The Islander - August 2013

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No. 192 - August 2013

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Americas Cup News Update from San Francisco

Regatta Previews

Copa del Rey, Panerai Classics, Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona

Matriculation Tax Latest Update

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DEAR ISLANDER

Dear Islander, The big news this month, of which you will read plenty more within these pages, is the Spanish government have, at last, abolished the “ matriculation tax” which is applied to charter vessels above 15 metres in length.

This ridiculous, and illegal tax , as ruled by Brussels, has prevented many of the larger charter yachts, of which there are plenty in the Mediterranean, from being based here in Spain, particularly here in the Balearics, not only during the charter season, but also for the lucrative refit work which takes place during the winter months. This change of heart, though very welcome, should have come about at the time the government changed nearly 2 years ago, as they promised in their manifesto. However, this will undoubtedly bring massive extra revenue to the country, the islands and the industry as a whole.

An independent survey carried out two years ago showed that the abolition of this tax would bring in an approximate 400 million euros per year to the local economy, as against a paltry few million that the tax was raising. The owners and operators of these boats, as well as the guests they carry have enormous spending power, and will now spend their millions with us, right here in the heart of the Mediterranean marine industry, helping the whole society, not just the nautical sector. A no brainer for most, but politics and politicians being what they are, this has taken an enormous amount of lobbying by the various industry bodies , including the AENIB ( The Balearic Nautical Industry Association) of which The Islander is a member of the EU group. This group has been relentless in its pursuit of common sense, and can now feel a great sense of satisfaction on behalf of the nautical industry which it represents.

Almost simultaneously, France, who have been acting illegally in the charter market by scrapping VAT to make their businesses super competitive, have been told by Brussels that they have to restore VAT with immediate effect. This means that once we have been given an effective date from when the Matriculation tax is abolished, we will be competing on a level playing field!

On the water this month, the Copa del Rey regatta will be in full flow as this issue hits the streets, Along with two great classic yacht regattas, the Almirante Conde de Barcelona in Alcudia and The Panerai Regatta in Mahon, Menorca and we will include a report and photo gallery of all three regattas in next month’s September issue.

Fair Winds!

Simon Relph, Managing Director

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THE ISLANDER CALENDAR PHOTO COMPETITION

Entries: simon@theislander.net (jpeg or psd - 300 dpi)

We want pictures which capture the beauty of this beautiful region.

The Islander is running a photographic competition in order to produce a full colour spectacular portfolio calendar for 2014.

From all your entries the best 12 photos will make up The Islander 2014 calendar. Costs permitting we hope to produce a large portfolio version and a desk top version.

The theme for this inaugural competition is “Mediterranean Beauty” which may be a photo of a boat, a secret cove, a dear one, sea life, bird life, a coastal scape or indeed anything related to the theme!

We will choose an overall winner, who will receive a case of very special wine which has been produced in the Mediterranean region.

The competition is not open to professional photographers, and please do not enhance the images, by sticking to the spirit of the competition.

Closing date is 1st October 2013.

SAIL AID

Following on from our report in July’s issue of The Islander, we are delighted to say that Sebastian Page Franklin and Nick Mason have made a successful circumnavigation of Mallorca in their Snipe dinghy, a remarkable achievement for the two 16 year old lads!

They took 12 days in total, sleeping on beaches, in the boat and

a few times with people kind enough to offer them shelter on the way round. They have raised approximately 2000 euros for Sail Aid, so far, including 100 euros from The Islander, which we were very pleased to donate.

A full report on their trip appears in this issue in the Asocion Ondine Column.

BE PREPARED!!!

s/y Sir Robert Baden Powell Your roving reporter recently captured this scene in Port Andrtax, where the sailing yacht “Sir Robert Baden Powell” was visiting the port. The yacht, named after the famous founder of the scout movement and the hero in the siege of Mafeking, was visit-

ing as a part of a Med cruise.

However it seems as though her draft was slightly more than the depth of water, and her RIB is seen trying to dislodge her from the putty.

Apparently, the skipper was “NOT PREPARED“ !!!!

