is 15 euro, the same as last year, with all proceeds going to Ondine and Allen Graham Kids Charities. Please order as soon as possible! Fair winds!
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MALLORCA NEWS Mallorca Rallying Little known fact: There are 11 closed road rallies and hillclimbs in Mallorca every year covering World-Class stages such as Sa Calobra, Formentor, Col de sa Creu. The pinnacle is the Oris Rally Clasico. An ultimate in the classic rally calendar and the first in the European season.
www.drivingmallorca.com Driving Mallorca When you have a mix of petrol heads and the best driving environment in Europe, you set up a club! Members’ cars range from a Ferrari 512S that featured in the film Le Mans - to a Ford Model T. In between there are a swathe of iconic cars from companies such as AC, Alfa Romeo, Ariel, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Lancia, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, TVR, Spyker, Triumph (and even a Tuk Tuk from Thailand). The Club organises regular open road drives and meets each Wednesday evening at the Boat House on the Paseo Maritimo.
In August, Escuderia Driving Mallorca was set up as a race team and since then members have won 3 local rally trophies and were outright winners of the Rolling Stock Go Kart Grand Prix. Members include the Balearic Rally Champion Nadal Galliano, organiser of the Oris Rally Clasico Isla Mallorca / rally driver Toni Descallar, and international rally driver Steve Perez.
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Local confirmed entries include Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4, Lancia Stratos, AC Cobra, Caterham Super 7 260 and TVR 3000M.
A stunning 3 day extravaganza of closed-road rallying over some of the best rally routes
March 12-14 2015. Entries close December 30.
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of this beautiful region. We will choose an overall winner, who will receive a case of very special wine which has been produced here in the Mediterranean region.
Many members come from the yachting industry such as captains, engineers, brokers and technical support. Most members are company owners - and yacht owners - with a significant number involved in specialist car building, car rental and competition organising.
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It’s that time of the year again folks, when we start our popular photographic competition again. As last year, the top 12 photographs will be used in our 2015 A3 stunning calendar, where the proceeds will be donated to charities. This year’s theme is simply “The Med”. We want pictures which capture the beauty
The competition is not open to professional photographers, and please do not enhance the images. Please send all entries to: simon@theislander.net in jpeg or psd and a minimum of 300 dpi. Closing date is the 10th of November 2014.
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info@palmawatch.com (+34) 871 932 249 www.palmawatch.com Press enquiries: Peter Franklin yachtmedia.buz@gmail.com Palmawatch Further Expands its Product Offer in The Balearics Yacht Service providers Palmawatch have never stood still since their inception back in 2002, and their strategy to continuously enhance their product and service offering to yacht owners has been a key feature of their success. As the busy maintenance season kicks off in the Med and Palmawatch line up several major refit and repair projects for the winter, they have also announced an important new product supply agreement with UK based IM Products. This adds even more breadth to their portfolio of ‘in-house’ supplies and conveniently ties in with the projects they undertake, and their total service capability. Following this officially signed distributor agreement Palmawatch will now supply and service the well established brands of OceanAir and Cantalupi, both offering innovative quality products that are already found installed on many luxury yachts currently in service. Having already started collaboration with Sea Vision underwater lights last year, the latest addition of the Cantalupi range now
brings the Italian art of marine lighting right into the Palmawatch supply and installation capability. This gives the company the product selection, expertise and back up to carry out total lighting schemes both internally and externally on any yacht. Each Cantalupi light is expertly engineered and skilfully built to the highest specification. From the lighting concept to the final result, Palmawatch together with Cantalupi, can offer technical assistance to architects, shipyards, boat owners and designers to create unique styles and atmospheres with the use of LEDs. Now with the Oceanair range at their disposal, Palmawatch can provide a host of interior blinds and accessories that are designed and engineered especially for the luxury yachting market. These range from the wellknown SKYVENETIAN model for windows, portlights and patio doors, through to Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds and an elite choice of curtains and soft furnishings.
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MALLORCA NEWS Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking Walk of the Month November: Valldemossa to Deià On a clear day, this is one of the most stunning walks on the island. It is challenging, with a steep climb out of Valldemossa and a long steep descent into Deia (with 1 or 2 brief nervous moments for those who suffer from vertigo), but it’s well worth the effort for the views along the north western coast. There are also lots of examples of the old forest dwellers’ settlements, so we get the opportunity to learn about Mallorca’s rural history. Overall a real treat and one of our favourite stages of the GR221 or Dry Stone Route. We start our walk in the centre of Valldemossa, and
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soon head uphill through the woods along stony old mule tracks. We continue steeply uphill for some time with an occasional breather, and fabulous look-out points with sweeping views of Palma in the distance and the coast beyond Valldemossa. We come across the remains of charcoal burners’ settlements, old lime kilns and other ancient forest activities. For part of this trail we join the Archduke’s bridleway, an old cobbled path built by the Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator in the 1860s to ‘70s. The local residents thought he was mad at the time but we walkers are eternally grateful to him for leaving us this fabulous scenic route. From here we get stunning panoramic views of the coast and surrounding Tramuntana mountains. Our descent into the pretty village of Deia is long and steep and much of it is through beautiful holm oak
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woods, where we walk on soft narrow leafy paths, which are a sharp contrast to the stony ascent and mainly hard, rocky surfaces. We can highly recommend this walk - it’s a real Mallorcan experience! Highlights: Amazing views, ancient historical remains and a beautiful oak forrest on
our way down to Deià. Facts about this walk: • Area: North West. • Length: 8km • Walking Time: 5hrs (breaks not included). • Ascent/descent: 520m/800m. • Difficulty: Challenging. Please contact us for more info and available walks!!
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MALLORCA NEWS We are pleased to offer readers a 10% discount on treatments when they join our Pink Flamingo Yacht Club, join in store. To make an appointment call on 0034 871 577 836 and treat yourself to that well deserved relaxation after your hard season!
(+34) 871 577 836 Pink Flamingo Hours of Business Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 8.00 pm Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Sunday Closed Following an extensive refurbishment to create a beach chic style one stop designation to be beach and resort ready, Pink Flamingo opened its doors on 1st July 2014. Offering a wonderful relaxed environment to enjoy Boutique Shopping and Professional Spa Treatments with warm and gracious service. Our Urban Spa is conveniently located in Palma centre, Paseo Mallorca, just one minute walk from the Saratoga Hotel. Beautiful cool treatments rooms, funky manicure and pedicure stations will help you to relax and enjoy amazing treatments. Including, Virtual Pain Free Lycon Waxing, our super wax from Australia , Award winning Facials using
the Professional Skin Care Range Ark Skincare and Body Treatments that really deliver results. Treatments can be booked as courses of 5, you will receive the 6th treatment complimentary.
We welcome all the readers of The Islander to come and experience the unique difference at Pink Flamingo.
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As well as this, Dovaston Crew also have a brand new social media job board and have launched Helen’s Helpful Hints in order to bring those added little extras and accessibility of information to their audience. Helen Warren leads Dovaston Crew. As as ex yacht chief stewardess and build team crew member she has a wealth of industry experience. She talks of her objective within the new approach,
Each week there is a fantastic value Spa Menu Del dia available between 12.00 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, you will leave looking and feeling amazing. The Hip and chic boutique is the number one destination for the absolute must haves for beach and resort wear- from cover -ups and beachwear , to day-to-night transition. Stylish, chic and original brands with passion and heart. We have gracefully combined a fabulous mixture of products hand-picked from all over the world, including Heidi Klein, Sea Folly, Orlebar Brown, Gandys, Twenty Violets and many more.
audience invited to vote. The crew member in the photo with the most votes each month will win a prize! Dovaston Crew also invite crew members and newbies to send in their photos to be in with a chance of winning.
info@dovaston.com Dovaston Crew Give Their Public Image a ‘Face’-Lift It is six months since the Sovren House Group acquired Dovaston Crew and the brand new team are pulling out all the stops to give the business a new lease of life. Dovaston have recently launched their social media campaign, including the “Face of Dovaston Crew”, whereby each week, new photos of crew will be added to their social media and the
‘Our vision is to make our crew selection company the first choice for professional , discerning owners, captains and crew alike and have recruited an experienced team to bring this to fruition.’ Helen says, ‘Dovaston Crew’s reputation is testament to their knowledge and professionalism. Placing crew is so much more than matching a CV to a job vacancy, it is about knowing and understanding the unique pressures of the yachting industry and treating each client as an individual to join a unique team on a yacht.’ ‘Dovaston Crew: superb crew selection’ is not just the mission but also the fundamental philosophy of the company.
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MALLORCA NEWS Hydraulic Services Mallorca T. (+34) 971 253 647 M. (+34) 660 756 691 hydraulicservicesmallorca.com Hydraulic Matters In this article we will talk about hydraulics and the importance of having a good and correct filter system fitted in your system controlling your yacht! It all started about 1950 when the military air planes “all of a sudden started to fall down from the sky”! Nobody knew at that time what was really going on, and why this was happening. The engineers took apart the systems, had a good look with their eyes, and could not find anything obviously wrong .They then put it back together and guess what??… The planes fell down even more frequently…!!The more they took them apart, the worse it got! After some thinking and using
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a magnifying glass they all agreed on the solution. A simple filter, similar to a coffee filter was put on the return line and finally the planes managed to stay up for a much longer time. Since that moment, the filter producers have not stopped researching and developing There is nothing worse than opening up a hydraulic plant in, for example, a dirty and filthy shipyard where sanding and painting is going on amongst sand blasting etc. It is the worst possible environment. Just to give you an idea of the numbers ….. A good fresh eye can see down to 40um. 1um = 1micron = 0.001mm Human hairs are about 70um. Todays Load Sense systems (LS) using most commonly variable axial piston pumps requires: 10um absolute filtration grade. (Servo valves about 3um.) Not to
get confused with nominal filtration grades! Most problems in the systems occur just after refit and services. 99% of the people uses a “half filthy” funnel to top up the system instead of a small portable filling unit, which quite easily cleans the oil before destroying components. Interestingly,
new oil is NOT clean enough in most cases even straight from a new bucket! There are way too many accidents are caused by neglecting the power of hydraulics, but we at HSM have an understanding and the experience required in this field.
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Tim and Bill after spotting a huge gap in the market of the ever expanding yachting industry on the island.
Innovation3 Innovation3 is celebrating their first year of trading this month. The company was set up by 3 mutual friends: Leo,
Leo Kilmartin explained “Like all new businesses, this first year has been a really tough one for us, setting up our facility and also having to
We have just bought our second mobile workshop and are excited to announce the arrival of our new CNC machine, which will enable us to offer our clients a complete manufacturing package. Working alongside the wellestablished Carkeek Design Partners Company (www. carkeekdesignpartners.com), we can now take our clients requirements through all of the stages from concept to component design.
we can discuss with captains what their ideas will look like and how it will function before we start the manufacturing process. Once we have all the information needed, we can then use the CNC to cut precision tooling and begin making the component. Being able to offer our clients a completely in-house option will greatly improve quality, speed and efficiency for our future projects. We are finding ourselves working more frequently with preimpregnated materials. This also calls for accurate CNC cut moulds to optimise the use of the ever evolving material technologies in the Composites Industry. With some great upcoming projects already confirmed on a TP52, Mini Maxi and Wally Cento Innovation3 are looking forward to yet another busy season ahead.
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BMComposites BMComposites are now gearing up for the new refit season in Palma having had a busy year to date with the creation of some great new designs and products. To mention but a few examples we have the Dubois designed SY Moonbird bimini, some innovative additions to the super yacht Aglaia, a composite fore peak refit for Velsheda, as well as some high tech below water mods to the beautiful Spirt 100 Gaia. Perhaps our best achievement this year has been the creation of a retro-fitted bowsprit for the race boat Shockwave over the summer. This was completed in an extremely tight time window with the team only having two weeks between the Copa del Rey and the Sardinia Maxi cup for fitting the new extended sprit. BMC have now built over 10 bowsprits, the latest being in progress right now for a swan 90 based here in Palma.
More super yachts are opting for the retro bowsprit as it obviously gives a much greater and competitive performance downwind. Working alongside Luca Brenta, Freyrs and Dubois, to name but a few for the styling, BMComposites then have excellent long term relations with SPGurit for the engineering side. Using the latest carbon pre-preg technologies, CNC mouldings and autoclave cured quality we can ensure a superior product for our clients. We are now looking forward to an exciting winter with several projects already underway using 3D imagery scanning and the latest in design technology. With these tools at our disposal, and after an upgrade to our current workshop facilities, we at BMComposites are expanding our capabilities and are looking forward to an exciting 2015 season.
crossfitpalmademallorca.com (+34) 971 44 72 40 CROSSFIT “The Real Urban Training” Arrives in Palma On Friday the 7th of November, the new official Crossfit centre in Palma is opening its doors inviting to all those interested in joining the bigger and bigger Crossfit Community. Under the slogan “Real Urban Training” the most booming and complete sport in the world, comes to the island under the guidance of great and experienced professionals. Crossfit Palma de Mallorca welcomes all sport minded persons, from the already experienced ones to beginners. The small group personal training sessions are individually guided by our Training Team. What is Crossfit? Crossfit training is a type of constantly varied, high intensity, functionally executed exercises. Crossfit is
a programme of strength and overall physical conditioning to develop muscle tone and increase the cardiovascular endurance through the combination of different disciplines at the same time, such as athletics, gymnastics or weightlifting. With the use of your own body, kettle bells, weight balls, climbing ropes, weight bars, wall mounts, rowing machines and others…you will get fitter in an efficient and fun way. Crossfit Palma de Mallorca Box offers 400 square meters of space which is superbly equipped with the latest gear, changing rooms and showers, a snack shop, relaxing area and bar. The Opening Party will take place the 7th of November from 7 pm, at the Box located in the well-known Poligono Can Valero, Calle Hadepema 10, box 4, with Crossfit demo, DJ session and more… We look forward to welcoming you there!
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Restaurante A Ma Maison C/ Soler 18 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 919 697 www.tiasaloua.com A Ma Maison Celebrating 3rd Anniversary! Restaurant A Ma Maison, the well-known Tunisian eatery in Santa Catalina, Palma, which is owned and run by the infamous Saloua Sfar, recently held an amazing wine tasting dinner in cooperation with
Bodegas Bordoy, with whom they have a long and strong working relationship. Their next event is celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of Restaurant A Ma Maison, on Saturday the 22nd of November, where a special party evening of food and wine will take place, for just 35 euros per head. The evening promises great food and drink as well as a few surprises along the way! One of the wines on offer at the party, and is exclusive to A Ma Maison will be Terra de Mares from Bodegas Bordoy. A superb red wine, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot and one which their oenologist, Sergio Navarro, rates very highly. Sergio is a hugely experienced and respected oenologist, and is able to help explain the complexities of wine in plain language, which enhances the tasting experience enormously. On the night of the celebration, Saloua will be ably assisted by her trusty
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sidekick Laura, but also making a special guest appearance for one night only is Saloua’s mother, who used to be the personal chef to the Tunisian President for many years. This hugely experienced team is sure to produce a buffet to remember, with a number of Arabic twists I’m sure! Saloua and her staff would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to all their customers both old and new for helping to make A Ma Maison one of the most popular restaurants in Palma, and look forward to serving them for many years to come.
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MALLORCA NEWS Nautipaints Nautipaints is a local company established in the heart of Palma de Mallorca since 1971. In the last few years we have taking the lead in the marine industry. We have two main departments, ship chandlery, and super yacht painting. Thanks to our personalized service and the quality of our works, we have gained the trust and loyal custom of numerous clients. We are committed to offer a premium costumer service by meeting all of our client´s needs while in town, and even overseas. -Marina and/or shipyard mooring arrangement -Hauling out of the water onto dry docks, -Painting works -Supplying of all necessary products for all type of vessels; sailing or motor, anywhere from small recreational crafts up to large length super yachts. Notice the great and convenient locations of our shops. Main ship chandlery is next to RCNP, and our secondary one inside of STP shipyard.
Over 40 years in the market is the best reference for the professionalism of our company. At Nautipaints we understand that your time is invaluable, and with that in mind we would like to introduce our newest “tool”… Nautiapp. “Your order, one touch away from your passerelle.” Nautiapp is a time saving and handy system to process orders. We have optimized our delivery service by offering you an easier and faster way to place orders. Do it anywhere at any time in the palm of your hand, and you will receive it right on the spot! Download Nautiapp for free on your Android or IOS phone, log in and enjoy of your orders in four simple steps: 1. Choose the category of your interest 2. Choose the products that you like to order 3. Go to your shopping cart 4. Send and Confirm When to Expect Your Goods… - Morning delivery between 9:00 and 10:00am - Afternoon delivery between 3:00 and 4:00pm Note: Your delivery time will be according to the time when the order is placed. Time frames are subject to changes upon special requests.
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Antibes: (+33) 493 34 47 73 Palma: (+34) 971 677 154 Bluewater Announce Brand New Simulators for Nav & Radar Courses This summer, we have been busy installing 2 brand new state-of-the-art simulators with the latest Transas software and graphics. Now, all of our students in Antibes and Palma will benefit from the biggest investment we have ever made in our facilities with a 5 screen, full mission bridge in both locations. The new equipment and software are in keeping with the latest yachting standards
and regulations on bridges both in the commercial and luxury segments. In addition to the Nav & Radar simulator, we have also installed a brand new ECDIS trainer in Biot, featuring the latest Transas, Kelvin Hughes and PC Maritime software to help you learn the different systems in the ever growing demand for ECDIS training. The graphics on both systems are visually stunning. Bluewater has approval from the MCA to offer all of the course modules required to obtain internationally recognised CoCs (Certificate of Competency).
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Showroom Digital Cinema Protectora 14 (Esquina con Jaume III), Palma T. (+34) 971 71 00 75 comercial@digitalcinema.es Sonos Boost Wireless Sound system in every room of your Yacht SONOS The most powerful wireless product ever built it is up to two times more powerful than BRIDGE, BOOST provides enterprise-grade wireless performance for unparalleled reliability, even in situations with wireless connectivity problems. Sonos is becoming even better as we launch a major software update that will allow Sonos to set up and run an existing Wi-Fi network. From now on, a wired connection to a router or a SONOS BRIDGE is no longer needed. The unique approach of Sonos WiFi has allowed Hi-Fi sound to be experienced in any part of the yacht without a SONOS BRIDGE. Now, new customers can use the Wi-Fi configuration that works with a lot of simple configurations of SONOS models. The exclusive Sonos network, which is obtained only through a wired connection to a router or a SONOS BRIDGE,
remains the best way to ensure the best “bombproof” experience, specifically for the following scenarios: 1. Properties where the WiFi signal does not reach all the rooms where you want to place a speaker. 2. Configurations home theatre Sonos, sub or rear speakers; PlayBar independent does not require a wired connection BRIDGE 3. Customers who already use a BRIDGE or another component wired to your router already benefiting from a dedicated Sonos network and not have to change anything. IMPROVE THE SIGNAL Along with the development of the software update today, we have been working on an even more powerful wireless accessory as an alternative to BRIDGE, whose name is SONOS BOOST, which will be available later this year. Keep your eyes open for BOOST official releases in the coming months. Our advances in pure wireless audio will continue to fulfil the promise of continued improved developments. Thus, a SONOS system can be started from 199 € PVP (PLAY1 synchronized directly, via Wi-Fi with a local router) UPDATE IOS 4 AND 5 The iOS4 and 5 devices including the first generation of iPad, iPhone 3G and the second and third generation iPod touch, no longer work with the Sonos systems when performing this update.
www.rsb-rigging.com RSB to Re-step Heaviest Mast Ever to be Stepped in Palma Last week the RSB Rigging Solutions team re-stepped the 22 Ton, 65 meter mast onboard the Perini Navi 56m Ketch, SY Asahi; the heaviest mast ever to be re-stepped in Palma. Asahi sailed back from Hawaii in February specifically to get this project completed by RSB. The boat arrived in Palma de Mallorca in April and the RSB team have been working all summer on her rigging service program. During September the team have been redressing both masts and preparing them for the re-stepping procedure. Due to the weight of Asahi’s main mast it is again necessary to bring the crane for the re-step over from Barcelona.