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OBITUARY

Lincoln Spencer Berrangé: 1958 – 2013

Linoln Berrangé who had many friends and contacts in the yachting community in Mallorca passed away on 6th of July 2013 after a long battle with cancer. His memorial service took place on 8th of July 2013 in Tanatori II - Bon Sosec.

Lincoln was born on the 28th of November 1958 in the city of Bloemfontein, in the Orange Free State province of South Africa. His mother was a medical doctor, and his father was a musician who played the double bass. The family had very little money but in 1969 they moved to a smallholding of 18 acres/9 hectares on the outskirts of Johannesburg where he spent 8 happy years, riding his famous blue 50cc Honda motorbike, riding horses and having parties, with lots of open space to grow up in.

His parents sold the farm in 1974 and moved to Cape Town where they started to build a 17-metre (60 foot) ocean-going ferro-cement yacht for the first Cape to Rio yacht race. Unfortunately Lincoln’s father died in 1983 and Lincoln took over the project which was far from finished.

He completed the boat and at one stage converted it into a fishing boat for going after Tuna in the stormy seas off Cape Town. Having no success at this he decided to use the boat for trading and, having converted it back to a yacht again, sailed it to Rio de Janiero and back, a venture which also never bore much fruit.

With rule under a black government looming in South Africa, he decided to try his luck elsewhere and having married Maria (Murry) Sanchez-Lopez in 1994, set sail for the Carribbean, where they set up a yacht repair business. This proved successful until the yacht, along with thousands of others, was wrecked by Hurricane Louis, the largest hurricane to hit the Caribbean for 100 years. Murry and Lincoln then took what little they had and moved to Palma, Majorca, where they started a second business which they called Palma Engineering. The business and family life flourished for several exciting years, and Lincoln continued to be a highly valued and skilful yacht engineer to many captains and owners, even when he was struggling with the terrible disease that finally claimed his life.

Lincoln leaves behind in Mallorca his two children Trevor (10) and Roxy (6), his fiancee Katie with whom he spent two very happy years, having divorced from Murry several years ago, a brother in South Africa and sister in the UK. He will be sorely missed by many, not only for his unique engineering skills, but for his positive attitude, and friendly outgoing disposition which endeared him to everyone he met.

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XX1X ALMIRANTE CONDE DE BARCELONA REGATTA

COPA DEL REY PREVIEW www.regatacopadelrey.com The Copa del Rey MAPFRE 2013 reaches a historic record with 23 participating countries.

www.fundacionhispania.org This year’s Almirante Conde de Barcelona regatta returns to the Bay of Alcudia following last year’s successful event from 20th to 25th August.

This classic yacht regatta, which is organised by the Real Fundación Hispania de Barcos de Época, has gained in popularity in spite of the recent economic crisis and will feature many classic beauties once again.

The organiser’s main purpose is to promote the restoration and conservation of vintage yachts, and to spread the knowledge of them thus preserving the marine cultural heritage, and in turn encourage their participation in regattas of this kind.

The main inspiration for the foundation was the discovery of the yacht Hispania, which was originally built for Kind Alfonso X111 in 1909, to a design by William Fife. She was a gaff cutter and was classed as the first International Rule 15 metre yacht ever built.

Photo: ©Martinez Studio The discovery of her in the UK, semi afloat and in a sorry state, was the inspiration for the start of the Foundation. The hull restoration was done by Fairlie Restorations in 2005 and then she was shipped back to Palma where the interior and rig were completed by Astilleros de Mallorca and she returned to the water in 2008.

Tuiga, her identical sistership, originally built for the Duke of Medinacelli, a good friend of the King of Spain, and with whom she had many battles was also found in a pitiful state in 1989 and was restored by Fairlie Restorations in Scotland over a 4 year period and completed in 1993. She immediately started to compete in classic regattas and caught the eye of Prince Albert of Monaco who had been after a prestigious yacht to compete in regattas around the Mediterranean. He made her the flagship of The Yacht Club de Monaco, and she is still owned by the Yacht Club de Monaco to this day. She is a regular competitor in classic regattas around the world, including Antigua Classic Regatta 2012, her first trip across the Atlantic.

Both yachts will be competing in the Panerai Classic Regatta in Mahon Menorca, 27th – 31st August.

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With just a matter of a few weeks to go before the start of this year’s Copa del Rey regatta, which begins on July 29th, the entries were showing a record level of 23 countries being represented. The organisers and sponsors are thrilled with the level and quality of this year’s entries. As usual, the regatta has attracted the top talent from around Europe, and should provide us with some great yacht racing.

The racing will be as tight as ever in the various classes, which includes a fleet of 9 TP 52’s.

The regatta is now firmly regarded as the premier event in the Mediterranean regatta calendar

and always attracts a top class field of well over 100 yachts. The classes this year range from the ultra competitive J 80’s through to the Mini Maxi’s including Sir Peter Ogden’s Jethou. The X 35 Fleet is using the regatta as it’s European Championships, and has attracted entries from 5 countries. The largest fleet is the ORC1 class which has attracted 35 entries to date.

12 races are programmed for all the classes except for ORC and IRC which have 11 scheduled races.

The Real Club Nautico de Palma will be hoping for the usual perfect sea breeze conditions, synonymous with the event over the years.

The Islander will have a report and photographic review in next month’s issue.

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LESS TAXING TIMES FOR YACHT CHARTER IN SPAIN....ALMOST THERE! of competitiveness of our nautical charter sector. The vessels engaged in this activity severely limit their spending in Spanish ports during the summer season, as well as avoiding wintering in Spain, this in turn drives away commercial enterprises that specialise in charter management of such yachts.

Article by Peter Franklin Having been an active member of the AENIB campaign group lobbying for the triumph of good commercial sense over idealistic fiscal dogma for over seven years, I can hardly describe what great satisfaction it now gives me, to be able to write this piece for The Islander!

Of course, I would love to say that we can pop the champagne corks already, but like everything in politics and fiscal legislation it’s not quite as straight forward as just waving a wand, or throwing a switch.

So for now, there has to be a cautious and prudent, but positively perceived recognition of the recently announced proposal for extending ‘mat tax exemption’ to >15m EU flagged charter yachts operating in Spanish waters.

The most important advice right now for owners and captains of these vessels is not to do anything hasty, make sure you get good professional advice, and don’t put yourself in a position where you are exposing yourself to inspections before the law has entered into the statute books.

The following announcement from the Ministry of Development in Madrid on June 28th, brought with it great promise that the massive ball and chain may soon finally be released from the ankles of Spain’s nautical tourism revenue expectations. (Translated from Spanish) “The Ministry of Development has proposed to The Ministry of Finance and Public Administration the amendment of the Special Tax on Certain Means of Transport (IEDMT), known as “registration” or “matriculation” tax. This would be incorporated into a parliamentary act enabling the elimination of the IEDMT which applies to recreational boats over 15 meters in length intended for commercial exploitation.

The Special Tax on Certain Means of Transport, regulated under the Excise Act, charges with 12% of its value, the first registration of yachts intended for private use from 8 meters long for private use, and from 15 metres for commercial use.

Spain is the only country, among its competitors which taxes these boats with a special tax of 12% plus VAT. This represents a loss

It is hoped that this improvement in tax competitiveness will enhance the price offer within the Spanish nautical tourism sector, as well as the national tourism revenues, especially along the Mediterranean coast. And in addition these vessels will be encouraged to spend the winter in Spanish ports thus creating an extra economic activity resulting from maintenance, repairs, provisioning, etc.

Currently it is estimated that “nautical tourism” generates about 170,000 jobs and contributes 0.88% of Gross Value added to the Spanish economy. Recreational vessels over 24 meters in length can have annual locally incurred expenses of between 0.8 million euros, and 4.0 million euros depending on the size of the yacht.

Margarita Dahlberg, President

of AENIB (The Balearic Nautical Business Association) commented; “When the draft of law to modify the matriculation tax is approved in Parliament, the Spanish public administration will finally do justice to the yacht charter sector of the economy.

It never made sense that the car rentals were exempt from matriculation tax, while from their equivalent in the nautical sector, only the yachts below 15 m were exempt.”

“To equalise the treatment of these two activities has required a great human and financial effort, where the associations ANEN, AEGY, MYBA and AENIB have played a fundamental role.