Steve Branagh the managing director of RSB states: “Asahi’s main mast is 65m high, manufactured out of aluminium and weighs 22 Tons. This has been a huge project for both RSB Rigging Solutions and the STP yard in Palma de Mallorca as Asahi requires a 450 Ton crane to lift the rigs; at 80m, it is the biggest crane that has ever been used in the yard. Our riggers have been working very hard throughout the summer on a number of ongoing projects, with Asahi being one of our major summer rigging programs. It is with great pleasure that we complete the Asahi restep and we are all proud to have been part of such an interesting and challenging project.”
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www.marineinspirations.org African Student-Sailors in the Balearics Bradley Felix and Ronaldo Strauss are surely very lucky lads. They are students at the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, where they are finishing their last three years of secondary schooling, studying the normal curriculum subjects plus Marine Economics and Nautical Science. They are bursary students from underprivileged and lessadvantaged backgrounds, and both aspire to embracing a maritime career at sea. Marine Inspirations, a charitable initiative founded by two retired superyacht captains, arranged sponsorship to fly the two seventeen-year-old lads from Africa over to Mallorca to expose them to the dynamic super-yacht scene here in the Balearics over an eleven day period. The two candidates were chosen by the headmaster of their college based on suitability within their studyyear and their study results. It was the first time that Bradley had been on an aeroplane,
let alone out of South Africa. Ronaldo is from the small fishing town of Luderitz, in Namibia. The boys arrived in Palma on Saturday the 4th of October, and sailed aboard the 24 metre classic schooner “Aloha-J of Cariba” across to Ibiza to participate in the exciting new Ibiza Rendezvous Regatta event. During this time they were fully integrated as part of the yacht’s crew and gained valuable hands-on seamanship experience. As part of the mentoring program they were also taken for tours aboard eight other yachts - both motor and sail – meeting the crews and being shown the diversity that exists in yachts and boats, both in size, concept, and type. With a busy sailing programme underway in Ibiza not much spare-time was left over, but the boys did get the chance to see and explore the old-towns and culture of both Palma and Ibiza. All-in-all this has been a life-changing experience for both of these young men. One can imagine the stories that they will be able to regale their friends with when they get back to Cape Town this week…
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voyage, or simply for a work-experience period. If a yacht is not readily available for use, or not actually owned by the interested sponsor, then the inspired supporter could themselves anyway sponsor a student aboard another yacht by providing a flightticket, or by helping to cover event-expenses, in amounts no matter how large or small. Marine Inspirations intends to avoid handling - as far as possible - any cash donations, but rather structuring the concept so as to put the two parties in direct contact with each other during the planning stages and event period. Following the great success of the dynamic new Ibiza Rendezvous event, the Marine Inspirations team are now actively researching the next suitable event and are encouraging people to visit their website so as to get actively involved with such a worthwhile and valuable initiative.
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brain-child of Anthony Just and Phil Wade, was started in May this year and this is their first project. Anthony and Phil say that their ambition is to encourage youngsters to take up and embrace the career-path that gave both of them such an adventurous lifestyle in yachting and worldexperience in years gone by. They want to inspire and involve other yacht owners and captains to assist with similar mentoring programs on a direct student-by-student basis. Marine Inspirations will act as the platform and forum to put boat captains and owners in direct contact with prospective young mariners. This would mean that the interested sponsor would contact Marine Inspirations via their website www.marineinspirations. org and would then be put directly in touch with a suitable young candidate - not necessarily only from southern Africa, but from anywhere in the world. The sponsor can then offer a berth or sailing-time aboard their yacht for a regatta, delivery-
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MALLORCA NEWS in the 10th century, although archaeologists assert that the city has existed since the 6th century. By the early 17th century, Khiva had become the capital of the Khanate of Khiva, ruled by a branch of the Astrakhans, a Genghisid dynasty. Khiva,Bukhara,Samarkand are located on the crossroad of The Great Silk Road as important posts that connected two powerful lands, China and Rome. Berlin –Beijing: The New Silk Road 31.08.2014 – 17.10.2014 A unique 13.000km adventure with a classic Mercedes E 320. Andy Leeman, Yacht Centre Palma, undertakes a major expedition each year, normally by RIB or Canoe, but this year’s experience was a very dry one and very different. Below, he gives us a taste of this epic adventure! I joined the legendary Silk Road Rally from Berlin to Beijing in Volgograd. Driving with a classic car over 4,000 km on the legendary Silk Road from Volgograd Russia to Osh in Kyrgyzstan. In 15 days we crossed four countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to the border of China. Breathtaking landscapes, cultural highlights from 1001 nights, exciting encounters with foreign cultures and of course the unique experience of driving our own car.
Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful South Russia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea - The brutal Vastness of Kazakhstan and the Ferghana Valley - Pearls of the Silk Road like Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Kashgar, - A super Partner with Henning Redder the owner of the classic car.
Now, the Silk Road had got us and we loved the colourful Bazaars, the people and the busy oriental life. -The teams were a mixture of Germans, Swiss and Dutch folks looking for an adventure. Our professional Guides did a superb job and believe me it was not always easy to keep everybody happy.
The first days there was not much to see except straight roads, dry steppe and once in a while a Camel or some locals working in the Gas industry.
I have to say thanks to Henning Redder who invited me to join his team. We had a great time together and became real buddies. I hope you enjoyed my little adventure.
The vastness of Kazakhastan’s desert did not offer much until we reached the border to Uzbekistan.
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VC Metalwork Announce the Opening of their Brand New Workshop Historically, Vicente Libertini, founder of the company, has run a highly skilled workforce in Mallorca providing all metalwork design and fabrication services for the local superyacht industry. The business has grown steadily over the years through reputation and hard work alone. One year ago, Vicente invited ex super yacht and J-Class captain James King to join the team. Since then Vc Metalwork have expanded their workforce, employing four more fabricators, and
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now they are proud to announce the opening of their brand new workshop. Vc Metalwork have been busy refurbishing their new workshop which will be launching officially at the end of the month plus a complete overhaul of the existing premises ready to house the new inventory of machines. Vc Metalwork have doubled their work space to 350m2 by acquiring the workshop immediately adjacent to them in Son Castello which boasts private parking for clients. With this new acquisition and the purchase of the brand new machines, Vc will be, more than ever, capable of delivering the finest metal fabrication work in Palma de Mallorca. Commercial Director James King states, ‘Here at VC Metalwork we are focused on our clients’ high standards and demand for a cost effective solution. With this in mind we have invested considerably to bring all services in house which ultimately reduces build times and increases control of the quality. Our new facility means that we are able to separate our polishing and grinding areas to a fully extracted zone leaving the fabrication workshop free of contaminants. With the most experienced team of fabricators on the island and now one of the best facilities we are well placed to continue our structured growth to meet the increasing demand of the industry both locally and abroad.’ VC Metalwork in Palma de Mallorca design and fabricate high quality marine components. Experts in marine & aerospace materials e.g Titanium, 17-ph4, Nitronic 50, Duplex 2205, hybrid plastics.
MALLORCA NEWS To Book: Carol Allen IIMS ca@iims.org.uk (+44) 2392 313010 IIMS Training Day & SCWG Meeting Friday 7th November 2014 Venue: Sala de Actos, Muelle Viejo 17, Planta 1, Palma 0900: Coffee & registration 0930 - 1100: Matrix Insurance - Karen Brain & Amanda Rudd – Handling Client Disputes and Identifying Claims. An interactive session! 11.15 - 1230: Masts & Rigging - Kim Skov-Nielsen. Rigging maintenance and replacement schedules - including Q&A session. 1230 - 1400: Lunch 1400 - 1600: CA Training Tonnage surveys - John Excell. John will present guidance on conducting tonnage surveys - Simple Monohulls, Break Decks, measuring Multihulls.
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In addition, Precision Marine Engineering is now offering water analysis for galley tap water and more. “It’s an important area that is often over looked on Yachts, how safe is the water onboard for crew and guests?” Jon brings over 22 years as an Engineer and Chief Engineer in the Royal Navy with knowledge of all auxiliary equipment on Destroyers and Aircraft carriers and their various water making systems. He will be based in Precision Marine Engineering new STP Office and can be contacted below for any sales, installation and service required.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE array requires a lot more power, and as a result needs to be cooled and has cooling built in, whereas the Kymeta panels like heat and use a fraction of the power. They are both being developed for Ku and Ka band, and have similar scan angles. Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Boats, Planes and Automobiles – Monaco and Alicante Following my comments in last month’s column regarding the iPhone 6 and my desire to own one, well, I’m pleased to say that I now have one on order and am very much looking forward to getting my hands on it at the end of October. David, VP for our office in Florida, arrived at the Monaco Yacht Show armed with one of the first, and he hadn’t been able to bend his - yet. If you haven’t heard about the bendability of the iPhone 6 take a look at #bendgate on Twitter. There were some very imaginative ideas on our booth as to how to test the bendability in the back pocket of tight jean shorts! Monaco Yacht Show – Why weren’t we selling aircraft and helicopters? I suppose we really should have realised in advance that having a large Airbus Defence and Space logo on our booth might attract some potential purchasers who were looking
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for planes and helicopters rather than the services of our premium VSAT service provider. Nothing surprises me any more at Monaco and, sure enough on consecutive days, we had enquires for both. Ever resourceful, Dermot our sales manager for France, took the helicopter enquirer to see the Airbus helicopter on the upper level, helped with the sale, then brought back a few brochures for our booth so that we were prepared for any future enquiries. Did we get the order? We are still waiting to hear! So, what else did we get up to and see at Monaco? As per usual there was the usual excess of everything. Following on from our showstopping introduction of the Kymeta flat panel satellite antenna at the show in 2013, Phasor Solutions were showing their phased array flat panel. It was good to see this in the flesh, having found little information on the internet. This uses proven phased array technology that has been in use by the military for some years. It is totally different technology to the metamaterials new technology being used by Kymeta. The main difference is that phased
Kymeta has already tested both transmit and receive operations of their antenna, whereas the Phasor transmit testing is still to take place. It will be interesting to see the time to market and launch price for both these new systems. On Monday 22nd September Kymeta successfully tested tracking a moving O3B satellite using a fixed panel on earth. This was the first real live test of their tracking systems. The Show is scheduled to change over the next few years as the Darse Nord tent together with the Kiwi village will be moved to the dock outside Stars and Bars while that corner of the port is converted into a car park. They plan to take 4 years – must be one helluva car park! It is also planned to accommodate 120m yachts on the cruise ship dock. If they are closing off the Darse Nord corner of the port, I wonder what will happen to the Grand Prix circuit? Volvo Ocean Race using Cobham technology You will no doubt see coverage from the Editor in this issue of the Volvo Ocean Race
start. Simon and I happened to be there at the same time, and found ourselves on neighbouring spectator boats on the start line taking a photo of each other taking a photo! This, the 2014-2015 edition, is a nine-month marathon on the seas, passing through four oceans and five continents, and calling at 11 ports around the world. Cobham SATCOM has installed the same SAILOR satellite and radio communication equipment as used throughout the commercial maritime industry on each and every Volvo Ocean 65, in addition to providing the radio equipment that the organisers will use for logistics during in-port racing and leg starts. I was a guest of Cobham SATCOM and had a very interesting few days. As you may be aware, each yacht is an identical “one-design” this year and there are very strict rules to make sure they stay that way. This will make the race very competitive; the race will be won by the best crew as there will not be a best boat. The “one-design” rule means it is cheaper for the sponsors, and each yacht should be capable of two Volvo campaigns before
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE needing to be retired. Seven state-of-the-art Volvo Ocean 65s, each equipped with a complete SAILOR satellite & communications package from Cobham SATCOM and broadcasting solutions from Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, left Alicante bound for Cape Town on Saturday 11th October 2014, as the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 edition got underway. SAILOR FleetBroadband will enable voice and data connectivity during the 38,739 mile race. It will ensure the teams have access to the latest weather reports, whilst providing the reliable broadband link for each team’s dedicated Onboard Reporter to send HD video, audio, pictures
and stories back to VOR HQ, so the millions of race fans can follow the action. Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance Broadcast Equipment will also play a vital role in capturing the sights, sound and action of the race. Nearly 100 TV stations around the world have committed to broadcasting Volvo Ocean Race coverage so far. What used to be an old warehouse in the dock at Alicante is now a fantastic high tech race HQ. All the communications from the yachts land there. They expect to process millions of terabytes of video footage.
“The SAILOR equipment allows this race to happen. It’s how we share our story with the world. It allows us to know what the weather is doing and to get a jump on the shore side activity. When things break at sea, we can alert the shore crew and they can start sourcing solutions immediately, instead of waiting for us to get in. But not only does the SAILOR equipment exist to aid our performance and telemetry, it allows us to keep in touch with the outside world and is our lifeline if things were to go awry,” says Charlie Enright, Skipper, Team Alvimedica. “We’ve shipped over 40,000 SAILOR FleetBroadband units to date, making it by far the most popular terminal for the Inmarsat network,” says Jan Michelsen, Vice President, Maritime Business, Cobham SATCOM. “Thousands of commercial ships communicate using SAILOR FleetBroadband and this is the third time it has been used as the primary onboard communications system for the Volvo Ocean Race, so we’re confident it can provide the connectivity needed even in the most extreme conditions the teams will face.”
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Letter From the President October 2014 A few days ago AENIB joined the plenary session of the Palma Town hall to express the support of the association for the reform of Club Maritimo Molinar, near Palma. The association considers the reform essential not only for revitalizing the area, but also to keep alive the oldest nautical entity of the Balearic Islands. In this newsletter we also deal with the recent decision to allow charter activity for non-EU flagged yachts in the Balearics the adaptation of the British Large Yacht Code into the Spanish legislation and other current issues. At AENIB we are convinced that the reform of Club Maritimo Molinar is essential. The recreational nautical sector is one of the most important segments of the Balearic economy (the everincreasing number of new vessel registrations in the islands provides sufficient proof of this). According to the calculations by the professor of geography at UIB, Onofre Rullán (Diario de
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Mallorca 26/09/2014), the club could achieve 11 million euros in benefit with the extension of the port, which would mean double return on the initial investment. The upgrade of the port would bring along revaluation of the whole area, increase the commercial activity and generate around 150 new jobs (between direct and indirect ones). AENIB has been collaborating with the Club to plan a renovation project that respects the environment, is open to the public and fits in with specific environment of the El Molinar neighbourhood. We believe that this project is a great opportunity, not only for the nautical sector, but for the City of Palma itself. The reform should be carried out, otherwise we run a risk of losing the oldest nautical entity of the Balearic Islands. A few weeks ago the local government authorized charter activity for nonEU flagged vessels in the Balearic Islands. The decision is a result of numerous meetings that AENIB, with the support of ANEN, had with the corresponding
authorities to highlight the necessity of opening up our charter market to said vessels. According to the new regulations, non-EU flagged vessels above 14 m of length can offer charters in the Balearic waters, when evidence is provided that EU-flagged yachts of similar characteristics are not available. The owners have to apply for a license and comply with corresponding requirements in order to carry out charter activity. We believe this is a very positive development that will position the Balearic Islands as a nautical destination a bit closer to our competitors.
Another novelty that has been added to the legislative framework (this one at a national level) is the adaptation of the British Large Yacht Code to the Spanish normative. In summary, this means that the regulations that determine how these yachts are built will be harmonized with the major part of the industry internationally, which will lead to increased competitiveness of our superyacht sector. We would like to take the opportunity to praise the work by both ANEN as well as AEGY as the prime movers behind this agreement, and encourage the central government to continue adopting measures to bring the legislation concerning the Spanish nautical sector to the same level as our competitors.
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www.exposuremarine.com Exposure Marine Master of the Night EXPOSURE’s innovative, immensely powerful Man Overboard (MOB) strobe and search light, will ensure you can be found fast. This indispensible little light, designed to save lives at sea, does not even need to be switched on! When every second counts in a man overboard situation, its intelligent, motion activated technology means it can be simply thrown towards a person afloat. Once it hits the water a contact is created, and its highly visible, 1300 lumens strobe remains flashing until the water contact is broken. The MOB burn times last for one hour on high mode, five on medium and 20 hours on low. EXPOSURE’s patented Man Over Board Technology (MOBT), ensures the search light cannot be activated accidentally, and that no time is wasted with mechanical switches in an emergency. Programmed to sense motion when the MOB is initially picked up, it triggers the positive and negative charge terminals to actively seek a connection for a period of 30
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seconds. The strobe starts flashing, after 8 consecutive seconds in the water when the connection is confirmed. Once activated, the MOB light auto-checks the connection every 60 seconds. If the water connection has ceased, it will deactivate to save battery life. The MOB, which also doubles as a search light, is stored head down in a choice of lifejacket or wall mounted holster enabling the Quick Find Button to remain visible. The button also provides live battery feedback on the strobe’s remaining burntime, showing when it is time to recharge. A fully charged MOB light will remain active for 10 days. As well as the strobe, the MOB has a 1300 lumens, high power spot light to pinpoint an object and provide a periphery beam to illuminate the surrounding area. The MOB lights will be on board Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing throughout the current 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race, acting as both trimming light and Man Over Board strobe light. The crew have mounted the lights at various locations on the Volvo 65 Azzam, to enable quick grab access Please see EXPOSURE MARINE on Stand 03.223 at METS
www.antiroll.com Spectacular Presentation of the AntiRoll Roll Damping System Huge applause, fireworks and confetti accompanied the official unveiling of the first AntiRoll stabilization system on at BurgEquipment in Oostburg, AntiRoll’s production partner. After intensive engineering and test phases in collaboration with MARIN, TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, TNO, Brabant Engineering and Bosch Rexroth, production of the AntiRoll roll damping system started at the beginning of 2014 at BurgEquipment and its sister company BurgMetaal. The first AntiRoll system came off the production line in September and, following its celebratory introduction to the market, will now be installed in the 37 meter Wim van der Valk Trawler ‘Vagabundus’. “We are proud that we are able to produce such a outstanding and advanced fully Dutch product for the marine industry. It is a pleasure to work with the people behind AntiRoll, Arnold van Aken and Patrick Noor. Their knowledge and experience in the field of stabilizers is extensive. That gives us and the customer
a lot of confidence. The reactions of the guests after the presentation were overwhelming and very promising.” comments Piet van Burg, owner of BurgEquipment and BurgMetaal and shareholder of AntiRoll. AntiRoll is a roll damping system specifically designed for superyachts. Thanks to its unique, dual-axis fin stabilizer, which rotates whilst sailing and flaps at anchor, AntiRoll provides stabilization both underway and at zero speed without any compromise of performance in either circumstance The curved, high-aspect ratio fin significantly reduces the drag by between 50 and 75 percent whilst sailing which in turn has a positive impact on the fuel consumption. In addition, with the fin flapping at zero speed as opposed to rotating, a greater lifting force is generated providing a more stable platform. Of particular interest for sail yachts, the fin is also retractable and can be partly folded back in to the hull. This leaves only minor resistance whilst sailing - a feature welcomed by sailing enthusiasts and which solves well known problems related to non-retractable fins. AntiRoll uses an innovative hybrid drive system resulting in relatively low power requirements.
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METS 2014 This month on the 18th/19th and 20th November sees the latest edition of METS in Amsterdam, where the global yachting industry meet up each November for an intense 3 days trade show and networking, plus a wee bit of socialising! For anyone in the industry who has never been to the show, I would strongly recommend a visit, it’s an amazing show of equipment from every part of the globe.
You will find everything from propulsion, navigation, fittings, communications and safety equipment to furniture, construction materials, electrical installations, clothing and marine paints and coatings. Many of these products will be on show for the first time at METS, and some will be competing for the much coveted DAME Award, the internationally recognised prize for innovative new product design awarded on the first day of METS. The world’s number
one international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories has enormous industry prestige and a worldwide commercial impact. To win the DAME is the ultimate accolade for companies and innovators, and all the nominations for the award are seen as trendsetters for the next generation of product development. With three different levels of distinction – the Overall DAME Winner, Category Winners and Special
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS 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.
Looking at global regions, the USA completed around 35% of September’s sales and we would expect the US portion to increase over the coming months, as their confidence appears to be holding up and their pre-season spree gets fully underway. 10% of these completions had been reduced in price in the last quarter, 30% had seen a reduction in the last 6 months and 35% had never been reduced in asking price. 10% of the total sold was sailing vessels. The rise in the number of price reductions over the month was totally expected and the overall number for September is absolutely in line with previous years and not a cause for concern.