It has been more than two years of arduous work and meetings at almost all political levels.”

“Therefore at AENIB we are very satisfied with these first steps and expect the proposal to be approved in Parliament. A lot of jobs are on the line, and a positive decision would open up the gates for one of the few sectors in Spain which still has potential to grow.”

Maybe it’s a good moment to look at some background, after all it’s been a very long passage

with still another waypoint to pass before getting to a safe haven. Here are a few pointers to the ‘story so far:’ The year of disaster was 1992. In that year VAT was introduced in Spain, bringing it in line with other European countries. The introduction of VAT was a direct consequence of the abolition of the luxury tax. This disappearance of one tax brought with it the unwelcome appearance of another tax for the Spanish yachting industry: the Special Tax governed

by Law No 38/1992,(IEMDT) which is chargeable on the registration of means of transport... such as leisure craft!

Since 1992 the registration and use of any boat over 7.5 metres in length (later amended to over 8 metres) in the Spanish shipping register and in Spanish waters respectively, attracted the special tax, or, as it is better known: Registration (or Matriculation) tax.

In other words, these are both taxable events which give rise to tax liability. The rate of this tax is 12% of the price or value of the boat, depending on whether it is new or second hand.

It was not until 1997 that the activity of chartering was regulated, and it began to develop little by little, particularly in the Balearic Islands. As from that time, boats flying European flags from countries other than Spain were allowed to charter in Spanish waters.

This meant that if a non-Spanish boat was engaged in chartering, and was less than 15 metres in length, it could apply for exemp-

which decides when it is presented to Parliament.

A spokesperson for AEGY (Spanish Superyacht Association) said:” Our understanding is that that if it is deemed urgent it will go in July, but if not seen as a priority to be rushed through, then more likely to be in September after the August break.

Photo: Gaston Westphal tion, but if it was over 15 metres, it had to pay registration tax. In addition, charter certificates and licences had to be obtained in order to be able to carry on that activity.

A somewhat false dawn came during the 2010 Barcelona Boat Show during which the news broke that a change had been made, meaning that there would be no need to ‘matriculate’ a yacht up to 12 metres from January 1st 2011.

At first this seemed like a major breakthrough and many assumed that the 12% tax would be scrapped for all yachts up to 12 metres. But before the celebrations got under way, the devil in the detail came through with a definition. This clearly set the process of ‘matriculation’ apart from the need to pay ‘matriculation tax.’ So in a nutshell, for the time being, the dreaded mat tax still had to be paid on all boats over 8 metres in length, but you did not have to matriculate a boat up to 12 metres. Very simply this just cut down on some paperwork and enabled an owner to get a new yacht up to 12m under way sooner, or a sales broker to get a demo boat more

quickly available.

At the 2011 Palma Boat Show, every single one of the local associations connected with yachting, sailing, fishing, diving and water sports put their weight behind what became the much publicised and highly audible ‘Hoot for Yachting Protest.’ Every day of the show at 12.00 noon and right opposite the government offices in Palma’s old port, a huge cacophony of sound erupted, with every boat in the show blowing its horn for 5 minutes. These were joined by cars passing on the Paseo Maritimo, many yachts in other marinas, show visitors who were given hand operated air horns, and even ocean going cruise liners tied up in the port.

This may go down in history as the turning point, who knows... but it did get the very focused attention of the incoming Partido Popular government, and also the Balearics Euro MP, Rosa Estaras, who has campaigned vigorously in Brussels for the mat tax to be reformed.

As it stands now the next step will be that the proposal will go to a parliamentary commission

So please note, this is not going to be concession that you will be able to take advantage of this summer!

Whenever or however the real benefit is finally realised, it will be hundreds, if not thousands of activists that can take the credit.

All those people who were enraged and bemused by such a tragic loss of vital tourism revenues and job creation, who have spoken out in every way they can both in Spain, and in many other countries.

I would just like to mention a few of the people that I know have been very committed to the cause, and whom I have enjoyed working with during the lobbying and campaigning: All the members of the AENIB EU Work group,(they know who they are), Diego Colon and Jonathan Syrett from AEGY, Carlos san Lorenzo from ANEN, and last but not least, Kate Mentink, a tireless campaigner for tourism in The Balearics who took our case to heart and opened many doors.