The rise in the number of price reductions over the month was totally expected and the overall number for September is absolutely in line with previous years and not a cause for concern. Looking at what is coming onto the market, it is no surprise to see that this number has had a slight increase, since owners try to position their vessels to take advantage of the autumn selling-season.
Looking at this data more closely, a third of the new entrants were from the USA and we would also expect their share to grow over the month as the Fort Lauderdale boatshow approaches at the end of October. The Med charter market has seen one of its strongest seasons for many years and where the Caribbean season has struggled since the start of the GFC, we are seeing better data, with only 10% of 30-45m motor vessels without any activity over Christmas and New Year. Although it is still early days for the remainder of the season, around 50% of these boats have no activity between January and the end of March 2015, but this number is far better than the 68% that had nothing a month ago. We will see how things stand in a month from now!
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September is always a curious month in yacht brokerage and charter; on the cusp of the end of the Mediterranean season, full of boatshows and the start of the autumn sales period. Sales traditionally fall over this month, as many purchases have already been made in time to enjoy the summer season and a natural pause emerges, as buyers wait for the boatshow season and try to take the opportunity of a purchase post-season, when prices might be more flexible or reduced. Sellers on the other hand, take advantage of the boatshows and the buying season to sell their vessels having enjoyed them over the summer and moving them along in the autumn, thereby avoiding winter costs. The good news is that even though down, September’s number is as strong as or better than the last four years, proving that 2014 continues to be a far better year than in recent times.
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Info: Guy Thackray at twoaterinfo@gmail.com Press enquiries: Peter Franklin yachtmedia.buz@gmail.com Twoater...Social Intelligence for Boaters The pleasure of boating and sharing its experiences with others has taken on a whole new meaning for yacht owners, crews and guests during the last few years due to the ‘Mobile Device Revolution.’ These days just about every boat has tablets or smartphones onboard when cruising, and these are already sending photos and cruising comments to the various social networks to share with friends and family. So, wouldn’t it be great if a lot of this valuable data could be captured in a single mobile application dedicated exclusively to boaters? This would enable everyone to input information about where they are boating, and also to access what they need to know from others who have taken their boats to
places yet to be discovered! Well now it has been made possible... With Twoater, the Social Intelligence Network for boaters. Twoater is the brainchild of Guy Thackray a keen yachtsman himself, who like so many creators of useful concepts, simply saw a need that was crying out to be met! Having sailed for most of his life, Guy had seen first-hand how arriving at a strange port could be a harrowing experience, and frequently a waste of precious ‘quality time’, because updated information on ‘where to go, for what’ was often not available, or out of date. So, Guy developed the Twoater concept based on the fact that whoever has been to a port, or cruised in a certain area, will be able to share his or her vital knowledge of all the things that a yachtsman needs to know. And of course that data will soon build up, and be available for the
Another key driver behind Thackray’s motivation was a desire to improve safety, an objective that everyone who spends time afloat would agree with. So the Twoater App has a ‘PanPan’ emergency function built into it which can be customised by the user to send a direct and pre-populated SMS Twoat to a nominated ‘buddy.’ This operates in addition to reaching out to other Twoaters in the same cruising zone, who could come to assist in the unfortunate case of a genuine emergency at sea. (Note: This is not intended or designed to replace the accepted PanPan emergency procedure already in place, only to reinforce it, in appropriate coastal zones with adequate network coverage.) The thought process for Twoater from day one was to encourage users to think; ‘Boat & Twoat.... for instance a typical practical functionality in the software build is the ‘Track to Twoat’ option. With this, Twoaters are able to easily go to a #useful Twoat. For instance, a beautiful bay that someone Twoated about, or perhaps a great #restaurant. At sea one is shown the bearing and distance to sail, and on land a street map view. Both of these constantly update as you move towards your chosen position. Twoater’s originator and architect readily admits that
having created the world’s first social network for boaters, he now needs people to sign up, get engaged and Twoat their informative posts. For the sake of brevity and precision Twoats are restricted to 140 characters per entry, and Guy is highly aware that the quality, breadth and level of detail that becomes available to the Twoater Network is now dependent on the boaters who sign up. Guy says that he has great faith in the will and integrity of yachtsmen to provide such input, which just as importantly, will also be a lot of fun to do! As an example, Neyland Yacht Haven in Pembrokshire, situated in the UK’s only coastal national park, joined Twoater in its early stages. Their Director James Cotton said; “We could see the potential of a social media platform specifically aimed at the boating community. Both bertholders and visitors can easily keep in touch with each other, and with us for information and news” So now, Guy is making a special offer to new Twoaters who want to get involved in the fun, and share their cruising information with others. From now until 31st December 2014, every new Twoater who downloads the App and posts at least one #useful Twoat, will get the Extended Pack FREE until the end of 2015. (Note that the basic version will always be free).
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Positive Outlook for British Superyacht Industry
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Survey conducted by Superyacht UK reveals the value of the sector has grown to £492m, a 7.1% increase over 2012/13.
Greater levels of demand are also translating into more jobs. Statistics show that just under 3,700 full-time employees worked in the sector in 2013/14, a 4.1% rise over the previous year. Around 30% of companies increased their workforce, creating a net positive balance in employment across the sector of 24% this year compared to 17% in 2012/13.
Superyacht UK has released the results of its annual survey for the period 2013/14. The report shows the value of the British superyacht industry has grown to £492m in this period, a 7.1% increase from 2012/13. The survey also reveals that 69% of members surveyed rated the prospects for the next 12 months as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. The forecast is the most positive outlook for UK-based superyacht manufacturing and supply for seven years. Whilst last year’s headlines reported an increase in refit, this year it is new-builds that are driving the improved results with 57% of superyacht revenues from new orders. Overall, 59% of respondents experienced a higher workload over the last 12 months compared to the same period a year ago. Mike Carr, joint MD of Pendennis Shipyard and chairman of Superyacht UK, comments: “We are delighted to see the UK superyacht sector going from strength to strength, as demand for UK builders and suppliers and talent continues to grow. Its success is testament to our long-standing heritage in the superyacht sector combined with the breadth of areas in which the UK has continued 34
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Tom Chant, international development manager at Superyacht UK, says: “This year, British companies represented at Monaco Yacht Show will continue to gain visitor attraction. When people think of the Monaco Yacht Show they think of the ultimate wealth and luxury, but what the British superyacht industry also brings is a legacy of innovation and excellence across the industry.” Superyacht UK, a dedicated association of the British Marine Federation (BMF), has carried out its eighth annual survey for 2013/14 of its membership to determine year-on-year trends. The association represents 226 members and 70% of the total UK industry operating in the design, build, supply chain and service provision of yachts over 24m in length. The BMF is the trade association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, with more than 1,550 members.
By David Robinson Luxury yacht market shows strong signs of recovery Exhibitors at the Cannes and Southampton boat shows are expressing greater confidence. With two of the three European boat shows in September now over, there appears to be encouraging signs that the luxury yacht market is on a sustainable recovery path as opposed to a fragmented one. Speaking to IBI at both the Cannes and Southampton shows, many exhibitors were consistent in the view that the market is showing stronger signs and as a result there is greater confidence being expressed. In Cannes there were 95 global launches of new boats and yachts of all sizes with a full spread from tenders up to large 50m (164ft) or more superyachts. At Southampton there were 132 new launches in total comprising 22 global,
eight European, 68 European and 34 show debuts. Cannes had over 500 exhibitors and 500 boats on show and not dissimilar numbers applied to Southampton. In a press statement from Southampton, strong sales were reported throughout the duration of the show, with the very first sale of a boat being made by 10.30am on the opening day. Many companies reported equalling last year’s total sales by mid-week this year. Murray Ellis, managing director of National Boat Shows (NBS), said: “The PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014 has been a great success. More than 10,000 visitors got out on the water, families enjoyed a ride on the Boat Show Eye and boaters bought everything from canoes to multi-million pound yachts. The weather has been glorious and spirits have been high, once again confirming the PSP Southampton Boat Show as one of the world’s leading boat shows.”
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Gibraltar has two private marinas – Ocean Village marina and Queensway Quay. At Ocean Village, reconfiguration of its superyacht berths is still underway following the berthing within their facility of the yacht hotel vessel, Sunborn Gibraltar.
By David Robinson Gibraltar Looks to Strengthen Yacht Sector Through New Organisation By the end of this year, subject to government approval, a new Gibraltar Yachting Advisory Board could be established. The board is proposed to be a representative body of the 25 or so private companies linked to the superyacht and yacht sectors in Gibraltar and to be a proactive platform for expansion. “We are hopeful, subject to government approval, that the board will be formally in operation by the send of the year,” Mark Lincoln, operations director for World Marine Service, told IBI. “The board will comprise one representative for each of the seven sectors making up the yacht activities in Gibraltar. In addition to these we would also have the captain of the port and a member on behalf of the register.” The seven sectors are: , Marinas, Provisions and supplies, Bunkering, Insurance and financial, Companies linked to registration and flagging, Brokers and Training. Lincoln explained that in
the past there had been a Gibraltar superyacht forum organised by the Sovereign Group, but that the intention of the new board was to look at promoting the activities of the whole yacht sector and identify opportunities to expand it. There are plans for another forum but Sovereign Group has withdrawn from organising it. World Marine Service is part of the of a locally based group that also owns and operates the Queensway Quay marina, which has 185 berths for yachts up to 75m (246ft). The group also owns Atlas Executive Air and has a large property development portfolio. A statement on its website says: “Our group focus is always on the highest quality of service, be that on land, in the air or at sea. Our marine division has vast experience in the Strait of Gibraltar, and in particular North Africa, with excellent institutional relationships in place.”
In addition, a new 700-berth small boat marina is currently under construction at the Coaling Island jetty. This will also include a superyacht facility, which IBI understands will be 400m (1,310ft) long.
successful summer. The custom boatbuilder is aiming big, following a successful showing at last month’s Monaco Yacht Show, which saw its first sale to the Chinese market. The 9.5m Limousine model will be used as a tender for an 88m superyacht, the yard told local newspaper Falmouth Packet.
UK Boatbuilder to Expand Following Strong Monaco Show
Managing director Dave Cockwell told the news provider: “I am very much looking forward to expanding our skilled team of craftsmen here at Cockwells with more self-motivated and keen individuals in order to meet the growing demand.”
UK specialist motorboat manufacturer Cockwells has announced plans to expand its operations, following a highly
He added that moving into international market has always been a key part of their long-term growth strategy.
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Lincoln pointed out: “World Marine Service is active in both the commercial and yachting sectors but about 85-90% of our business is now yacht-related. We will, through the board, be trying to encourage yachts to stay longer and home base here.”
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REGATTA NEWS not quite catching them at the line, was the fastest boat in the fleet, the Southern Wind, Windfall. At this point the competition was wide open as any of the top four yachts could have taken the title.
www.ibizarendezvous.com Spike Thompson (+34) 670 722 000 The Ibiza Rendezvous 2014 The first ever Ibiza Rendezvous regatta took place this year between the 8-11th October 2014. Launched in June this year, Windfall, Maria Cattiva, Havana, Clan VIII, Aloha-J of Cariba and Silver Spray were welcomed to the exclusive 5 Blue Star Marina Ibiza. The captain’s and owners were welcomed at the first Skippers Briefing by the Race Committee, made up of Spike Thompson (founder of the Superyacht Cup) Principle Race Officer John Grandy (of the RYS), Jim Teeters (Rating Officer) and Monica Recchia (representing Club Nautico Ibiza) who outlined the racing options for the days ahead. The ‘Welcome Reception’ kicked off with an Ibiza style dance show to get the party started including drinks and tasty finger food sponsored by Peters & May and Horizon Marine Electronics with the sun setting spectacularly over the Old Town. The captain’s briefing started at 9.30 the next day with the race committee led by John Grandy. The boats headed out at 11.00 to the Western start
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area. First boat was away at 13.00, with a Pursuit format, slowest starting first and the fastest last. The course was approximately 20 miles with a steady breeze from the southwest. First over the line was Windfall, with all the boats getting back in time for the ‘Dock Party’. Happy Hour drinks and supper sponsored by Doyle Sails Palma and Global Yacht Services was in full swing by the time the last yacht came in, with the local singer Mimi getting the party underway with her soulful voice whilst guests enjoyed a well earned supper and sipped deliciously chilled Léoub Rosé under the stars, supplied by The Wine Man. The much anticipated fastest Bowline tying competition took place on the dockside and was won by Calvin Champ, living up to his name and winning a free entry to next year’s regatta for Silver Spray. The next day the second Pursuit Race started with a steady breeze, the course set from Es Cavallet beach, round Isla Espardel and finishing off the harbour entrance. Clan VIII came in first with the last three boats finishing within 47 seconds of each other; Aloha J of Cariba with the two maritime students on board from South Africa sponsored by Marine Inspirations, Peter de Savary´s Silver Spray and,
Saturday turned out to be as predicted, light and fluky breezes. With much frustration Jim and John couldn´t get their anemometer readings above what they needed which prompted the race committee to abandon sailing and head off to Malibu Beach Club. Clan VIII were the first to anchor and ashore joined by the rest of the fleet for paella and drinks for a fun afternoon of a different kind. Getting back to the dock perfectly on time for the prize giving by the Mayoress of Ibiza (by the way, not an easy task getting over 100 enthusiastic crew out of a beach club on a Saturday afternoon!). The results were therefore unchanged from Friday, with the overall winner of the first Ibiza Rendezvous regatta Clan VIII being presented the official painting by the Mayoress of Ibiza. After the prize giving and drinks sponsored by Absolute Boat Care on the dockside, everyone dressed up for the final get-together dinner at The Harbour Club on the beach and danced the rest of the night away in true Ibiza fashion, finishing off the
Overall Winner Results: 1. Clan VIII 2. Maria Cattiva 3. Havana 4. Windfall 5. Aloha J of Cariba 6. Silver Spray Speaking to some of the entrants these are some of the comments received; Dave Evans, Captain of Clan VIII; Overall Winner: “It is an honour for all of us on Clan VIII to be the victors of the inaugural Ibiza Rendezvous. The event was enjoyed by owner, guests and crew alike and was, as billed, a return to the ‘fun’ regattas of the old days. Ibiza as a venue can throw a party like no other Island and this one was no exception.” Peter de Savary, Owner of Silver Spray; Winner of the Caricole (snail) shell for slowest racing:
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enabled them to transcend their relatively small worlds…. and in doing so, you have enriched their lives.” It was indeed a tremendous effort from all involved in such a short space of time and having great media partners helped spread the word effectively so thanks to The Islander, Yachting Matters, Yachting World and Supersail World. Deckers supplied the IR team and crew with shirts and Marina Ibiza were the
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REGATTA NEWS 3600 Dragonfly (Michael Beecken & Steve Parry) 3577 fuego fatuo (Stephen Babbage & John Walker) The sail back, August 24 Alcudia – Pollensa Sunday morning saw the “Parade of Sail” past Southern Cross, led by the flying fifteens. The definition of a yacht race is whenever you have 2 boats in sight of each other, so of course, as soon as we passed behind Southern Cross’ stern of we called “3-2-1 go” and the race was on. More information at: http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de flying fifteen Mallorca Conde de Barcelona, August 20-24 Alcudia Three days of marvellous sailing! Rated by many of the fleet as the best racing for years! The flying fifteen fleet was asked whether we wanted “windward-leeward” courses, but we opted for the same courses as the big boats – 1219 miles courses are why we come! This is a one of a kind regatta, with challenging legs, beats where you can’t see the windward mark, three metre seas with a chop on top, and good strong breezes. Seven of us competed, with everyone having a time towards both the back and front ends of the fleet. Each day, our start was the last one, after the classics. This meant we would leave around the time of the first start, and watch the bigger boats start. Normally we’d pass one or two of them before the first mark, and finish before many of them. On Saturday, at least one boat finished an hour after sunset! The races themselves saw us off on a long beat, first task being to spot the next mark. Once round that, typically a fast reach to the next one, and then more legs around the bay. The weather was terrific, which allowed us to keep close – and pass – the larger boats. There were many tremendous 40
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sights, such as eventual overall winner Halloween reaching under full sail. Social events are a fundamental part of the Conde, and this year improved somewhat on 2013. We had live music on opening night, and bar available when we came ashore. flying fifteen winners were Michael Clough and Jonny Fullerton sailing Speedy Gonzales. The series had been open right up to the last race, with three boats in it for second place. In the end, all three ended up on 10 points, with the series being decided on countback. This gave second place to Dragonfly with 2,5,3, followed by fuego fatuo (4,4,2) and then ffiel good (3,3,4). It was sad to see so few classic boats compared to past years. We heard that there are apparently some issues between organisers in Palma and the Fundación Hispania. In the interests of all, the flying fifteen fleet asks all responsible members of the involved committees and organisations to overcome these issues to keep this wonderful regatta alive for everyone. Results: 3804 Speedy Gonzales (Michael Clough & Johnny Fullerton)
We’d already agreed that boats and crews would switch around, to encourage experience sharing and learning. This even extended to Scott having persuaded a young German lady to join him! We had a beat up to Punta Menorca, close reach with great downwind surfing to Punta Sabater, then a run to Pollensa harbour. Scott and Sabine lost out as they couldn’t fly a spinnaker, and we all passed them. Michael Clough was sailing with Sue Foreman, who showed great downwind speed. Results: 3804 Speedy Gonzales (Johnny Fullerton & Alan Foreman) 3600 Dragonfly (Michael Beecken & Andrew Harvey) 3577 fuego fatuo (Stephen Babbage & Milan) 3420 Heaven Sent (Sue Foreman & Michael Clough) 2500 Kiwi (Steve Parry & José Montero) 3763 ffiel good (Scott Walker & Sabine) no spinnaker Trofeo Australia, September 6-7 – Pollensa This was the last weekend before the Europeans, and everyone was keen on final sea trials. Newcomers to the fleet Juan G. Manresa and Luis Valentin Fernandéz had spent weeks working on feelgood factor, an older boat with sail number 3279. Their efforts paid off immediately, as they scored two firsts on Saturday. They discarded their
second (to Ken Dumpleton) from Sunday’s first race, and counted the other two races, giving them a total of 4 points form their first flying fifteen regatta. An outstanding performance, and one that gave us all a wake up call for the Europeans. Second overall was John Leaf and Pepper Constable (Spanish Fly). The last place on the podium was reserved for Ken Dumpleton and Alan Green in Koonjong.
European Championships, September 15-19 – Pollensa Thirty one boats contested the European Championships, twelve form Mallorca and nineteen visitors. RCNPP put on a great show, with first class organisation on and off the water. The series started ominously, with moderate breezes, and a delayed start. Steve Goacher took the first race, and Greg Wells the second. The Allegra daily prize was for the Mallorca based fleet, and was awarded to Juan G. Manresa and Luis Valentin Fernandéz in feelgood factor, for highest placed Mallorca boat. On Tuesday, we had good breezes, and were able to move out into the middle of the bay and sail Olympic courses. Steve Goacher again took first in Race 3, with the McKee/Weatherspoon combo in Fiery Chariot taking the bullet in Race 4. Tuesday’s Allegra prize went to Michael Clough and Alan Green (Speedy Gonzales) for the highest number of penalty turns. So at end of day two, 1: GBR 4021 (Steve Goacher) 6 [1 2 1 2] 2: GBR 4005 (McKee/ Weatherspoon) 10 [3 3 3 1],
REGATTA NEWS 3:GBR 4030 (Greg Wells) 12 [6 1 2 3]. Wednesday saw tricky conditions, with wind moving progressively left, and the windward mark moving 3 times before the first start. This was aborted with just 90 seconds to go, to the puzzlement of many. However, the committee’s wisdom was soon proved as the wind move well through North, towards West. The restart was quick, and we all got off to a good battle on the “3 sausage” windward-leeward course. Race was taken by Greg Wells, followed by Steve Goacher. Second race of the day started in variable light winds, and the local boats were able to bring their knowledge to play, with 4 or 5 in the top ten at the first mark. This was not to last, as the visitors ate away at their lead, although Feelgood Factor stayed up there to finish a terrific third. Greg W & Steve G took the top two spots again, finishing the day on 8 points each after discard. fuego fatuo finished 12th, and Speedy Gonzales 14th, thus Feelgood Factor was the top Mallorca boat, in 12th place, followed by Gekko 13, Fine Fettle 17 and fuego fatuo 18. The day’s Allegra prize was awarded for mid-week consistency to Emiliano Llinas in Extrasensory Perception. Thursday dawned a lot cooler, with a good southerly breeze. Windward-leeward was again the order of the day, and good racing ensued. The local boats had got into the swing of big fleet racing, and held their side up well. However, the visitors again dominated, with Greg scoring a 2,1 to give 11 and Steve 3,8 (latter discarded) for a total 13.
fairly evenly up each side. The local boats seemed better at finding the shifts, and there were five or more in the top ten at the first mark. Going down the run, most of the fleet opted to go north, towards the mountains, but this proved a mistake, as the stronger breeze came in from the east and favoured those who’d stayed in the middle of the bay. The second beat was just as tactical, and by playing the shifts the local boats kept well up. Approaching the windward mark for the second time, and having missed the position to tack inside, Greg Wells was heard to say “this just isn’t my day”, as he ducked a starboard tacker, only to find another, and then a third behind them. Second run was equally challenging, although more boats took the middle course, which again paid well. For the final beat, the wind continued to swing and playing the shifts was the order of the day. Greg had been one of the boats staying out on the run, and had recovered places to put him in contention. Steve Goacher was ahead, but not by much. There were still a number of local boats in the top ten, with a tussle between Feelgood Factor and fuego fatuo for leading Mallorca boat. Single digit finishes looked on the cards for both, but this was not to be. Fifty metres from the committee boat, a hole appeared, and the
wind dropped to nothing; they were left drifting, as boat after boat passed them just outside the dead zone. When the wind did fill in, they finished 9 and 19th, having been passed by half the fleet. Steve Goacher took the win, and Greg Wells recovered to take third, which gave him enough points to take the series on 14 points each, but with 4 firsts on countback (to Steve’s 3). Our thanks to the race committee, and especially to Diego Riera who was on the committee boat every day dispensing local knowledge and comments on how the winds might move. Coming Up: Nov 1: Autumn Series, Real Club Nautico de Palma
Nov 1-2: X Trofeo, Club de Mar Palma Nov 15: VII Trofeo Lliga, Club Nautico Cala Gamba Nov 15: Autumn Series, Club Nautico Arenal Nov 15: Autumn Series, Pollensa Nov 22-23: Campeonato de Baleares, Club Nautico Cala Gamba Nov 29-30: III Trofeo Bufete Frau Abogados Club de Mar Palma Dec 20: Autumn Series, Pollensa Jan 1: New Year Trophy, Pollensa
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Palma Moth Fleet Following our inaugural article on the new Palma Moth Fleet last month, it seems to have prompted new impetus, as they now have seven boats in total, up from four last month! The new guys to the fleet are Fugi, Feda, Steve and Adam. The sailing out of Cala Nova this past month has been epic, with mainly flat water and moderate breezes, making perfect conditions to practice the art of foiling, through the tacks and gybes!
Ultimate is defined as extreme or supreme and in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe the Ultimate class represents the battle of the giants, the extreme multihulls fight for supremacy. The Ultime class was created back in 2010. The giants return in 2014 for the historic tenth edition of the legendary solo Transatlantic from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe. Racing the Ultimes is one of the most pure human challenges in the race. This year there are eight teams in this Ultime category. All are capable of completing the course to Pointe a Pitre in less than eight days and to maintain speeds of more than 30 knots. But all eight are different in their dimensions and their design philosophy depending on what their original purpose was. But all will require enormous levels of skill and stamina. And for each, just reaching Guadeloupe will be an achievement.
A few days saw 20 knots plus with a big swell out in the bay, which is great for practicing the survival techniques downwind and is great for upwind sailing. The unique location of Cala Nova in the corner of the Bay of Palma makes it easy to find a flat spot, when the going gets a bit tough.
In order of size, here are the Ultime eight.
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The Maxi Spindrift skippered by Yann Guichard is the biggest trimaran ever built to compete offshore and was conceived as a crewed record breaking machine. It is 131 feet long and the mast is 130 feet tall.
Banque Populaire VII won the Route du Rhum 2010 in her previous colours and this time will be raced by Loick Peyron, Francis Joyon races Idec Sport and Thomas Coville the new Sodebo Ultime.
up for solo sailing: Multi70 Edmond de Rothschild skippered by Sebastien Josse, Musandam Oman Sail skippered by Sidney Gavignet and Paprec Recyclage sailed by Yann Elies.
There the lighter Maxi80 Prince de Bretagne of Lionel Lemonchois.
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And there are three near identical 70 foot trimarans, slightly revised and adapted MOD70s which are now set
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Countdown to the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2015
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Swan owners all over the world have been busy planning their winter getaways, and the second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in Virgin Gorda is one not to be missed.
Leonardo Ferragamo, Chairman of Nautor’s Swan, sees the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean as a key addition to ClubSwan’s calendar and an important sign of Nautor’s Swan commitment to its owners: “Like never before, we are creating more opportunities to get closer to our ClubSwan family, while evolving this legendary brand into new, exciting yachts. Owning a Swan is all about the pleasure of sailing on yachts that are symbols of excellence, tradition and innovation. The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean offers our owners the perfect chance to compete in a relaxed atmosphere and to explore the Caribbean from the stunning base of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, while enjoying the warm and generous hospitality that Rolex, the YCCS and ClubSwan are known for.”
The event, which had its successful debut in 2013, runs from March 3 to 7 and is organized by ClubSwan, Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda – three cardinal pillars of the world of yachting, who just recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their strong bond at the Rolex Swan Cup, held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, since 1984. The first edition of this biannual event attracted 25 Swans representing ten countries and this year’s entry list is expected to include Marco Rodolfi’s Swan 80 Berenice Bis (ITA), Don Macpherson’s Swan 90 Freya (USA), Wendy Schmidt’s Swan 80 Selene (USA) and Devin
Riccardo Bonadeo, Commodore of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, is still feeling
the joy of seeing close to 100 Swans spanning almost 50 years of Nautor’s Swan history competing in Porto Cervo, but the Mediterranean season is over now. Knowing that the ClubSwan family will be reunited in Virgin Gorda is a great feeling, and Mr Bonadeo is looking forward to another unforgettable event: “The inaugural edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean was a resounding success and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Like its sister event in Porto Cervo, it is a true gentleman’s regatta, infused by sincere sportsmanship and camaraderie. We are looking forward to welcoming back to our Caribbean clubhouse many familiar faces and many newcomers to the event.” There is indeed a lot of resemblance between Porto Cervo and Virgin Gorda in the stunning beauty of the natural landscape, with dramatic and mountainous terrain, protected anchorages,
crystal clear waters and sandy beaches. The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will start with registration and inspections on Tuesday, March 3 followed by racing Wednesday through Saturday, March 7. At the end of each day of racing, owners, crews, families and friends will be able to enjoy the reknowned hospitality of ClubSwan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Rolex – with top-notch parties and many stories to tell after a day on the water. At Saturday’s final prizegiving, a Rolex timepiece will be awarded to the first overall classified Swan in each class, trophies for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall classified Swan in each class and the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Trophy will be presented to the overall winners. More information: www.yccs.com www.nautorswan.com/en/ club-swan/racing
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REGATTA NEWS I was amazed to see that even on the day prior to the start of the first leg, all boats took part in a series of pro-am races, where they were allowing corporate guests and celebrities the chance to go racing, albeit in a not too serious a fashion ! This embodied the spirit of the whole event, and the accessibility to the sailors themselves should come in for high praise. No room for prima donnas here!
Start of Volvo Ocean race in Alicante by David Ramos Volvo Race 2014- 2015 I feel very privileged to have been present for the start of the current Volvo race, witnessing such a monumental and fabulous sporting occasion along with a huge number of people from all parts of the globe. The atmosphere was amazing, and will stay with me for many years to come. The start of the first leg proper was preceded a week before by the In-port race. This consisted of an hours racing around the cans in the Bay of Alicante, and gave sailors and spectators alike the opportunity to see who, if anyone, had a speed edge, or the better boat handling skills. The result gave a narrow victory to Alvimedica over
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Abu Dhabi, just five seconds separating the pair. The rest of the fleet finished very close behind, so overall, no accurate conclusions could be reached as to any team having a discernible advantage. This event just ramped up the atmosphere, and added even more to the anticipation for the ‘real’ race to get underway. The Race Village was brilliantly set up and provided something for everyone, be it an experienced yachtie, or just a member of the local public. Certainly Alicante can be very proud of the show they put on, as can the race organisers, this was a first class event in the perfect setting of Alicante’s vast harbour. The bars and restaurants too, were
full of sailing nuts from all around the globe, giving the place an amazing vibe. The crowds came in their thousands, over 300,000 over the course of the week, a huge increase over the previous race three years ago. To me, the whole event has a much higher profile than in previous years, which I put down to two fundamental reasons. Firstly the increased usage of social media has had a massive influence in spreading the word, but also, in my opinion, the initiative to use a strict one design fleet has added to the anticipation and interest, especially from the sailing community. There is now no place to hide!! First over the line is the best boat…. Period.
Team Brunel by Stefan Coppers
I was fortunate enough to be given a tour of the Abu Dhabi yacht, and came away with the feeling that you would have to pay me a considerable fortune to live in the conditions the sailors will endure for the next 9 months of their lives! Even in just an outside temperature of 24°C, the heat down below was unbearable and one can only imagine the aroma after a couple of weeks in the high temperatures of the tropics! I have the utmost admiration for all the competitors, and imagining these relatively small machines in 40 knots of wind travelling at speeds of over 30 knots in the pitch dark potentially surrounded by icebergs in the Southern Ocean is nothing short of breathtaking. This is the first race that has really stopped me to think what these sailors have to brave, and I can only say “respect”. These guys and girls are true athletes, make no mistake. The day of the actual start was a thrill from beginning to
REGATTA NEWS end. The amassed crowds, an estimated 60,000, gave the dock a real buzz, which just intensified as the teams were led from the Sailors Terrace to the boats by a local drumming band whose rhythms were mesmerising. The supporters of the various teams added to the noise and colour of the occasion enormously, with several interesting stories emerging. One example was a sailor called Milevicius from Lithuania, who crews on the Team Brunel boat. He is the first Lithuanian to take part in the race and as a result, had what seemed like the whole of the Lithuanian sailing community come to support him, all wearing identical tee shirts and waving their national flag enthusiastically. The two Chinese sailors to start the leg on Donfeng were given a rapturous reception by the huge contingent of Chinese supporters who had made the trip especially to see their team. All sailors were at this stage saying their fond farewells to their families, several with young children and with many a tear being shed, before climbing aboard for the first leg of around 3 weeks to Cape Town. I took my place on the media boat and left the harbour with an estimated 1000 boats to see the start of this epic race. We managed to be perfectly placed and had a great view of all the action. The spectator fleet was dominated by Palma’s very own Aglaia, whose rig at 87 metres, dwarfed even the J- Class of Lionheart, and
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Team Brunel by Stefan Coppers made the Volvo yachts look like dinghies. It really brought home how small the Volvo 65’s really are for a high speed race around the world! The boats did an hour or so of racing around a course laid close to the shore in Alicante Bay, enabling land based spectators as well as the thousands on the water the opportunity of watching the start of this already legendary sporting event. The first boat to lead the fleet around the final mark of the inshore course was Brunel, closely followed by Abu Dhabi. As I write this on Monday 20th October the race is currently being led by Team Abu Dhabi, who made the brave call to sail to the west of the Cape Verde Islands,
and in doing so made a leap of over 40 miles on the rest of the fleet who stuck close by the African coast These big tactical decisions will now come into play as the navigators aboard each boat try and steal a march on their adversaries, using the latest weather information. After the boats had departed, the packing up of the race village was already underway, and it was like a huge vacuum as we came ashore, similar to the end of a thrilling game of rugby or soccer. This is also when the shore teams jump into action, packing containers, dismantling marquees etc getting ready for the next stopovers. Indeed, due to the speed of these yachts
it means that each team needs duplicate equipment, including hospitality structures as it would be impossible to get containers to the next stopover before the yachts arrive at their destination! I heard it quoted that the whole event generates a total of 600 containers travelling around the globe to meet the demands of both the sailing teams and the organising teams! An amazing statistic, but not great for the carbon footprint of the race! For those of you wishing to follow the race, I strongly recommend you download the Volvo Ocean race app, and register on the website to receive 3 hourly updates on the boats positions.
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REGATTA NEWS Who are the skippers in the Volvo Ocean Race? For the first time, the Volvo Ocean Race is to be contested in a strict, one-design class. The emphasis is shifted from who has the best boat to suit the conditions to who has the best men – or women – onboard. The race will be decided on who can push themselves the hardest, for the longest and who makes the best decisions. The skipper’s responsibilities are huge: trying to win the race while getting their crew safely across 38,739 nautical miles of some of the toughest, windiest, coldest conditions Mother Nature can throw at them. Who are they? Here’s a quote from each skipper… Team Abu Dhabi: Skipper – Ian Walker “It’s definitely going to be the tightest race in history. Success will be about not having any bad legs. You have got to have a strong team, you have got to sail fast, keep the boat in one piece, be smart and sail the right way.” – Ian Walker Team Alvimedica: Skipper – Charlie Enright “In 2006, (Mark Towill and I) were part of the Morning Light project with Roy Disney. We met during the trials for that – we both considered that project to be the beginning of our dream, which is the Volvo Ocean Race.” – Charlie Enright Team Mapfre: Skipper – Iker Martinez “I am very happy to be skipper of this project again, flying the flag of our country.” – Iker Martinez Team Brunel: Skipper – Bouwe Bekking “A Dutch-speaking team in the Volvo Ocean Race again – we owe this to our heritage and the future sailing generations to come. But above all it’s the best sailing in the world. Our nation is known around the world as the country of windmills, dykes, tulips, 48
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cheese, wooden clogs – and the Volvo Ocean Race. The race is just in our blood.” – Bouwe Bekking
reduce the cost of mounting a campaign and hopefully build the fleet size for future editions.
Team Dongfeng: Skipper – Charles Caudrelier “I’ve seen it on my skipper and friend Franck Cammas in the last race: being a skipper is a huge responsibility and it’s demanding from a human point of view. But I’ve learned from my past experiences and I want to take these skills further. Becoming a Volvo Ocean Race skipper is a key step for me as a sailor and as a man.” – Charles Caudrelier
Beginning with the 2014-15 race, rather than use a design rule, teams would all race the one design Volvo Ocean 65, a boat with near similar polars as its predecessor, but also to include technical enhancements to improve safety and communications.
Team Vestas: Skipper – Chris Nicholson “Some guys said they would never do it again. Silly me – I said I was sold on it right there and then.” – Chris Nicholson Team SCA: Skipper – Sam Davies “This is a great opportunity for women’s sailing. With the top-level coaching structure and technical team that is in place, this will help to fasttrack our steep learning curve. I really believe we have the opportunity to achieve some amazing results in the next race.” – Sam Davies
Knut Frostad Shared by Scuttlebutt Knut Frostad: Organizing the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race With the last Volvo Ocean Race drawing to a close, CEO Knut Frostad announced in June 2012 that the Volvo Ocean 70 class would be retired, and the race would enter a new era to help
With the first boat launched in September 2013, a fleet of seven teams are now training in anticipation of the October 4 start. Knut shares with Scuttlebutt what it took to get this edition organized… When the project got underway, we determined that the maximum capacity we had was to produce eight boats. We were never 100% confident, but based on the discussions I was having at the time with various potential sponsors, we felt that we could fill all the boats we could build. But it was never certain; you have to take some risk to be successful. However, the build schedule had the eighth boat being launched by mid-July 2014. The feedback we got from most of the competitors was that would be too late to begin their training, so our plan regarding building boat eight was based on whether we had a firm buyer at the beginning of construction. With six months of building time, and without a team ready to start the boat, we made the decision to not proceed with the eighth boat just after last Christmas. So we knew at the start of this year we were planning for a seven boat race, and we’d have to be happy with that. In hindsight, we were fortunate to confirm in August the entry for the seventh boat. To be frank, we took a considerable amount of risk when we started the Volvo Ocean 65 project for the 2014-15 race, but we knew we
needed to take the risk to get ahead of the organization of the teams. The boats couldn’t be built at the same time as teams formed; we knew we had to start building boats before we had confirmation from teams. The role we played was that we were providing financing to Green Marine to be able to design, build the tools, purchase materials, and even for some of the boats, part of the production. As soon as the teams were confirmed, they’d join in a purchase agreement with Green Marine and take over ownership of the boat. All seven boats are owned by the teams; we do not have any ownership in the boats. However, our plan is to use these boats in this edition and the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. If any of these teams decide not to do the next race in 2017-18 and they seek to sell the boat, we have the right to purchase back the boats to insure that it stays within this plan. There were six teams in the last edition, with some unevenness among the boat designs. For this race, we have seven strong teams that all have an equal chance to win. I don’t know all their budgets, but of the five teams I do know, their budget range is between 9 and 12.5 million Euros over two years. Part 2 will discuss the involvement of race organizers in sponsor recruitment. Background: The 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race starts October 4 and will take the 7-boat fleet to 11 cities in 11 countries – Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, and Sweden – and will require the teams to cover 38,739 nautical miles over nearly nine months. It will be the first edition using the new one design Volvo Ocean 65 racing boats. Race website: http:// www.volvooceanrace.com/ en/home.html
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THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2014 work it and wonder! This year the Show was slightly different again. We think the foot fall was lower and the quality of visitors higher. We think this was attributable to the substantial increase in the cost of a day ticket to €150. We still had 10 free tickets to give away! Thank you to everyone we met and apologies to all of you we didn’t get a chance to speak to.