For now we watch, wait, and look forward to commercial sense returning, along with lots of high spending luxury chart yachts, and happy sun loving charter guests!

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SAILAID & ASOCIACIÓN ONDINE – MEGAFAUNA AND MARINE DEBRIS brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Science, community & conservation is Asociación Ondine´s catch phrase and our basic concept we began with. Combining these 3 areas is what we believe will bring long term success in regards to protecting and improving our local seas as well as generating not only healthy marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, sustainable tourism but also assisting in a sustainable economy for the Balearic Islands. It’s just not possible to ignore what’s underneath you and expect the money to keep rolling in. If we destroy the sea we will, in the end, destroy ourselves.

Young Nick Mason and Sebastian Page Franklin have personified our concept of science, community & conservation by planning, executing and very much succeeding on their quest to sail around Mallorca in their 4m dinghy “Rocky” under the name of SailAid. On the Science side they were collecting valuable data for Asociación Ondine in regards to megafauna and marine debris. Through their quest they brought the local community together who so kindly assisted them with different acts of kindness, some bringing food, nautical devices and even somewhere to sleep. These kids are the positive future of the Balearic Islands and two fine examples of the growing movement of socially and environmentally aware locals who actually get off their bums and do something good for the Balearics. Local legends I would have to say!

On the conservation side they

were raising awareness about local projects being planned and being conducted by Asociacion Ondine as well as collecting data for us.

So the data collection these guys took the time to do for Asociacion Ondine was megafauna (big fish) and marine debris (rubbish), starting the process of two of our future projects, now current projects! If we want to improve the local sea we must first understand it and with local government cutbacks it is now up to us, and you, to get things moving.

could answer these questions we would not need beach clean ups at all!

Going through the data collection sheets the boys have sent me is depressing. Domestic rubbish and plastics, discarded fishing gear, floating bamboo all around the island, fuel containers and a UFO, a rather large Unidentified Floating Object.

Some of the Calas they visited were covered in rubbish. How can Mallorca´s tourism stay sustainable when there is so much rubbish around the coast?

I just had a chat to Nick and asked him how the data collection went, his reply was “we saw more rubbish than megafauna and for the first 7 days it was depressing because we saw no life at all “ Marine debris is a massive issue worldwide and locally, but an issue that must be dealt with.

Beach clean ups are a great idea but need to be done more than once a year, as are underwater clean ups. Although, these are only band-aid solutions, its not really getting to the root of the problem…where is the rubbish coming from and how do we stop it at its source? If we

Holidaymakers don’t want to be swimming and diving in amongst loads of rubbish. Working in the tourism industry I have heard many times from tourists that they were disgusted at the amount of rubbish they have seen on the coastline. “We saw more rubbish than fish” was a comment from an English tourist I was talking to a few years ago and it seems to be the same now. Nick said the same thing!

You just have to go diving to see how much rubbish actually sinks to the bottom of the sea.

Working in marine conservation in Spain is a funny thing, if I was back home in Australia it would be seen as a relatively

normal thing to be doing but here we are pioneers. This makes me laugh, as we are not doing anything new, we are not re-inventing the wheel, but doing what many other people in other countries have been doing for many years. The cool thing is the Aussie contacts I have who work on marine conservation back home are also helping us to come up with projects for the Balearics. It’s like we are talking to people in the future! Crazy stuff!!

The Balearic Islands was once a thriving marine wonderland with seals, turtles, rays, whales, pelagic fish and endemic species and even the legendary Great White Shark as well as other shark species. Nick and Sebas saw dolphins, a ray and one solitary sun fish and only after their first 7 days of seeing nothing at all, pretty sad really. Our backyard is sick and very sick but it’s definitely not too late to reverse the damage and bring the marine wonderland back to its original form. The process has begun and SailAid has given marine conservation in the Balearic Islands a huge amount of attention, public awareness is the key and young people like Nick and Sebas are inspiring the inspired.

If you own a boat, work on a boat or simply enjoy the sea and have an idea to help with marine conservation then take a leaf out of SailAids book and get that idea into action, should you need some help please ask me and if you would like to collaborate with Asociacion Ondine then the door is very much open!

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE seems to be used as a measure of popularity or as an indication of importance. There seems to be a conflict between email being a pleasure or a burden?

Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Are your Internet connections slow this summer?

Have you noticed how few people are actually happy with their internet connection these days?

You very seldom hear anyone saying that they can do whatever they like, wherever they are, and however they are connecting.

Everyone has a complaint, so I thought it would be useful to provide an understanding of why this has changed, how data gets consumed, and how you can help yourself.

With the massive growth in data demand as a result of the extraordinary proliferation of smart devices generated by Apple, Samsung, Google and others, the ability to easily manage the limited and expensive resources at home, in the office and on-board a vessel is now absolutely essential.

On a vessel with an unmanaged network, guests and crew will come on-board with multiple devices that once logged onto the wi-fi will upload and download at will, just as if the tap has

been left on with the bandwidth disappearing down the drain.

The same thing happens in the office and at home. As soon as each person walks into the house or the office, their phones and tablets automatically log onto the home or office wi-fi and start downloading.

If you add a dozen or so such devices to an unmanaged network, and connect it to a relatively slow data connection such as a VSAT or poor DSL connection, the result will always be the same; an internet link which is too slow to use, causing irritation, frustration and complaints.

Just one example of this activity is the fact that everyone who uses iCloud and Photo Stream will upload a photo taken on their iPhone or iPad to the iCloud without even being aware it is happening and with no concept of the amount of precious bandwidth used.

So, if you think your data connection was much better last year and nothing has changed, think again. A lot has changed in a year. You will find your data usage has changed dramatically since last year and a lot of it is happening without you realising.

We have analysed data usage on nearly 30 yachts over the last 4 weeks and they have all complained of how slow and intermittent their internet is and all have been under the impression that nothing has changed since last year and all have been shocked when we have shown them how much data is being used.

With some yachts, we were even able to show them who is using the data and what they are doing and what proportion of their

bandwidth that consumes. It was at that point that the light dawned and it was not rocket science to appreciate what needed to be done. Knowledge is power and with knowledge data usage can be managed on-board. The same applies at home and in the office.

How did we analyse the data usage and how can you do this? We used our ARMMS platform (Advanced Remote Management and Monitoring System). The ARMMS platform understands the traffic flowing through the network, every device, every webpage, and every download. ARMMS lets the administrator pinpoint the source of excessive data usages on a moment-by-moment basis, allowing you to take decisive action to limit, block, or reroute the source of the congestion.

Due to this scale of this issue we are now installing an ARMMS system as a matter of course to provide the knowledge.

Email – pleasure, measure or drudgery or is it “people” One of the keen topics of conversation in bars, parties and dinner parties is the supposed torment of emails. In the office, the number of emails received

I read recently that entrepreneur and blogger Whitney Hess offered a better alternative when it comes to conceptualizing your email. She says that rather than spend our energy complaining about email and then having to wade through a continuous stream of messages anyway, she outlines a creative and compassionate rethinking of your inbox -- one that could actually transform it from a source of torment to a one of satisfaction.

Her simple idea is: email is people. She goes on to say, “we keep telling each other that email is stress, it’s a necessary evil, it is the worst part of our workday, it needs to be tamed, it needs to be ignored.

But it’s not “email,” this mythical creature we have created as our enemy; it’s people. Email is people.

An email does not send itself. It is sent by another human being.

Whether an individual person hit send, or whether they set up an automated service, it represents the same thing. It is one person making contact with another person. It is simply the chosen method of communication. In our vilification of the method, we have lost the message.

Email is people. Needs and wants, questions and advice, aspirations and inspiration. That’s

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terials technology that steers antenna beams without moving parts, resulting in flatter, thinner, lighter and more adaptable antennas and communication terminals. The company says this capability enables “new opportunities in the satellite industry to provide new broadband mobile services and highly-flexible portable and fixed services to a wide range of applications.”

what we’re putting off, avoiding, not making time for, bitching about. People who want to connect with us -- we are rejecting them”.