The New Yacht Club de Monaco The Monaco Yacht Show is the most prestigious yacht show in the world, and this year probably had more glitz and glam on show than ever before. There were 40 new build yachts on display this year, more than any other year. Taking place at the brandnew Monaco Yacht Club the evening before the 24th edition of the show began, the MYS Award ceremony welcomed the industry to cocktails, canapés and high hopes for such titles as Best Interior, Best Exterior and Best in Show. The selection was made from the 40 new builds at the show. Among the nominees were Como, Entourage, Equanimity, Grace E, Polaris and Solandge. The winner of the award for the Best Interior was given to the brand-new Perini Navi motor yacht Grace E. This 73 metre yacht was built from Perini Navi’s Picchiotti range and features close collaboration with Remi Tessier. The Best Exterior was given to Solandge, managed by Palma based Masteryachts, an 85.5m Lurssen motor yacht, which we featured on our September issue front cover, with subtle 50
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lines and an unforgettable profile by Espen Oeino. However, after these two prestigious awards were given - it was time to learn of the Best in Show. This award for the best overall yacht launched within the last two years at the show went to the brandnew 91.5 metre superyacht Equanimity - built by the Oceanco yard. The ceremony ended with the RINA Green Plus Yacht Award given to the M/Y Entourage, for her construction respectful of the environmental standards set by the Italian classification company RINA. AS you would expect, our local Palma industry was well represented at the show, and almost without exception the reaction to this year’s show was very positive.
captivating brand campaign, which we designed to appeal to an elite global audience. The campaign ran in print media across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia, and we simultaneously launched a dynamic new website www. Solandge.com. Additionally, we were honoured to receive two coveted awards on behalf of Solandge including ‘Best Exterior’ from the Monaco Yacht Show and “La Belle Classe Superyachts” from Yacht Club de Monaco. Roger Horner e3 Systems: Another memorable Show in Monaco! Every Show takes on a different characteristic. After attending for 16 years, it is still so full of opportunities it should not be missed. Walk it,
Here are a few thoughts from our local businesses: Richard Masters Masteryachts: We were delighted to participate in our 15th show in Monaco this year. It was a particularly momentous show for us because MY Solandge made her inaugural appearance. And importantly, we launched her new innovative and emotionally
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Rupert Savage Rolling Stock: “This years Monaco Yacht Show was another great success. Rolling Stock had a new stand which we were very happy with. With a mixture of very busy stand activity (especially after 1700 when the “bar” was open!) and social events too numerous to mention, great business and networking was done. We all had the feeling that the show was not as busy as previous years due to the increase in ticket costs but that the quality of the visitor’s was good. My personal opinion is that Saturday is a wasted day on the stand and the best opportunity to get out and visit the rest of the show!” Jonathan Syrett Camper & Nicholson: Reports from this year’s Monaco Yacht Show reconfirm recent industry reports that the brokerage market is enjoying a boom. Leading broker Jonathan Syrett reported, “The feeling at Monaco was very upbeat this year. There were plenty of visitors and some very serious
THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2014 clients were doing their window shopping. Sentiment among Brokers is also very positive, everyone seems very busy and we expect to have some more significant sales this autumn.’ Jim Acher Bluewater Palma: We at Bluewater believe that Monaco 2014 was arguably the best show since 2007, in terms of the number and overall quality of clients present. We displayed a 50m Acico from 2012 (Nassima) and an equally stunning Swan FD 90 from 2010 (Nefertiti). We conducted over 120 viewings on both vessels combined, consisting only of clients, sales and charter brokers and their own clients. These have led to huge interest and a number of seatrials are now being carried out as direct consequence of the show; we hope that these lead onto completed sales! Helen Warren Dovaston Crew: This year’s Monaco Yacht Show was fantastic and it was definitely bigger and better than the last. There were plenty of opportunities to network, both business to business within the industry as well as with yacht management companies, owners, captains and crew. With the new leadership, Dovaston Crew SLU and Dovaston Crew Antibes are working more closely to expand the brand in the South of France, followed by the rest of Europe. I would like to thank Ulf Sydbeck (Riviera Yacht
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Support) Maureen McManus (Dovston Crew Antibes) Abi Wallace and Onno Ebbens of ACREW for their wonderful hospitality. A huge thank you also goes out to MB92 Shipyard and Pinmar Yachts for allowing us to be a part of their stand. Overall the Dovaston team and myself thoroughly enjoyed the MYS experience and we are looking forward to another exciting year! Ruth Laver Superyacht Luxury ‘This was our best year yet, especially since we expanded our Linen, Towels and Mattress range. It was great to bump into lots of our clients, and ACREW did a great job of hosting us in their great terrace. We were lucky to be invited onboard many boats in the show. It’s always great to see the boats in tip top show mode. We hired a tender to drop our Love Bombs to the boats on anchor. It was hilarious, and a great way to spread our special happiness factor. That for us what the highlight of the show!’ Ruth Laver, Director Super Yacht Luxury Steve Worrall ETY We had a hugely successful MYS with a number of significant project orders confirmed, two of which will take place here in Mallorca and two on the Spanish mainland. An exciting partnership with a manufacturer whose unique system has been on trial for the past year was cemented
and more news on this will be released in November. In addition, news of our revolutionary BLUEWAVE series of switchboards was very received by Captains and Engineers, some of whom were accompanied by the yacht owners themselves. Over the years, the MYS has proven to be invaluable to both our companies and this year’s show didn’t disappoint. (Steve Worrall – Spokesperson for ETY & Oc3an.com). OCEAN Independence, one of the largest exhibitors at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show with 6 megayachts in the port and a further fleet at anchor commented “Monaco Yacht Show 2014 was busy and positive; visits to our yachts ranging from 34m to 90m were stable in terms of numbers from years past and there was a feeling of renewed optimism across the market that saw 2 offers on our yachts on show.” Evolution Yacht Agents At Evolution we have returned
extremely happy and satisfied with our experience during the Monaco Yacht Show 2014. This was the second time that Evolution actively participated in the show and it has only got better and we can honestly say it was a huge success, especially when we saw our guests reaction to our venue and how much they were enjoying it and looked as if they were actually relaxing…. something hard to do during the long days of the show. The Evolution space at Le Red restaurant (Route de la Piscine and next to Darse Sud lounge) was crowded every day with crew, port managers, management companies and friends for networking and to enjoy our delicious breakfast and high quality sushi (EvoWasabi) in a great atmosphere. Without a doubt, all of this has helped Evolution to reinforce our image and branding in the industry.
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THE BIG SWIM Richard would be swimming. So many variables – the excitement was building and everyone was keen to get the show underway. Early morning on Saturday 20th September, just before the sun came up over the bay, a group of supporters, family and sponsors, gathered on Ciudad Jardin beach to watch Richard get into the water on his first leg of this epic expedition.
Richard Krugel Richard Krugel Mallorca 360 In 2003, South African Richard Krugel was working on the yachts here in Mallorca when he received a call from home that everyone dreads - his beloved brother Ewald had been killed in a road traffic accident. Shocked and devastated, logistical problems meant that Richard couldn’t get a flight straight out, so in the meantime, his friends took him to a beach to console him and help him come to terms with his tragic loss. During this period, whilst Richard was in the sea, he got the crazy notion in his head that one day he would return and swim around the whole of Mallorca, as a celebration of Ewald’s life. Fast forward a few years, and life for Richard is quite different. Living back in Cape Town, married with a young family and a successful career working as a Futures Trader, Richard had only given the odd passing thought to that Mallorcan aspiration of his…. That was until a tale of two friends who were swimming from Mozambique to Madagascar caught his attention and the dream was revisited. The planning got underway and a programme of endurance swimming together with a personal trainer got the project moving in the right direction. Allen Graham 4 Kidz, a children’s charity here in Mallorca jumped on board 52
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and were invaluable cutting through the red tape in no time at all Richard had some strong sponsorship onside, including Etechyachting his previous employer; the Mallorca 360 plan was coming together nicely. As this was a World Record attempt (no one had ever been mad enough to attempt it before) everything had to be documented and conducted strictly in accordance with WOWSA (World Open Water Swimming Association). Richard calculated that by swimming for 6 hours, he would be able to cover approximately16 kilometres daily, and the whole thing would be wrapped up in approximately 18 days. Of course that estimate was made reliant on good weather – who could have foreseen what was to come! Due to the scorching summers and busy coastal waterways, it was decided that September 2014 would be a good time to get this thing going. Two months before the start date, Richard was introduced to Skipper Nic Kuwle via a mutual friend. Nic is another no nonsense South African, crazy enough to join the project and take charge of the Llaut Atlantis which would be used as support vessel. A seasoned sailor, Nic had extensive knowledge of Mallorca’s coastline an invaluable help! At the prelaunch meeting, the guys were laughing trying to gauge how slow Atlantis could travel in relation to how fast
Aside from his very casual attitude, it was most surprising that Richard didn’t slap all that lardy stuff on, (not necessary in a warm sea) neither was he wearing a onesie – popular with those Olympic swimmers (he might regret that I thought when those jellyfish catch sight of him), but I was later informed that it was forbidden by WOWSA regulations. Richard was wearing simple black shorts, a green South African swimming hat and goggles. Richard set off followed closely by his support vessel Atlantis and Simon & Steve on The Islander Rib. As we stood there cheering him off, you would never have guessed what this cool dude was about to embark upon. Casual as you like, Richard looked as though he was about to go for a quick dip before going back to his normal day.
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The weather on the first day was reasonable. Warm seas of 26 degrees were welcome but the wind started to blow up in the afternoon and was blowing him off course. The constant battle trying to stay in the right direction resulted in an injury to his arm. By the end of the day he could not even lift it let alone contemplate swimming for 6 hours on the second day. It was all played down at the time and with a little relaxation and mind over matter Richard worked through the pain and continued. Day two and apart from a bit of local traffic to negotiate, Richard made good progress, and was on his way to Porto Pi when the sky turned black and the mother of all storms blew up overhead. Very occasionally, Mallorca’s super climate goes a little crazy and we experience huge electric storms. It is even less common for the storms to get stuck overhead and blast the island for a week …. or even two weeks. Day in and day out for the next week Richard took a severe hammering as he attempted to swim against the elements. The island had an amber weather warning and with strong head wind – Mallorca 360 was in big trouble. Regardless they got up every morning went to the waypoint,
THE BIG SWIM the co-ordinates were taken and carefully logged and Richard got back into the water. Things were so bad on one occasion when trying to advance up the east coast in 3 metre waves, that Skipper Nic was unable to keep track of his charge bobbing around in the sea. What was equally worrying was that from Richard’s point of view, Atlantis was disappearing into the waves mast and all. It was just too dangerous, the swim had to be abandoned for the day in the hope that tomorrow would be better. In accordance with WOWSA regulations, in the event of really bad weather, they would be allowed to break for 72 hours. 25 knots of head wind blowing down from the NE, and the swell running at three metres, made getting up to Alcudia extremely tricky. But those South Africans battled on and finally on day 13, (which felt like day 113) Richard actually swam around the lighthouse at the NE point of the island. Getting around the Cap Formentor lighthouse was a huge breakthrough both physically and mentally. As the project entered it’s third week Richard was looking forward to swimming down the stunning north coast towards Dragonera. In theory, this should have been a cinch, in reality the local ferries and sheer volume of traffic on the water made it very tricky. Oh yes, then there was the problem of the jellyfish and the fact that Richard had succumbed to a horrid stomach bug. Anyone who watched Actor David Walliams swim 140 miles up the River Thames will remember how sick he got from ingesting germs in the water. Trying not to think too much about what was laying him low, Richard took a little extra time to rest up and cracked on with the job in hand. Ironman has nothing on Richard Krugel. The boys did receive incredible support as they passed
Richards arrival through Puerto Soller. Some great ex pats were there to greet them, offered them a hot meal and a bed for the night in their home. All very much appreciated. The supporters out on the sea keeping up to date with the daily blog knew first hand exactly what Richard was going through. There was one good day when the water was flat and the team spotted dolphins and feeding tuna around them, but in a sadistic kind of way, although the elements were raging, it kept them everyone their toes - they were denied the luxury of boredom en route. All the time, Nic and the crew on board Atlantis did a sterling job dispensing energy drinks to Richard via a fishing net (no expense spared). It is a good job they were all seasoned sailors because sometimes the conditions were just horrendous and they were knocked off their feet more than once. The time lost due to the weather conditions meant that Mallorca 360 ran slightly over the projected 18 days. Richard’s stoic determination
spurred him on and incredibly, he managed to swim between 14 and 20 Kilometres every day of the final week. One of the high points for Richard was managing 18 kilometres on a day when the sea was just nasty. The storm had passed by, but the sea was still so choppy. Mallorca 360 was actually completed on day 22. On Saturday afternoon, Richard swam the final leg across the bay of Palma mindful of the huge cruise liners, yachts and surfers out in the bay, enjoying the windy conditions. Richard Nic and the guys on the support vessel have been through such a unique experience together in those three weeks, firm friendships have been formed and it is hard to comprehend how they must have been feeling as the Mallorca 360 project drew to a close. Emerging from the sea at 4pm on Saturday 11th October, Richard is the first person ever to swim around the entire coast of Mallorca setting a new World Record. As well as the sponsors, well-wishers and relieved family members greeting Richard on the beach, I am sure Ewald was there
smiling down – proud as punch of his brother’s amazing achievement. Alchemedia produced a daily blog with lots of photographs covering Richard’s feat of endurance which can be found at www.mallorca360. wordpress.com. There is also a super short film of the moment Richard returned to Palma, a new World Record holder on the Islander Facebook page. Richard was raising money for Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz, which does an incredible job here in Mallorca supporting under privileged children. If you would like to make a donation please refer to the Fundacion Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz Webpage (Paypal) or directly into their bank account. Banca March ES89 0061 0147 92 0073640117 www.alchemedia-group.com +34 697 361 313
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GIBRALTAR one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Knowing you collision regulations and maintaining a good visual and radio watch is very important. First entry into Morocco has to be via an approved “port of entry”. All of the following are approved ports of entry: Atlantic Coast: Agadir, Asilah, Casablanca, El Jadida, Essaouira , Jorf Lasfar, Kenitra, Mohammedia, Rabat, Safi, Tangier Mediterranean Coast: Al Hoceima, Marina Smir, Nador, Saidia
John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com Sailing to Morocco Tips From a Frequent Visitor Morocco is an exotic location just a stone’s throw from Europe’s southern shores. Sadly many sailors have misconceptions about Morocco and consequently miss out on some fantastic experiences. For yachtsmen who do not want to night sail it is easy enough to make one’s way south to any of the marinas close to Gibraltar from where
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a sail to a Moroccan port is just a matter of a few hours. A stopover at Gibraltar itself will enable boats to reprovision with UK delicacies and re-fuel with low cost diesel. Additionally a stopover of a few days in Gibraltar (outside the EU Customs Union) enables non-EU flagged vessels to reset their VAT temporary importation period of 18 months. In the summer months the prevailing winds in the Straits are either Easterly (Levante) or Westerly (Poniente). This means that a crossing from Gibraltar is a fast and comfortable beam reach. There are three important
things to remember when crossing the Straits. Firstly in an Easterly always expect up to 15 knots of wind more than forecast at the western end of the Straits and vice versa. The wind is “squeezed” by the high terrain on either side of the Straits and this causes the wind to accelerate as it leaves the bottleneck at the narrowest part of the Straits. Secondly in anything over 20 knots of wind with a spring tide running it is best to time the crossing to avoid a “wind against tide” situation. This will avoid heaped seas and make for a much more comfortable crossing. Finally the Straits of Gibraltar is
Additionally the shortest distance from Gibraltar to North Africa is the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Much further East close to the border with Algeria is the other Spanish enclave of Melilla. Both enclaves can provide a gentler introduction to North Africa and both have land border access to Morocco. After entry at one of the approved entry points you are free to visit other ports although you will always be required to complete some bureaucratic process. Crew and passengers need passports and the authorities will want to see the vessel’s registration document and her insurance cover. It is important to note that vessels are not allowed to anchor off the Moroccan shore at night. All vessels have to be in port in the hours of darkness. This is a measure
GIBRALTAR to combat smuggling into and out of Morocco. Once you have completed the entry formalities you will be free to enjoy the exotic charms of Morocco. Morocco is of course much more than the marinas and heading inland to sample the markets (souks) and restaurants of Morocco are a must. It is a good idea to carry lots of small denomination Euro banknotes. These are preferred by local traders. It is possible to use most debit and credit cards to make purchases and withdraw money from ATMs. Make no mistake, the best deals are reserved to those who pay with Euro cash. The difficulty is knowing whether you have in fact got the best deal. Everything is cheaper in Morocco. In the souk you will soon learn how to haggle and negotiate the Moroccan way. Do not show any interest in any item if you do not want to provoke haggling session which usually starts with what
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may seem like a rhetorical question: “Tell me your best price”? Take plenty of money because there is so much you will want to buy. They will not only seem like good bargains but in fact are! Morocco has a long and proud history and is one of the most successful economies in Africa. It is an Islamic country full of contradictions. For example some wine and beer is locally produced but many restaurants are “dry”. Respect for Islamic traditions will earn you respect in return. I strongly recommend a visit to Morocco via Gibraltar. If you want to do the crossing in company you can join the annual Gibraltar to Morocco Rally on the 12th June 2015 and sail across in the company of up to 50 yachts for a gentle introduction to Morocco. For more information of the 2015 Gibraltar - Morocco Rally check out information postings at Facebook.com/ boatshedgib.
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Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk El Lazareto de Mahón – The Quarantine Island Last month I wrote about the Isla del Rey or the Hospital Island in the Port of Mahón. This month, with Ebola ever present in the news, I thought it would be topical to describe another historical building in the harbour, the former quarantine station El Lazareto. The ownership of this large complex of buildings has recently been transferred back into the hands of the Consell Insular de Menorca and we look forward to its further development as a tourist and cultural resource in 2015. History of the Lazareto El Lazareto is situated on Illa Plana, next to Cala Taulera in the Port of Mahón. This island has been used as a quarantine station since 1490. Any goods and imports from plague infected countries were stored on the island. Construction of the current Lazareto started at the beginning of the second British occupation in 1771. The British built the one-story building that can be seen in
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different paintings of Port Mahon in the Museum of Menorca. In 1785, with Menorca once more under Spanish rule, Spain signed a peace treaty with Algeria and the island was designated to receive 365 freed Spanish slaves which had been imprisoned in Algiers, a place which had been ravaged by a plague epidemic. The facilities at Illa Plana were not big enough to house them all and so some were kept on Illa des Coloms in Es Grau. On this island, temporary barracks were built to house the former slaves, and guards were stationed on the coast of the main island to control any attempted escapes. This situation highlighted the need for the construction of a new, much bigger, quarantine station. However the third British Occupation of Menorca and the war of independence from France meant that it took many year to complete and the first ship, the Spanish vessel ‘Antonia’, did not stop
at the quarantine station until 1817. Construction of the Lazareto The impressive facility is surrounded by a fortified stone wall in the shape of a polygon. The outer wall is 1200m long, 1.5m wide and over 7 m high and incorporates 2 watchtowers. There were independent doors in the wall which led to three separate areas, each surrounded by a second inner wall of the same height and width and with a 12m gap between the two walls. The three inner zones were described as the Suspicious Zone for goods and people arriving from areas suspected of contagion, the Dirty Zone for people and effects arriving from known plague ridden cities or ships with an infectious disease. The third zone was the Plague Zone for receiving people known to be infected. This plague zone was located in the east and had a watchtower over its main
entrance. There were plans for a fourth zone for people free of infection containing six buildings for accommodation of passengers, an inn, two infirmaries, staff quarters and a church. This zone was never built. Operation of the Lazareto In the 100 years it was operating, over 13,800 boats passed through the station and more than 111,000 passengers and 275,000 crew members were kept in isolation. During the month of August 1821, numerous vessels entered the port of Mahon infected with a typhus epidemic and the crews went directly to the premises of the Lazareto. The staff were unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with the large numbers of patients. Between August and October, 43 vessels were quarantined with 486 crew. Unfortunately 196 of these then became infected with
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yellow fever and 122 people died of the disease, including the governor and priest of the Lazereto and other staff. It was later discovered that the vehicle for transmitting the yellow fever was stegomya calopus, a mosquito that was very common in the area of Mahon. Therefore the patients had become infected whilst within the Lazereto. The last quarantine ship left the island in 1919 and the
facility passed into the hands of the Ministry of Health. The island became a vacation spot for children and then, since 1967, the island has been used in the summer months as a place of residence for health ministry employees and to host national and international health conferences. In March 2011 the Ministry of Health, Social Policy and Equality signed an agreement
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with the Insular Council of Menorca by which the facilities would be open to the public during the tourist season and guided tours were organized during the summers of 2011-2013. However in 2014 the visits stopped and in July 2014 the transfer of the
management to the Balearic Government was announced. The plan is to start a new programme of visits and cultural activities in summer 2015. Further details: lazaretodemahon.es
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Port Vell, Barcelona The transformation of Barcelona’s Marina Port Vell is almost complete, with the grand opening scheduled for November 2014. The Marina Port Vell of old is barely recognisable. Since the project began in 2011, a huge investment has been made in the marina’s infrastructure, services and facilities to create one of the world’s best, most exclusive yachting destinations. Phased delivery has been taking place over the last 6 months and we have been busy delivering our first full time berths throughout the summer. At present we have 42 boats over 30m in the marina. As well as the development of the marina itself, two other world-class construction projects have taken place – The Gallery and OneOcean Club.
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The Gallery is a 2,750 sqm state of the art building that houses the marina reception, a dedicated business centre with private meeting rooms, peaceful spa treatment rooms, gym and sundeck with daybeds. Captains and crew are especially well catered for with their own lounge including a relaxation space and games room. OneOcean Club combines a restaurant with a host of unrivalled lifestyle amenities to offers a luxurious home away from home in a spectacular seafront location wich is home to the One Ocean Club Restaurant, which offer a discreet gourmet experience to rival the best of the Catalan capital’s 22 Michelin Starred restaurants. The 400 cover restaurant will be overseen by Head chef Llorenç Valls, one of Europe’s hottest up and coming chefs.
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Ruth Laver ruth@superyachtluxury.com www.superyachtluxury.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: Super Yacht Luxury Boat Mats: Now Available from Super Yacht Luxury After a brief yard period MY Serendipity recently departed Palma for Dubai with a full restock of new linen, Molton Brown and new dock mats, all supplied on schedule by Super Yacht Luxury. Super Yacht Luxury is a one stop shop for all your interior needs, from Guest and Crew linen, to deck towels, dock mats, shoe baskets, guest toiletries, table linen and even stemware. Their range has grown to reflect the demands of their favourite customers; Chief Stewardesses.
Super Yacht Luxury also offer the most competitive prices on the market, because they don’t have the huge overheads of a showroom. They come and visit you onboard instead, offering unparalleled service. With Ruth Laver, an Ex Chief Stewardess as the Sales Director, each item is hand selected using her trained eye for detail. Pamper Points are awarded for every purchase made through Super Yacht Luxury, with frequent rewards for Chief Stewardesses from Angels Onboard Massage services, and other equally tempting Pamper Treats, including very lovely gifts from their Jo Malone range. The Super Yacht Luxury service is fast, efficient and reliable. They even deliver on Sundays, always ensuring that your happiness is guaranteed. Call or email now for a quote: ruth@superyachtluxury.com
Guest linens from Frette and Pratesi have been top sellers this year, and their exclusive Super Yacht Luxury label of linens for Guests and Refit Linen, Cabin Linen for Guests & Crew, Towels, Guest Toiletries & Turndown Treats. Interior & Bathroom Accessories.
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Union of the mind, body and soul with the Gong & Didgeridoo & Kundalini Yoga Listening to the vibrations of the Gong & Didgeridoo being played in a certain way entrains the brain waves to states of deep relaxation. Everything in the universe is interconnected through an energy field. Essentially, we are an energy body having a physical existence and all of our thoughts, feelings and experiences that we have experienced from our past, present and futures is held in this energy field. The didgeridoo helps to clear and bring this energy field back to a state of balance and harmony. This sound bath can be received lying down or sitting. Kundalini Yoga is the perfect compliment. It balances the mind, body and soul. It is suitable for all ages and aids circulation, agility, regulation of breathing, whilst calming the mind through life’s challenges. The class is a combination of postures, meditation, and breath control. These aid in releasing any mental and physical blocks, leading to a happier, healthier lifestyle and an increase state of awareness. It is practical, but also very
powerful. As you practice Kundalini Yoga, you will grow. You will gain new perspectives and capacities. It is a spiritual, but not religious practice. It balances the glandular system and strengthens the nervous system, making you feel more vibrant and alive. For Gong & Didgeridoo sound sessions and Kundalini Yoga lessons please contact Anna at annaskelton@mac.com or phone 610 968 027. Join “Gong Didge Mallorca” on Facebook for up to date class times. Private classes available on land or on boats.
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great networking tool, and new friendships were forged, with tales of surviving 16hr shifts & tips sharing on how to practice sacred self care onboard.
Check out these funky bean bags from Super Yacht Luxury; available in a range of colours and fabric designs. Perfect for on deck for movie screenings or as casual additional seating, this 80’s throwback is back in vogue. Or spoil the crew to one of these beauties for the crew mess, but be warned, it will soon become the favorite seat, so why not order 2! Email now for prices: ruth@ superyachtluxury.com
As always the jobs board was full of both Boats seeking Stews and Stews looking for work. And plenty of good connections were made. A very interesting wine tasting from Charlotte from No12 wines was enjoyed, with definitely no spitting involved! And the Clothes Swap was a massive success, and by hot demand will be repeated soon. Follow Ruth Superyachtluxury on facebook for all the latest updates. www.superyachtluxury.com
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air flow, which ensures that problems of humidity and condensation are eliminated. The pocket sprung range uses individual pocket spring that are nested into a firm edge frame. The springs are then encased with natural fibres for extra comfort, support and ventilation. Light weight mattresses are available for high performance yachts, because we know that every kilogram counts. Bespoke sizing available as standard, as we understand that mattresses onboard are rarely standard! We offer a templating service, to ensure that your new mattresses are exactly the perfect fit. Quote ‘Islander refit love ’ to receive free pillows with your order during November and December. Email now: ruth@superyachtluxury.com
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Pampering at the Pink Flamingo Preparing for Monaco Yacht Show can take its toll. And just like preparing for a big Charter I believe that it’s important to take some time out, so that you are fresh for the event. It was previously my ritual to always have a Massage the night before a big charter or guest trip. And equally the moment those guests stepped off the passerele, or sometimes even
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on an afternoon break I would hot foot it to the nearest spa for some pampering goodness. As a Stewardess when you give of yourself so much, taking care of other people, it’s also important to prioritise your own sacred self care.
Each delightful item has been handpicked for the boutique by the very lovely owner, Shula. And each item comes
So there I was, with an early finish on a Friday afternoon, bare faced and ready for some serious pampering. The vibe at the Pink Flamingo is Hamptons beach cool, with
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NEWS 4 STEWS Tell us about your current position and its advantages. Currently I am Chief Stewardess onboard MY Galaxy. The boat has a great team and owner, which is always one of the most important things for me on a boat. We also finished earlier this year a major interior refit, so it is definitely an advantage to have seen so much of the interior going in and to know the boat so well.
Chief Stewardess of the Month: Selina Wright Where are you from and how did your yachting career begin? I grew up in a small town in Southern New Zealand. I left in 2002 and spent two years in England on a work visa. I was working on the passenger ferries between England and France when I first learned about the yachting industry. I really didn’t know much about it, except to go to Antibes around March. I just happened to be in the right place (walking the dock!) at the right time and got my first position after three days. What did you do before you started working in the yachting industry? Before I travelled I was studying computers in New Zealand.
We heard on the grapevine that you’ve had some very famous guests onboard including Rhianna this season. Did you experience any Diva demands that you can share with us? We had a really great season this year, Rihanna and her guests were a pleasure to have onboard. The whole group was friendly and polite, the kind of guests you enjoy looking after and having onboard. There were definitely no diva demands! How is it dealing with Charter guests that are in the public eye? Did your crew feel star struck having Rhianna onboard? Everyone was excited to have her onboard, she is very down to earth and approachable so any star struck feelings passed quickly. How do you preserve flowers onboard? Regular water changing. If we are busy then a small amount of bleach in the water to kill bacteria so daily changes aren’t necessary.
What is your signature cocktail? Galaxy has a signature cocktail, but I can’t claim it! My second stew does fantastic cocktails and her Ginger and Lemongrass martini has been a definite winner this season. What is your top tip for managing your team? Keep them interested! Try to give them responsibilities and jobs that they will enjoy doing and find challenging. I try to do this for all the stewardesses no matter what level they are at. How do you keep children onboard entertained? We have done Pirate Treasure hunts on a couple of the boats I have been on, it’s a definite winner. When all the crew are involved and having a good time as well as the guests it gives everyone a boost. How do you wow your charter guests? With the little extra’s – things like a green juice on the menu for breakfast, personalized individual dinner menu’s, just those little things that you don’t expect but notice when they are there. What is your onboard pet hate? I don’t like needless waste. I think as an industry given how much we consume and waste already, we need to make an extra effort on the little things. Single use antibacterial wipes are a big one, I would much rather use a Dettol spray. Bottled water is another one,
given the filtration systems onboard it just isn’t necessary. I also don’t like crew drama – but then who does! What is your favourite yachting destination? I really enjoyed a trip up to Alaska last year. It is a beautiful country with a load of wildlife that you don’t get to see everyday. I would love to go back and venture further up the coast and into the wilder areas. If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice what would it be? Start saving!! And travelling!! But still have fun…. How can aspiring Stewardess’ gain experience before entering the yachting industry? I think dayworking is by far the best way to get an idea of what the job entails and the industry. If that’s not possible, waitressing is also a helpful way of learning about interactions between service staff and customers, and the ever important skill of being able to deal with chefs. Being confident around guests and in service is really important in this industry, and that is something that comes with on the floor experience. Most other aspects of the job can be learnt as you go.
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NEWS 4 STEWS What advice would you give to Stewardesses that are keen to step up to the role of Chief Stew? Don’t sweat the small stuff! Remember all crew onboard are human not robots. If someone leaves a dirty cup lying around – as long as it doesn’t become a habit – it’s not the end of the world and there is no need to create a big drama over it.
customs with my boat papers in my checked-in bag, and ended up spending a good four hours in the back room because of it! I have also almost been not allowed on a flight as I had my seaman’s discharge but no boat letter. So always have your papers organized and in hand, even for trips you have done loads of times and haven’t needed the papers.
What do you least enjoy about yachting? I like to be outside and in nature so sometimes I struggle with the amount of indoor time there is.
What’s the biggest thing you’ve spoilt yourself to at the end of a hard season? It’s usually a trip somewhere or a nice hotel. I would rather splash out on an experience than a material possession.
What has been the best training course that you have done in your yachting career? I have just done the WSET level 2 wine course through VSF. I find wine fascinating and have been to some of the wine regions we learnt about, so expanding my knowledge in an area I already enjoy was great. Best housekeeping tip / hack? White vinegar!! It’s a great product to use for descaling, without having to use chemicals. Also plain white toothpaste on an iron plate. For me the less chemicals I can use the better. Where would you like to be in 10 years? Doing something that I will still love in another 10 years. What is your best travel tip? I have to say I have been caught out in Miami airport at
What is the best internet resource that you use for your job? Definitely Google! There are also some really good wine websites out there if you have charter guests requesting a wine you don’t know. Do you think inter crew relationships should be forbidden or allowed? I think it depends on the situation and the boat. There is quite a wide gap between a drunk one night hookup and starting something that could end up going somewhere. What are your top 3 current goals? Buy another house by the end of the year, do more travel, cleaning out the work cupboard beside my desk! (It’s the little things).
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yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess So, here’s a geeky joke for you What do you get when you take the sun and divide it’s circumference by it’s diameter? Pi in the Sky! Two subjects close to my heart this chilly November. Pie in the Sky in Palma Nova have reopened with Chef Ivar baking his little cotton socks off. Being a stalwart Aussie girl I’ve always fancied my good self a bit of a goddess when it comes to pies but alas my talents hold nothing to Ivar’s mastery. Sweet or savoury, do yourself a flavour and pop in and say gidday or howzit - they are just opposite the big car park in Palma Nova next to the Guardia Civil. 971 908283. Or you can pick them up in the old town at Fish and Chips Palma in the old town. Make sure you try them all, but my personal fave is the chicken, avo and Brie..... I’ve always thought of pies as the ultimate comfort food. Crusty pastry with a gooey inside - whether it be sweet of savoury. Pies, in this little black ducks book are your grandmother, the white haired Mrs Doubtfire of comfort. The cuppa tea, Carol Brady of food. Pies have been around for zonks, first appearing in the 12th century with their adorable cousins, the fruit pie making its entrance in the 16th. Apparently wealthy English gentry were fond of ‘surprise pies’ in which 66
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live creatures would pop out when cut open. Sounds rather unkind to me. All you vegans out there - sorry! I’d always fancied leaping out of a pie but don’t even like to think what it would do to my hair. forget hat hair, pie hair sounds ultimately worse. The phrase ‘upper crust’ refers to early America when no one had any dosh and supplies were hard to come by. Only the posh households could afford the ingredients for both upper and lower crusts. And, interestingly enough, after years (and years!) of wondering why Don McLean and Madonna were wailing about saying goodbye to Miss American Pie they weren’t lamenting the fact that the local cake store had run out of pies. It was the name of the aeroplane Buddy Holly died in. There you go, a fun fact you can dazzle your guests with. I humbly offer you good people two choices of pies. None of that bloody fusion rubbish this month. Hope you enjoy them. Prawn Party Pies 60g unsalted butter 1 leek (white part only), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 400g peeled green prawns 1 tablespoon plain flour 3/4 cup (185ml) fish stock 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine 300ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon each chopped dill & flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water, to brush Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Chuck in the leek and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until softened. Season the prawns and add to the pan. Stir for 2 minutes or until just cooked, then remove the prawns and set aside. Pop the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock and
wine and whisk to remove any lumps. Increase heat to medium then cook for 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced. Stir in cream, then simmer for a further 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reduced by half. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Add lemon juice, herbs and mustard, then return the prawns to the mixture. Season, then cool completely. Using shells or ramekins as a guide, cut 12 pastry lids, leaving a 5mm border. Make light incisions in the pastry lids, following the shape of the shells. Nice, hey! Divide filling among shells and top with pastry, pressing edges to seal. Chill for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 200°C. Brush pastry lids with egg wash. Place pies on a tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is cooked and golden. Awesome. Chocolate Banoffee Pies 250g dark chocolate biscuits 180g butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra to dust 50 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped by hand 1/2 firmly packed cup brown sugar 395g can condensed milk 2 Mars bars, chopped 300ml thickened cream 2 small bananas, sliced Extra chocolate, chopped to sprinkle
Get a saucepan full of water to the boil, turn down so it is simmering, open the tab of your can of condensed milk and gently lower into the water. Simmer for three hours, topping up with hot water as it evaporates. Lift out and pull lid completely off and with a spoon stir. The condensed milk should be a thick caramel. Finely crumb biscuits in a food processor. Melt 80g butter and add to crumbs with cocoa and chopped chocolate. Mix this together in all it’s chocolate glory. Press into six greased 10cm loose-bottomed tart pans. Pop into fridge. Fill tart shells with caramel mixture, smoothing tops with a palette knife. Chill for at least 1 hour to set. Melt the Mars Bars over a low heat and drizzle over the caramel. Top with sliced bananas and whipped cream, dust with cocoa and or extra chopped chocolate. Yum, yum. You could even add a splash of something alcoholic to the caramel sauce, Kaluha or Cointreau perhaps? Enjoy your pies dear readers. I’ve solved the pie hair problem, I’m off to buy a Marilyn Monroe wig, just need to suss out a pie big enough - Happy Birthday Mr Editor.....
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creative presentation as it’s a well-known fact that you eat with your eyes first! In the workshop, we will prepare up to 5 savoury and 3 sweet dishes. Below is a few of the tasters but not all: The Asian Tasters: Vietnamese salad rolls with a chilli dipping sauce; Tuna tataki with wasabi peas and kimchi veg; Thai fish cakes with a cucumber relish Sweet Tasters: Key lime pie two ways; Chocolate tiramisu in shot glass COST: €90.00 (+10% iva) inc sampling the delicious food, wine, printed course notes and recipes. Transport to and from Delicioso is available on request. Ccontact to reserve your place. If you can’t make these dates but are keen to do these cooking courses, please do let us know and we will arrange some future dates in Palma this winter.
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Marc Fosh A Flash In The Pan Great Food in Minutes Fast Cooking makes sense; not just for our busy lives, but also for the way we like to eat. It captures the freshness of the ingredients and it is enormously satisfying to know we can whip up a stunning supper within 30 minutes. When we think of fast food, we often think of guilty pleasures like Big Mac’s etc and it tends to get a very bad rep…but stop right there. Real fast food isn’t bad food, its simply good food, cooked quickly. If you can learn to cook fast, not only will you eat sooner, but also your food will taste fresher, look brighter and generally be better for you. Slow cooked meats and simmering stews are fantastic, but fish, vegetables, pasta, salads and sauces are better when prepared in a flash. Cook them too long and they lose their colour, flavour and start to look dull and uninviting. Fast cooking also helps to maintain the nutrients in food before they disappear. Speedy cooking requires that we stock up on a few essential ingredients like good olives, capers, garlic, chilli, lemons, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, herbs and spices; all are high impact ingredients that are short on calories and long on flavour. So don’t let lack of time tempt you into eating unhealthily, the reality is fast, simple food can also be healthy and nutritious at the 68
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Here are a few tips for fast cooks, firstly pre-heat the oven or grill as soon as you walk into the kitchen. They can be warming up while you prepare everything else. Pans of water come to the boil much quicker if covered with a lid or use the kettle to boil the water and remember, don’t feel like you have to run around the kitchen like crazy. Even a quick recipe should be cooked with a sense of calm enjoyment and eaten slowly and pleasurably in the knowledge that you are feeding people not just fast, but well. For me, choosing good ingredients is the key to a good meal and the success or failure of most meals begins at the marketplace. The ingredients definitely don’t have to be the most expensive in the market, just look for quality and freshness. As Hippocrates said “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”. If we can achieve that in 30 minutes… fast food might start to get a good reputation. Courgette & Parmesan Carbonara Ingredients (serves 6) 3 medium courgettes 2 garlic cloves crushed 200ml cream 30g Parmesan, grated 2 egg yolks 80g smoked bacon, diced 2tbsn olive oil 160g fettuccini, cooked Ground white pepper Finely slice the courgettes. Pan-fry the smoked bacon in the olive oil until crisp and golden. Add the courgettes and garlic, cook for 6-8 minutes over as gentle flame. Add the cooked fettuccini. Whisk the egg yolks, cream and Parmesan and season with white pepper. Add to the warm pasta and mix well over the heat until the sauce thickens and cover the pasta.