Not sure I can get my head around this concept and spend my time sorting through my daily inbox by considering them as an opportunity for serendipity and connection rather than how many I can “delete” as fast as possible. I admire her for trying to reduce email slander as it becomes very dull, but as I have written before what frustrates me more than anything else is “people that hide behind email” rather than “email being people”.

The end of the satcom dome is nigh.

We are about to see a major breakthrough in the development of small, flat antennas that will replace the conventional radome seen on every yacht for satellite broadband.

Metamaterials are a new class of synthetic materials engineered to have properties not found in nature. For example, metamaterials can manipulate incoming electro-magnetic radiation such as light or radio waves to redirect it in a variety of potentially useful ways. While there are many exotic applications of metamaterials like cloaking devices that could make an object invisible the current focus is on more practical applications of the technology such as satellite user terminals to connect boats, planes, cars and other vehicles to broadband services.

For a change, we have a really exciting piece of new technology to report! It has attracted the attention of some important figures who have invested, such as Bill Gates. Inmarsat have also signed an Agreement to develop an antenna for Global Xpress.

Watch this space….

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DOCTOR AT SEA: INNER EAR PROBLEMS

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Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemarmedical.com The inner ear is the sophisticated neurological component of the ear which converts the sound vibrations picked up by the ear drum and carried through the middle ear by the bony amplification bridge of the three tiny ossicles described last month. The vibrations are sent into the fluid inside the cochlea, the organ of hearing in the inner ear, and are picked up by numerous nerve endings which are protruding into the fluid and have tiny crystals attached to them to accentuate their response to the vibrations in the fluid. These nerve endings are set to resonate in response to various components such as frequency and amplitude and they generate a complex electrical message sent down the auditory nerve to the brain where the message is processed into the sound as emitted from the source – it is an amazing piece of bio-engineering.

One of the most important maritime causes for inner ear hearing deterioration is noise damage.

Shipbuilding and engine room related noise-induced hearing

loss is legendary until legislation toughened up hearing protection by sound reduction and/or personal precautions. The generation which suffered up till the 1970s and 80s in UK is now passing away but the problem can still arise if procedures become careless and it can certainly be an issue with recreational noise such as amplified music or the use of small firearms.

The excessive noise picks out nerve endings resonating with certain frequencies initially – around 4000 Hz – and the impact gradually becomes deeper and wider if unchecked. When this noise-induced damage is overlaid on the normal loss of high frequency hearing with age, the combined effect can be very debilitating, and permanent.

The MCA have recommended a simple screening test to pick up hearing loss and which can be used in the ENG1 medical – it is available on the internet under Royal National Institute for the Deaf, RNIB/Action on Hearing Loss – and may be worth passing around the family, especially up the generations!

The other important component of the inner ear is the labyrinth.

This is made up of three semicircular structures and essentially

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it provides us with a fix in 3-dimensional space – it is the organ of balance.

The labyrinth occasionally succumbs to a viral irritation (acute viral labyrinthitis) which typically presents when a person lifts their head from the pillow on waking and the room literally spins around them – they have lost the 3-dimensional fix. It is accompanied by intense nausea and vomiting and the unfortunate person is obliged to crawl on all fours to the bathroom.

This condition can continue for two or three weeks but happily there is medication available to reduce the severity of the symptoms until the condition resolves – the most convenient medication is a suckable tablet called “Buccastem” which is a labyrinthine sedative based on “Stemetil”, a long established anti-sickness medication.

The 3-dimensional fix can also be disturbed when there is constant whole body movement

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as with wave motion. The labyrinth has to adjust to the constantly changing input and the lack of stability produces the nausea and vomiting already noted when the labyrinth is not happy. This is sea sickness. The well-worn advice to focus on the distant horizon is helpful as this minimises the messages of instability. Fortunately our amazing bodies adapt to the challenge and we get our “sea legs” as the labyrinth accommodates to the fluctuating information. Typically we feel the effect of this accommodation when going back on-shore and the ground continues to feel as if we are still at sea for a few hours after landing.