Serve immediately. Herb & Mustard Chicken with Olive Oil Potato Puree Ingredients (serves 2) 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons hot English mustard 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves 125ml olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Sea salt and cracked black pepper 2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 strips Olive Oil Potato Puree 1.2kg potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 125ml extra-virgin olive oil To make the mash, place potato in a saucepan of cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan. Add the garlic, oil and salt and mash until smooth. Combine parsley, mustard, garlic, rosemary, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Spoon over the pan juices and serve with olive oil potato puree. Easy Apple Tart Ingredients (serves 4) 2 red apples, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 80g butter, melted 1 sheet ready-prepared puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten Ice cream, to serve Preheat oven to 200ºC (390ºF). Place the apples, sugar, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl and mix to combine. Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares and score the edges to create a 1cm border. Layer with the apple mixture and brush with the egg. Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper and cook for 10–15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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our custom wear range stirred up interest from crew, and our unique Monaco dress worn at The Captain’s Hideout tied in perfectly with the Stars n Bars American red, white and blue. Our giveaway tees and beer coolers proved a hit too. A main highlight was attending Boat International’s exclusive drinks party at the new Monaco Yacht Club, alone a breathtaking venue. The long days spent networking did eventually begin to take their toll... thank goodness for the fresh juice
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seventeenth century Ramon Safortesa Fuster, the famous Comte Mal, rented out part of his land to his knights to plant vineyards and subsequently produce wine. This terrain, known as Rotes dels Cavallers, at present belongs to the Ribot-Galmés family who, after having grown dessert grapes for three generations, in 1997 decided to totally reconvert the land back to the production of red and white wines of superlative quality. Martin Ward Wine Educators International facebook.com/ MallorcaWineTours facebook.com/WEILtd martin.ward@ wine-educators.com Very recently we were invited to present a series of tutored tastings at the inaugural CCA Andratx Wine Fair. So this month, we look at some of the bodegas that we featured: Bodegas Angel, Santa Maria del Cami - located in the heart of Mallorca’s main wine region, the bodega is built in traditional stone style with large windows to show the beautiful views. The winery is surrounded by the vineyards & natural beauty of Mallorca’s “Sierra Norte” mountain range. Bodegas Angel wines have their own character due to its location. There are specific characteristics due to the 72
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proximity to the sea, whilst the terrain of red clay “Call Vermell” is rich in iron oxide; and a natural barrier is created from the north wind. Whilst also having foreign grape varieties planted, Prensal Blanc and Mantonegro are the local kings. Angel was founded by Andres Gelabert in 2006. Andres is Mallorcan by birth but spent his formative years in the USA. There his passion for winemaking began. On returning to his native Mallorca, in the year 2000, he sought to find the ideal location to eventually create Angel. Galmés i Ribot, Santa Margalida - Although over the course of the twentieth century many bodegas in Santa Margalida closed down one after another, the municipality is situated in an area of immense wine and grapegrowing tradition. It is even documented that in the
The vineyard comprises 14ha belonging to the family itself, where several varieties of grape are grown including Prensal Blanc, Giró Blanc, Moscatel, Chardonnay, Callet, Fogoneu, Gorgollassa, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah, along with Escursac & many other experimental varieties. Finca Son Bordils, Inca - The winery Son Bordils is on the top of a hill in the centre of Mallorca surrounded by the spectacular 34ha of estate vineyards. Son Bordils was founded by Dn. Joan Bordils i Pont on 18 January 1433 following the acquisition of the farmhouse ‘dels Febrers’ and other lands and grouping them with land acquired by his father, Dn Bordils Bernat, in the 1360’s; some of them already occupied by vineyards at the time of purchase. It is known that the mid-fifteenth century Finca Son Bordils was already dedicated to winemaking because during the forana revolta (1450-1452)
the estate was sacked yielding a bounty of about 50,000 litres. In 1860 Son Bordils was one of the three major wine producers in the municipality. Bodega Biniagual - The Biniagual Winery is a family run business dedicated to wine production on land used traditionally for the same purpose. Located in the heart of the wine producing region of Binissalem, the small village of Biniagual was known for its wine production for many years until the phylloxera plague destroyed most of the vines in Mallorca at the beginning of the 20th Century. The Biniagual Winery is part of the small village of Biniagual which consists of 14 houses and a chapel, as well as extensive farmland. It is a self-sufficient estate which is perfectly integrated into Mallorca’s marvellous rural surroundings. In 1999 the Biniagual Winery reinitiated its wine tradition and replanted its first vines; the estate started producing its own wine once again in 2002. The Biniagual llogaret (hamlet) experienced its most prosperous times at the beginning of the 17th Century. Its inhabitants went back to living off the land, breeding sheep and pigs as well as farming grapes and olives. As a consequence of its financial prosperity and its increasing number of inhabitants, twelve houses were built between 1840 and 1850, and the existing houses were
NEWS 4 STEWS extended and refurbished. At the beginning of the 18th Century, olive farming gave way to further vineyards and the estate began farming grapes almost exclusively. At the beginning of the 20th Century, luck turned against Biniagual and all its vines were destroyed by the phylloxera plague. The inhabitants slowly started moving away until the llogaret was completely abandoned and by the mid 20th century Biniagual was practically in ruins. Antonio Nadal Bodegas & Viñedos, Binissalem - a family winery founded by Antonio Nadal Ros, a pharmaceutical analyst by profession. After buying the land of Son Roig in 1960 he began making wines in 1968 and in 1989 it became part of the DO. His vision and his efforts helped to improve day by day the infrastructure and equipment of the winery adapting it to new technologies allowing progressively increase the production capacity of the hold up to 100,000 litres per year. From 2000 until 2012 his daughter Magdalena Nadal Estela managed the winery following the techniques of her father; then 2012 the third generational change saw Germán Alberti Nadal, grandson of the founder take control of the winery. Bodegas Bordoy, Llucmajor - History tells us of the existence of Sa Torre from
around 1369, by which time it was already known within the island for its unique gothic style chapel, in the area between Llucmajor and Cap Blanc. Today the chapel continues to bless the vineyards of Bodegas Bordoy. Founded by Miguel Sastre Bordoy who, after acquiring in 1993 parcels of Sa Vinya Els Camps and S’Aljub Vermell, set about restoring the centuries old vines back to their former glory. In the words of winemaker Sergio Navarro “the climate of this area has its peculiarities; we are in the most arid part of the island, with a very low rainfall and intense sunlight that benefits the vines with lower yields but higher quality. The soil is also different, has a sandy loam structure, which makes it is very well drained, besides providing a low fertility, limiting the effect of the plant, resulting in quality. The sub-surface composition gives our wines a mineral character”. The CCA Andratx event is scheduled to be held annually with an expanded show already planned in 2015 - so log on to their facebook page for their regular updates or contact iben@ccandratx.com for information. All the bodegas featured can be visited with us as stand-alone visits or part of one of our Wine / Wine & Gastronomy Tours – please contact us at enquiries@wine-educators.com
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NEWS 4 STEWS assortes of tapas according to specific taste of these rich broths from esporles. 30 euros tasting and tapas 14 cocina The Galley Club Calle Cotoner 21 Santa Catalina, Palma info@thegalleyclub.com www.thegalleyclub.com
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15 November: sushi workshop 17 November: India evening
3 November: 2 weeks entry level yacht cookery course
In The Galley Club we offer you to learn and develop the technique in carving fruit & vegetables. 3 hours workshop for beginners; 10 hours (3 days) intermedium course; 10 hours (3 days) advance course
4 November: carving fruit & vegetables.
6 November: American bakery
Most types of fruit and vegetables can be carved and used for decoration. Traditional designs do not have rules of design but natural colour and texture are taken into account in determining the design. The fruit and vegetables are normally carved into floral designs. More modern carving allows the use of colouring and the creation of animals or abstract shapes and designs.
7 November: vegetarian food
Become acquainted with Mediterranean fish. How many times did you question yourself if the fish is fresh or not? How to cook and what sauce will be better for the specific type of fish you would like to try.
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There are types of carving: Skin Carving. This involves carving fruit and vegetables where the fleshy centre is a different colour to the skin. (E.g. Melons) .When the object is finished the contrast between the skin and the flesh reveals the desired design. Three Dimensional Carving. The fruit or vegetables will be carved to look like a real flower leaf or other object. This type of carving is usually used to create a flower arrangement for display purposes, or used enhance the appearance of the vegetables when they are
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8 November: kids cookery workshop 11 November: Tapas gourmet 12 November Sushi Advance 13 November: wine taste Es Verger is located in sierra de tramuntana in Esporles area. This area have a special microclimate which has a positive influence to improved the taste of the wine. This wine is one of the first 100% ecological vineyards and handmade philosophy is essential to get the best results. We will taste four different wines: Ses Marjades (Mantonegro), Els Rojals (Cabernet i Merlot), Pinot Noir (Reds) and Fita del Ram (Sweet white with Viognier variety). Our red wines are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The owner and winemaker will explain the elaboration, particularities and nuances of this wine accompanied with
18 November: Thai worshop 20 November: bread making 22 November: Fish workshop & visit santa catalina market
Well, in this workshop we will meet to have a tour of mercado del olivar where we select a variety of fish before returning to the Galley Club where we will fillet, cook, present and eat what we have bought. 24 November: curso de corte de jamon Do you want to look amazing in the art of cutting authentic tradicional iberico ham? Carving a Spanish ham requires three essential pieces of equipment – the ham knife and the ham stand and a good iberico ham. In the galley club we have everything for you to learn and get the best iberico
to enjoy with your friends and family. 4 hours workshop with our cortador to learn how to carving properly a Spanish jamón. . The workshop includes: Iberico ham 8 kg each per person for you; pack of ham knife: 4 hour lesson; glass of wine. We provide apron and ham stand. The class start with a bit of theory follow to carving your own jamón. You will taste some of this jamón in the class with a great spanish wine and the rest we will pack for you to take home. The rest of the leg you will enjoy at home to continuing practicing the art of cutting jamón. Price: 325 euros per person everything include ( also iberico ham). Max 6 people per class 29 November: ceviche tartar carpaccio You may enjoy eating raw fish, but how many different ways do you know how to prepare it? There are different flavours from all around the world that can be used to marinate raw fish in numerous ways. We can show you how to prepare mediterranean or asiatic tartar from a huge selection of fish, as well as a variety of ceviches from the other side of the Atlantic, and creative ways of serving carpaccio. All of the dishes prepared will be suitably complemented with wine selected by our sommelier.
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ONDINE UPDATE amazing artwork. These two wonderful ladies are showing how creativity can contribute to local marine research and conservation.
brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Eco-Artists Considering Asociacion Ondine is just 2 years young we have created quite a community of likeminded individuals and businesses. I think this shows that our goals of protecting, improving and understanding our local sea are an important subject for many people within the yachting industry and beyond. Our classic memberships structure from Platinum through to Individual is proving to work very well and our memberships are steadily on the up, our wish list has generated a few small items, no ocean going research vessel yet, unfortunately! Our newest contributors to Asociacion Ondine are two local artists who have been creating very special pieces related to the sea and donating part of their income from the sales of their
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Marieke (Rikki) Tollenaere “I was born into a Flemish family of artists and raised in Antwerp where I studied interior design at the Academy of Arts. After my studies as interior designer and later master painter, I ran my own painting business in Belgium; specializing in marble and wood imitations trompe and gold leaf. I always had a passion for sailing and after having sailed for many years between the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern America, the Indian Ocean and south East Asia I developed a taste and eye for details, composition and colour. I have made Mallorca my home where I started painting on canvas in 2005. My favorite medium is oil paint but often I combine this with other materials; newspaper photos and real sail cloth, which gives the paintings more life and depth. Because I have always been attracted to the sea I decided to start painting waves and came up with the idea to turn it into a project to raise more awareness to keep our oceans clean, Asociacion Ondine seemed like the perfect organization to achieve that goal. I have decided to call the project “Making 100 Waves”
Joanna - Dos Manos and for every wave I sell I will donate a percentage to Ondine. You can keep following the project on my facebook page Facebook.com/ARikki” http://www.arikki.com/ Joanna Kuhne “Asociacion Ondine has emerged on the island of Mallorca just in time for me to jump on-board. I have done marine environmental work in the past off the coast of my adopted village of Deia, Mallorca and it is time for me to spring into action again. . I settled here some 33 years ago having been drawn to the clear waters and sea life around the Balearic Islands and it now clearly needs help to survive the effects that masses of humanity have had on our island´s watery world. I am a ceramic artist and have
used my art work in the past to draw awareness to the need to protect this sea life. I am re-igniting my purpose again, inspired by Brad´s efforts through Asociacion Ondine. I want to support the budding Asociacion by creating ceramic art which will honor and foster value and awareness of the Asociacion and it´s important role here on the island. Keep a look out for my ceramic fish tiles with an Asociacion Ondine sticker on it for sale. Sales of the tiles will support the efforts of the Asociacion.” Asociacion Ondine says a huge thank you to both Joanna and Rikki for their efforts in raising awareness as well as raising much needed funding.
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YACHT SCUBA SAFETY and reaching out for voracious feeding, something you do not see by day. A cool trick is to shine your light close to a coral head; smaller creatures like sea lice, wee shrimp and bug-like animals, which are attracted to the light will arrive, and if they come close to the coral polyps, they are easily trapped by the polyps and slowly eaten.
Nick Stael von Holstein Nick@ondineescape.com Night Diving Night diving is one of the most spectacular types of diving you can do. Some of my best dive experiences have come from diving at night. Training for a night dive is included in part of the Advanced Openwater Diver course or Night Dive Specialty course. However, generally, any diver with more than 25 dives can give it a try. The main attraction with night diving is the amazing marine life you will encounter especially if you are diving on a coral reef. For your first time on a night dive, the experience can initially be a little dis-orientating as normal points of reference in the dark are not available, so use of descent line and a close eye on the depth gauge is important. All the critters and animals come out to forage, explore and socialise at night. It’s
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almost like party time! Many creatures hidden by day are on full display at night especially. Bright pink and blue lobsters, multi-coloured free swimming eels, giant fiery orange/red crabs, coral-banded shrimp, colourchanging chameleon octopi march across the reef. Parrot fish and other fish can often be found sleeping in a nook in the reef while others are attracted to the light and give you a close inspection and of course curious sharks appear out the darkness. I’ve come across creatures that I’ve never seen before. I recall one animal on a dive in St Lucia, which was essentially a giant 2m long , as thick as my forearm, centipede like creature bright orange in colour and sensitive to light. It lived in deep hole under an underwater archway. To this day I still have no idea what it is. I never saw it by day, only at night. Coral feeding – If you pay close attention to the coral heads, you will see their colony of polyps protruding
With your dive light and providing light right on the reef and marine life itself, you will have a maximum colour effect with a kaleidoscope of rainbow spanning colours. A combination of the intense colours and tons of marine life is a very impressive underwater spectacle. Diving by moonlight, full moon vs. new moon. A full moon means a lot more reef activity and it can be so bright that you can often spend part of the dive diving by just the moonlight alone with your light off for a short period. Diving by a new moon or no moon, really is pitch black and re-enforces the colour effect from your light. There are a number of safety precautions and techniques used for night diving: Perfect conditions is the norm with minimal sea chop and current. Depth should be limited to the shallows, no deeper than 18m. Dive groups limited in size to maximum 4 people per instructor/guide. Entries into caves, wrecks, drifting with currents and diving on a deep wall should be avoided. Each diver should
have one main light and another as back up and dive lights should be stored with the batteries removed when not in use. I’ve seen plenty of light failures underwater and so the back-up light is essential. The dive boat should hang a strobe light underneath to assist with uw navigation and orientation. Glow sticks should be used to all divers especially if group dives are conducted, each group with a specific colour glow stick. They can be ziptied to the first stage of your regulator next to the tank valve. Back up glow sticks and strobe lights are also strongly advised. Navigation from the shore or boat should be restricted to a smaller area near the entry and exit points to avoid getting lost. Communicating and Signalling underwater: There are a series of special signals for using your lights to communicate or you can shine your light on your hand to light up your hand signal. Do not shine your light into someone else’s eyes or face to signal to them; this will cause a temporary blindness which can be very disorientating. Dive instruments have fluorescent glow in the dark material displays when charged with a light, like dive watches, so you can see your depth and pressure gauges clearly. No time like now to give night diving a go, I guarantee you, you won’t be disappointed. Big Bubbles, No Troubles!
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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com Storm Chasing What is it with me, water, and storms? A couple of years ago, August 2012 to be precise, I went for a kayak with two good friends – Max and Alex. It was going to be a SUP, but the sea was a bit lumpy so we wimped out and rented ever-stable kayaks. The smartphone had hinted at an impending storm, but the sky was clear, bright and beautiful, so we dismissed the forecast as a 1987 Michael Fish-ism and cracked on. Inevitably, 20 minutes later, the weather gods got angry and dumped a shed load of rain and wind on us. We all capsized, the kayaks whizzed off to crash dramatically against Puerto Portals harbour wall, and we eventually got rescued by the Escuela de Vela RIB. Traumatic and embarrassing in equal measure.
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It brought back memories of the time I was with my business partner swimming in the tenth-floor pool at the Double Tree on Biscayne Bay. Earlier, the chambermaid had popped a note under our door saying Hurricane Jeanne, the deadliest hurricane in the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season, was on its way. But what did she know? The sky was clear, bright and beautiful, so we went for a swim. A few hours later a taxi was driving us Grand Theft Auto-style to Miami Airport to catch (literally) the last plane back to Spain before the entire fleet of aircraft was grounded and superglued to the tarmac. Jeanne went on to wreak almost seven billion dollars-worth of damage across the US. Next time I will listen to the chambermaid. I digress, so, me, water and storms. A few weeks ago, I saw ‘Excursion de SUP Andratx’ advertised on El Niño Surf Center Palma’s Facebook page and thought “I’ll have
a bit of that”. We were to meet at 9am at Tim’s Bar, Port Andratx, on a dubious Sunday. Dubious, because the smartphone was once more promising a storm but the sky was doing its clear, bright and beautiful thing. A mixed group of Spanish, German, Dutch, and two token Brits, myself and dear Max, eschewed wetsuits (the air was really rather warm) and set off on the jolly jaunt. Our little convoy hugged the eastern side of the harbour before dodging the marine traffic and heading west and on to Cala d’Egos, a beautiful bay reached only by sea, or a long hike. Throughout the journey, Max and I repeatedly assessed the sky and had the “remember that time when we capsized the kayaks and were rescued by RIB?” conversation. We had a feeling all was not well, this was the calm, and the storm was to come. Strangely the El Niño Surf Center SUP gurus were in disagreement, they said “it may rain, a little later, but there’s no wind, so definitely no storm”. I think they thought we English were incapable of reading Balearic skies, but we had previous, and everyone knows a Brit can sniff out rain at 20 paces. Whilst we were scoffing halftime bananas on the beach (except me, bananas make me vom, what a vile invention) the sky went a very ominous steel grey and the order was basically “pick up your paddles pronto and head for
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harbour”. The little convoy was now in a race against the elements. Speaking of “race”, although Max and I are seasoned SUPers, we haven’t quite mastered the art of speed. I believe it’s to do with stroke reach, rate and depth, but we’ve not really got that technical. Those who had mastered the art of speed left us (‘us’ being a breakaway group of three - myself, Max and a Dutch glamazon) trailing in their wake. Even the instructors hadn’t the patience or inclination to ‘instruct’ us as the storm approached, so we watched our former teammates shoot off into the distance and find shelter back at Tim’s. Meanwhile we got the wettest we’d ever been on a SUP board (and that includes the times we’ve fallen in) and alternated between hysteria and calm collectedness as the heavens rained heavily upon us. Some 15 minutes later we were also on terra firma, and looking utterly ridiculous in swimwear and flipflops on the streets of Port Andratx while the rest of sane society was cocooned in cagoules and shoes with actual toes. I’ve really got to learn to listen to my smartphone, and my British instinct. Coming up we have a group SUP, sampling the new facilities at Port Calanova – drop me an email if you want to join. But, I’ll warn you, if it looks like rain, I’ll be staying in the pub, in a cagoule.
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Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemarmedical. com Pregnancy and Seafaring This month of November marks the annual MCA Doctors Conference in London and I hope to come back with news for the January Islander. It also marks the anticipated arrival of another baby in our extended family and minds are becoming focussed on where to be and when. Our daughter’s pregnancy is progressing well and she is benefitting from UK antenatal care. Things we take for granted on-shore become much more challenging when living and working on a boat which is moving from one port to another and is sometimes at sea for days if not weeks. Marine Guidance Note MGN 460 (M+F) repays a short read if the question of pregnant crew arises. We all know that pregnancy is not an illness and we may have a mental picture of pregnant women undertaking quite heavy work in late pregnancy in some parts of the world. The resulting blasé attitude turns to anxiety and hesitation on
the part of Captains and yacht management when faced with a pregnant individual on their payroll and for whom they bear responsibility for employee health and safety. Many women in shore-based employment continue to work while pregnant and some return to work while breast feeding – not so likely at sea! Subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and medical advice, a woman may continue to work at sea until the 28th week of pregnancy. However, life at sea is not like any shore-based work and working on board ship can place pregnant workers at risk. Very few ships carry doctors and, in the event of problems developing during pregnancy, an equivalent level of care to that available on-shore is unlikely. Even with on-board medical facilities, the range of equipment and expertise will be more limited and ship turnaround in ports may not allow time for routine antenatal care - and a yacht which puts in to a succession of different marinas destroys any semblance of continuity of care. Even normal pregnancies can become abnormal so, for instance, premature labour could be a logistical, and human, nightmare. So with these considerations in mind, the Regulations state that the employment of pregnant works at sea should normally be prohibited after the 28th week of pregnancy and for 6 weeks after the birth. Prior to the 28th week,
a worker with a normal pregnancy may be permitted to work on short haul trips or a long haul trip on a vessel carrying a doctor. It is incumbent on the employer to assess risks and to do all that is reasonably practicable to control the risks and various responses are proposed to remove the person from identified risks. The least radical response is to make temporary changes to working conditions and/ or hours of work and, if this is not sufficient, suitable alternative work (at the same rate of pay) should be sought. Failing that, the person is suspended form work on paid leave for as long as is necessary. Special consideration must be given to a person who works at night and who obtains a medical certificate stating that night work could affect her health and safety. This is all very far-reaching, especially for UK-flagged vessels, and it is easy to see why girls tend to resign their jobs in early pregnancy in the yachting industry - and much to the relief of the Captain but in theory these resignations may be unnecessary/premature. Having said that, the risk assessment for a stewardess on a yacht working physically demanding long hours on-demand, often living in cramped conditions and moving from port to port is quite different from an officer on a merchant ship with the benefit of protected
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The Marine Guidance Note also provides some help in the risk assessment with reference physical agents (eg whole body vibration), biological agents, chemical agents (eg cargo or materials in use and which are hazardous in pregnancy). It also lists personal conditions which may affect work, such as morning sickness, backache, urinary frequency, increasing size, tiredness, balance (wet surfaces, working at height), working in confined spaces. Definitely worth keeping it on file should the need arise!
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down time and on short haul trips between the same ports. There is even the possibility, in the right circumstances, to work beyond 28 weeks. If this extension is being considered then the advice of the seafarer’s doctor or obstetrician must be sought and the proposal put to an MCA Approved Doctor to issue a new ENG1 Medical Fitness Certificate with restrictions to trips not exceeding 2 hours and not fit for emergency/muster duties – and ante-natal checks must be unhindered. Any significant change affecting fitness for work must be notified to the employer and an Approved Doctor reappraisal is required.
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How to Control Your Post Workout Apetite You finish a great workout, burn a ton of calories, and feel really great about the work you’ve put in. You pat yourself on the back hit the galley and suddenly you are famished. You stuff your face with everything in sight, start feeling guilty and then you start thinking about ways to burn off all those calories you just ate with an even tougher workout the next day. And so the vicious cycle starts over. If this describes you, don’t let a voracious post-workout appetite undo your hard work and get in the way of your fitness goals. Here’s a quick tip to keep yourself from getting hungry after a workout: Avoid long, slow workouts and instead go short and go intense.
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Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Back Pain Issues No. 2 The Physiotherapist’s diagnosis starts the moment the Patient walks into the treatment area. Gait, posture and the way a patient disrobes give us tell-tale signs of what the problem is even before a verbal explanation is given. We looked at a typical lumbago, low back pain injury in the last issue and this article is about nerve root entrapment. Our Patient is now struggling to get out of the chair and will have a forward bent posture when walking possibly favouring one leg. The Patient will find it difficult to remove trousers and shoes and be reluctant to lie down for fear of being unable to get up again. The pain is now more in a buttock and leg and less in the back. There may be numbness in the toes.
The shoulders and hips may appear out of line. The Patient´s Physio will first test the sciatic nerve. A simple test done in a sitting position attempting to extend the legs (one at a time) with the head bent forward. If there has been any irritation or entrapment of the nerve then the afflicted leg will be unable to rise as far as the better side. Similar tests will be done in other positions for different nerves such as the Femoral and Peroneal nerves. Sensation, muscle strength and reflex tests will also be performed. These tests must be done by a practitioner. “Googling” your symptoms can lead to confusion! The spine is made up of 32 vertebrae, each one articulating with the one above and the one below. The Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacral vertebrae all have slightly different angulations of attachment to their above and below vertebrae according to their functional level in the spine. Between each cylindrical shaped
vertebral bone is a disc, which acts as a hydraulic absorber of compression down the spine. The disc absorbs shock just like your car suspension, to protect the nerve roots which emerge from gaps between each vertebra. These gaps are called foramina. The foramina are mightily under strain with our activities of daily life and are susceptible to arthritic forms of wear and tear which may be related to occupations requiring heavy lifting such as a Builder, Gardener, Engineer and Extreme Sportists! Under heavy loading, the outer edges of the foramen gap may start to produce “osteophytes” which are bony spurs and can grow enough length to impinge upon the sensitive nerve root exiting from the spine between the vertebrae. Another possibility of nerve root irritation is the notorious “slipped disc”. A vertebral disc has a fibrousy outer layer surrounding a gelatinous interior. The disc not only absorbs shock but it also acts as a pivot between each vertebra. The disc does have a limit of strain it can take before the outer layer splits, allowing the jelly-like interior to ooze into the space reserved for the nerve root. The cause of this may not necessarily be long term wear and tear and could also be from a heavy lift or continued compression such as motorcross, horse riding, jet-skiing, or a fall.
When a Patient exhibits signs of nerve root irritation it is very helpful to see an X ray, although X rays cannot show us ligament or disc damage, they do show the posture of the spine, osteophyte formation and arthritic or loading wear and tear. Although we cannot see the discs themselves, any narrowing of the gap between each vertebra gives us as Physios a very good direction as to which nerve root we are dealing with. Hopefully an X Ray will be sufficient for physiotherapy treatment to continue however if there exists sensory, muscular, or reflex deficiency, then the Patient should be referred for a Magnetic Resonance Scan. An MRI scan shows the disc and any protrusions into the foramina where the nerves are exiting to go on to supply the legs. The scan can also show any other soft tissue anomalies such as ligament, tendon and muscular damage. The combined results of X ray and MRI scan give an enormous amount of information. This information should always be conveyed to the Patient clearly both by the Consultant and the Physio. Physiotherapy can avoid or delay surgery and should always be considered prior to any spinal intervention.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW Bianco e Rosso (+34) 971 905 015 (+34) 971 454 892 Calle Fábrica 6 Santa Catalina, Palma Whenever you see a restaurant constantly busy, even on a Monday evening, it’s usually a good sign that the food is pretty good, and for any of you who ever walk down Calle Fabrica in Palma, you will probably have already guessed which Restaurant we are talking about. Bianco e Rosso has been in business for four years, but the owner, Manuel is no newcomer to the industry, having previously worked for his father across the street! He could be described as the archetypal Italian; good looking, dark swept back hair and has all the chat! He certainly knows how to work the punters in the street, especially those of the fairer species! Whilst we were eating our meal he managed to attract a table of six very attractive young ladies into his restaurant and promptly presented them with a heart shaped Pizza…. How smooth is that! The menu offers a good mix of Pizzas and Pastas, as you would expect, but there is a deliberate move to introduce more fish and meat dishes to make the offering more complete. Upon arrival we were given a Bruschetta to share, whilst we waited for our starter to arrive, consisting of a plate of mixed
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fish; Carpaccio of Swordfish, Clams with cherry tomatoes and wine sauce, and seared Tuna. All three were superb. Next came a dish of Spaghetti with Soller Prawns in a tomato sauce. This was cooked to perfection, and was super tasty. We finished off sharing a fillet steak cooked in a porcini sauce with fresh truffle and vegetables. Again cooked to perfection. All this was washed down with a lovely Rioja. WE were too full to try a dessert, but the selection looked very appealing indeed. All in all, we had a great meal served by a very friendly host who I am sure will go on to do very well in this business. Thank you Manuel. I look forward to our next visit!
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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.
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Hunter Legend 2004 49,000 € - o.n.o.
Pso Maritimo 1, Local nº. 10 Alcudiamar Marina 07400 Pto Alcudia email: sales@noraibrokerage.com web: www.noraibrokerage.com Tel: +34 971 546 750 FULL MARINE SERVICES & SALES
Hunter Legend, 2004 registered 2005. 10.09 metres with a 19hp, Volvo, diesel engine. 6 berths in 2 double cabins and saloon. Priced at 49,000 euros. Lying in Alcudiamar. Further details on our website:- www.noraibrokerage.com.
Beneteau 57 2008 375,000 € VAT Paid
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Beneteau 57, 2008 with blue hull, teak decks, Yanmar 160hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, water maker, in-mast furling. Aft master cabin layout, leather upholstery in the saloon. Very well equipped and maintained. Priced at €375,000 Tax paid.
De Vries Lentsch 3000 - 1985 1,470,000 € VAT Paid Fabulous De Vries Lentsch 3000 from 1985, with steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Undergone substantial refit 2010/12 including having the stern remodelled to provide a bathing platform. Sleeps up to 9 guests and 4 crew. Impressive inventory, no expense spared. Lying Barcelona and priced at 1,470,000 euros Tax paid.
LAGOON 450 owner´s version 2014 479,000 € Excl VAT 2014, 3 cabin layout with main drop system with furling genoa, parasailer and electric winches. Twin 54hp Yanmar diesels, folding props, generator, solar panels, gangway, bimini, a complete Raymarine navigation pack including radar and AIS, dinghy with 30hp outboard etc.. Large cockpit and sun lounging areas on fore deck. The luxurious saloon with 360° panoramic view is equipped with all comforts like air-conditioning, dishwasher, washer/dryer, micro wave, media entertainment, electric toilets, etc. Huge option list. 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 Wanted: Philip Murray Interiors are looking to hire a van driver/delivery person. Work shop based in Can Valero. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Requirements: Full + clean drivers licence; Fluent English + fluent Spanish essential please; Heavy lifting involved; Hard worker who is a team player with a good attitude needed. Please email your cv to pmi@pminteriors. es if you fill the above criteria. For Sale: Mazda MX5. 1999. Red, black soft top.Spanish registered from
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new. Good overall condition for year. Only 160,000km. ITV until June 2015. €3,500. Contact; pablitoheslam@hotmail.com. 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: Fortress FX85 aluminium 21kg anchor (suit 18-21m boat). Can be quickly dismantled for easy storage as kedge/spare. €800. 971 132 399. For Sale: Almost full size black felt roulette and blackjack tables for sale. Easily transportable in a small van. Great fun for home or yacht. outfits@ telefonica.net
BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE YACHT MANAGEMENT MALLORCA Swan 66FD-701 2008 2,850,000 € Excl VAT
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Immaculate example of the ultimate in performance cruiser design and craftsmanship. Lying Palma. 2,850,000 € - Ex V.A.T. Contact us full spec.
Riva 70 Dolcevita 1999 790,000 € VAT Paid Riva 70 Dolcevita built in 1999 by Riva Yachts in Italy. Powered by twin MTU 1050 HP diesel engines and air conditioned throughout this boat represents the peak of Mediterranean Fast Motor Yacht Design. The yacht has three double guest cabins and a twin crew cabin and a huge area on the flybridge to relax in, with shaded alfresco dining in the cockpit below. All interior woodwork in Cherry. Maintained by full time crew, viewing recommended.
Menorquin 120 2008 180,000 € 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
Full equipped version in very good conditions. Just one owner which order special finishing to the Menorquin Shipyard during the construction of this special unit. Wood details sanded and varnished this year. 11,85m length, 3,9m bean, draft 1,05m, engines 2 x Volvo D4-260 EVC, 260 kW, 520 hours, cruise speed 16 knts, 11,3 tons. For further details www.mariventyachts.com
Sealine Model S42 2006 £ 179,950
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Sealine Model: S42, Length: 42 ft 3 in, Price: £ 179,950 Year: 2006. This Sealine S42 has to be seen to be appreciated, loaded with loads of extras, including hydraulic passerelle,Williams 285, air conditioning, bow thruster, IPS 500 engines, bespoke interior including heads plus much more. Always in undercover storage for the winter months, has been maintained to a very high standard.
For Sale: Rinker Captiva 232, 7 meters, 5.0 ltr alpha mercruiser, high bhp, year 2004. Fully serviced and overhauled, bow bathing cushions, new white carpets included. Moored in Club de Vela Port Andratx. Price 20,900€. Tel: David (+34) 609 289 971. Available: General engineer, very experienced for individual yacht or company. Temporary/full-time position. 661 090 510 / bilgerats@gmail.com . Available: Chief Officer - Highly experienced (180,000nm) and qualified (MCA Master 3000gt) looking for Mallorca based position. Motor or sail. Full or part time, refit or relief. Happy to consider all vessel sizes. Email croomo75@hotmail.com.
Wanted: Opportunity for a captain for a 27m sailing yacht; starting in August; main port Palma; send CV to palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone +34 647 711 040. For Sale: Breitling Chronographe Chronometre automatic wrist watch. Bi-metal strap model B13357 complete with box €3000. John: Tel. 619 249 789. For Sale / Wanted: Quality marine electronics bought and sold. Yachtelektrik Palma. Phone: +34 971 457 721, Mobile: +34 609 605 018, palma@ yachtelektrik.com, www.yachtelektrik.com.
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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Riva Dolce Vita Super 70 - 2004 879,000 € VAT Paid “Quite literally in as new condition, this fantastic 70 flybridge Riva is a must see!” Please find more info on her at: www.baxtermarine. com/brokerage.php. Realistic seller. The last of this model ever built. The owner is selling to move up to a bigger Riva. 3 cabins all ensuite plus crew for 2.
Sunseeker 28 Mt Yacht - 2013 5,640,000€ € Built in 2013, this privately owned Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht is one of the very few of this highly popular flybridge model on the brokerage market. Further specification details available on request.
Sunseeker Camargue 5 2001 199,280 € A great example of this popular model. This Camargue 50 is great value for money and has many more years of sailing ahead. A must see, for anymore information please contact us.
Ferretti 510 2008 580,000 € VAT Paid
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Ferretti 510 from 2008 in pristine condition with really low hours and only one owner from new. Fully serviced on annual basis and ready to go. Viewing is a must.
For Rent: Marivent/Genova prime building and location on #46 EMT bus route (C/Saridakis 42-44) two double bedrooms, both en suite with bath. (Wi Fi available.) Private terraces and fully equipped kitchen and apartment furnishings; (beautiful views,) pool and garden; long term share available (male or female) at 400€ monthly in advance. 696 700 693.
For Rent: Beautifully renovated townhouse in old town Andratx with sea views to Port d’Andratx. Approx. 120sqm, kitchen-dining room, guest WC, larder, bedroom with en suite and large open plan living room with woodburning stove with views over Andratx and to the port. Rent € 600/ month (+ electricity & water) Contact: abalone@ocea.es, 609 647 605.
Vacancy: Marine Electrician in Palma. palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone: + 34 647 711 040.
Available: Toastmaster available for all your Private / Public Events. Also available as a Mentor for your Speech writing and delivery... Personal or Work related Presentations. Nine years’ experience in Speech and Communication. Consultation without Obligation! Mobile : 616 244 776. Rosemary Grainge palmaleo@msn.com.
For Sale: 19 foot legend. (Dory) with trailer. Good Condition. Reasonable offers please. Tel. 608 630 448.
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STRAIGHT TALK ON THE DOSH weaken the remainder of the bloc by proxy. France has announced austerity cuts amounting to 21bn euros, but admits that it will miss this 3% target for the third year running and doesn’t really care a great deal as they head for a projected deficit of 4.3% next year.
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outbreak in West Africa. In times of crisis investors head for the traditional safe havens of gold, and the bonds of stable countries.
Market Wobbles Hint at Gathering Storm The global economy has been flattering to deceive over the last 24 months or so. Tentative signs of growth seemed to be gathering in strength and momentum albeit slowly and with many caveats. It all looked a bit too good to be true, and last month seemed to mark the moment the emperor finally appeared to be naked to all but the most self-delusional of courtiers. Stock markets globally recoiled with 3%+ daily losses, as fears of weak growth and deflation in the West led to lower demand in the manufacturing heartlands of South East Asia, with the knock on effects to their order books and medium term prospects. The falls were exacerbated by fears over the escalation in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the potential disruption from an escalation in the ebola
Meanwhile in Europe all is not well once more. Germany issued warnings that after a stagnant few quarters, they had over-estimated their growth figures for the next two years and revised the figures sharply downwards as global stagnation dents demand for their high end exports, crudely speaking, there isn’t as much money in China to buy BMWs any more. The French meantime have given the rest of the Eurozone a giant nation sized Gallic shrug. As one of the founder members and driving forces of the foundation of the EC and Eurozone, France, along with Germany was insistent that member states comply with a set of economic rules to ensure the strength of the bloc as a whole. Fine it seemed until they needed to practise what they preached. They have a Eurozone-wide target not to exceed a 3% budget deficit, lest they
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The European Commission has the power to oversee a member state’s budget and can take legal action, recommending changes and targets if it does not stick to fiscal discipline, but French finance minister Michel Sapin and the country’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls have basically said that they will be doing nothing of the sort. France is “a big country that should be respected” he said, no doubt fearful of how further EC driven cuts would play with the powerful unions that underpin their already unpopular socialist government. The alternative is to pick a fight with Brussels that could see sanctions and fines handed down, empowering the already resurgent far right of French politics under Marine Le Penn. The relative weakness of the German economy has restarted the sovereign debt problems of Southern Europe
once more after they have broadly avoided the headlines for the last couple of years. The debt premium, to remind you, is the gap between what an investor will demand to lend a Euro to Greece, Spain, France etc over what it will demand to lend the same Euro to Germany. Last month Spain and Portugal and to a lesser extent France had to pay more for their money than over the last year, as deflation spooked investors, meanwhile add those problems to the additional problems in their national politics and the Greeks had to pay a premium of over 8%. A few years back the bailouts were triggered after the premiums rose above 7%, only this time, investors reckon, Germany will not have the pockets, or the inclination to repeat the favour. The prospect of another debt crisis in Europe, but this time, with no safety net will raise again the spectres of the unanswerable questions of what happens if Greece, or anyone else, needs to quit the Eurozone. We didn’t get those questions answered last time, let’s hope we can avoid finding them this time, as the fear is, nobody actually knows what they are.
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Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com Tax Alert: No More Discrimantion in the Inheritance and Gift Tax for Non Residents Following the trend of reducing tax burdens to non residents – such as last year Matriculation Tax exemption for all kind of charter vessels and last month acceptance of charter for non EU flagged vessels – now it has been the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg the one that has recently brought further good news to non-resident tax payers in Spain. Until September 3rd 2014 a non resident that acquired as heir due to will a or as a gift a property in Spain was subject to Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax at applicable rates between 7,65% and 34% (or even more depending on the preexistent net worth and family relationship group). Without the payment of said taxes the recording of the new ownership in the Land Registry is impossible and it was not rare the case in which the property had to be sold in order to pay the Inheritance Tax. However the Spanish Law admitted that in each region (Comunidad Autónoma) tax reductions might be adopted so that,
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for example, in the Balearics the final flat rate came to an effective 1% flat in the Inheritance Tax and 7% in the Gift Tax, however this, only applicable if both transmitant and heir or beneficiary were resident for tax purposes in the Balearics. The European Court of Justice in his resolution from the case c-127/12 EU Commission against Spain has that having benefits in the Inheritance and Gift taxes just by being tax resident is a clear case of discrimination and is against the EU Law. As this Court resolution is immediately applicable and must be observed by Spanish Courts from said date the door is open to claim back the difference paid in the last four years, period of prescription. In other words, if you “poor” non-resident tax payer, had to pay a significant amount of Inheritance Tax or Gift Tax during the last four years for the acquisition of a properties or goods as heir or gift beneficiary it exists now the possibility to claim the difference from what you and the applicable rate of 1% and 7%. It might happen that the first request at the Tax Authorities is rejected, but in second instance you would have the right to claim at the Finance Court (Tribunal Economico-Administrativo Regional which are absolutely bind by the EU case law.
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PRO RACING NEWS his last. Of course, I didn’t believe him and put it down to a bit of weariness and post race ‘never again’ angst. But he was true to his word and about to turn 50 he took himself off the market for selection for the 2014-15 race.
Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Veteran Volvo Ocean Race sailor Neal McDonald has taken on the Volvo Ocean Race five times previously and was on the water again in Alicante when the fleet set out on the opening leg of the 2014-15 edition. But McDonald was not on board one of the seven identical Volvo Ocean 65s heading off on the 6,500 mile leg to Cape Town; instead, he was in the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing support rib watching the action carefully in his new role as the team’s performance director. When I interviewed the affable Englishman at the end of the last race he told me then that it would be
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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker raced his first ever VOR with McDonald alongside him watch captain on the Green Dragon campaign three races ago. Back then Walker told me he had deliberately hired two experienced ‘generals’ (the other watch leader was Irish offshore legend Damian Foxall) to make up for his then rookie offshore skipper status. No surprise then that Walker snapped up his old crewmate to help him put together his third and possibly final attempt to win the Volvo. “Neal is our kind of secret weapon,” Walker explained to me a few months ago. “It’s hard to define his role because it’s so broad. To begin with he was closely involved with helping me handpick the crew for this campaign. He is a mentor and sounding block for me and often take some of the skipper responsibilities away from me when we are not racing – but in reality his influence extends way beyond that.” Walker is not wrong. McDonald touches virtually every area of the ADOR campaign and can be seen around the base talking to
seemingly every member of the sailing team and shore crew at some point. From the chef, Lucy and the physio, Pierre, to the mast specialist, Mike and the hydraulics expert, Diego – McDonald knows them all well and has either given guidance or sought it from each of them. When I shared a hotel room with McDonald in Southampton back in February this year I got measure of the way he works. “I don’t really go to bed much before midnight,” he warned me then from his laptop where he was modelling sheeting angles of the then un-launched (and at that point, unpainted) ADOR VO65. In fact, the lights went out sometime around 2 AM but McDonald was up for breakfast at 0700 and one of
the first to arrive at the base 30 minutes later. He doesn’t join the sailors for the gym session any more – he never enjoyed that aspect and says it’s one of the few things he doesn’t miss about being a part of the sailing team. Back ashore in Alicante after watching the fleet disappear over the horizon without him, McDonald heads straight to his computer to begin to track the boats. During the three or so weeks it will take the fleet to get to Cape Town he reckons he will be working his own watch system back home in France. “I will get more sleep than them for sure,” he laughs. “But I’ll be following them every tack and gybe so that I can give them a full debrief when they finish the leg.”