Sea-sickness is not normally as severe as acute labyrinthitis and the medication does not therefore need to be so strong – the well-tried antihistamines such as “Stugeron” or “Dramamine” are usually sufficient but, if these fail, a labyrinthine sedative can be used for severe symptoms.

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Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com DON T COOK WITH OLIVE OIL! Chefs don’t do it! The amount of people I see heating olive oil......please don’t do it! Olive oil spoils under heat and even light. It should be kept in a dark cupboard in a dark container if possible. When you heat olive oil you change its composition from one of a healthy fat to a bad fat- yup BAD! Buy extra virgin which is the best pressing of the oil and use it raw on salads or to dress up a plate but never ever cook or heat it. If you need to heat an oil use coconut oil, which is heavenly and can be heated to a high temperature without spoiling - its health benefits are immenseor make clarified butter. Ghee is also another cooking product, which is essentially clarified butter but put in posh tubs and sold for a fortune in health food shops.

COCONUT OIL HEALTH BENEFITS: The majority of Coconut oil is composed of MCT or medium chain triglycerides- fatty acids and also contains Omega 3. We do not have enough of these wonderful fats in our otherwise omega 6 dominated diets. This overloading of omega 6 (replacing what was once a ratio between 3 and 6 omega, has been partly blamed for our poor health and obesity epidemic).

World studies of populations with the lowest rates of heart disease, longevity and lowest body fat and obesity have diets dominated by MCTs like coconut products. Buy a fresh coconut, drink the juice,

which is an amazing electrolyte solution (re- hydrates you really quickly full of minerals), eat the flesh and enjoy the ensuing energy surge!

GRASS FED BUTTER HEALTH BENEFITS Grass fed cows are consuming omega 3’s from the green grass, these omega 3’s are then passed directly onto you through its wonderful butter product. Kerrygold is a great brand to buy since our Irish neighbours are world renowned for raising their cows on pasture .(instead of the inferior grain given to cows, which has bad effects on health- passing this onto the otherwise ignorant consumer).

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL HEALTH BENEFITS Also contains Omega 3 and renowned reputation for the reason the Mediterranean cuisine is considered healthy, traditional Mediterranean populations sporting low heart disease and longevity.

Extra virgin olive oil is a winner served cold. The organic olive oil from Alcudia, here in Mallorca, is delicious. (Sold among other places in El Corte Ingles). Including these fats in your diet will not only cause you to eat less because you will feel full a lot quicker, but they will keep you satiated so you won t eat as much.

This gives you adequate time to burn the calories from your last meal AND those fat stores too! Not only do these fats protect your heart, brain and insides, help to nourish your cells and build muscle, balance your hormones and are full of antioxidants ,easing inflammation but they give you a ton of energy too.

Conflict is pretty much inevitable when you work in a confined space with others, a prime example living and working onboard a yacht. People have different viewpoints and sometimes, these can escalate into conflict.

Here are some techniques that will help reduce the number of disputes on board.

Communication If you’re feeling angry, walk away from the situation. Communicate your feelings when you are calm. If a response is needed immediately, stop for a few moments to collect your thoughts, stay calm and let the other person speak their mind before responding. Active listening helps you understand where they’re coming from.

Begin with “I feel,” “I believe,” or “I think”. Never start with “YOU”. “You” is the blame word and will immediately make the other person defensive. Use the following: What are you reacting to?

Have you ever overreacted to someone, perhaps not knowing why?

When this happens, you may be reacting to something that reminds you of your past. Perhaps their tone reminded you of the scalding tone your father used to use. Or maybe, if you are honest, you are feeling guilty about something you did?

Instead of overreacting, pause, take a breath and respond calmly (if you need to).

Don’t try to control the uncontrollable Many things in life are beyond your control, especially other people’s behaviour. Trying to control people or situations doesn’t work; it only increases your stress levels. When you release your need to control your stress levels will reduce drastically.

Give into others occasionally Whenever you feel the urge to be right ask yourself if it will really make a difference. Not everything is a matter of life and death. How important will the situation be in the long run? Will it matter in a month or a year?

Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere Allowing others to be right or have their own way occasionally will reduce your stress levels .

Accept other people Even if you don’t agree with someone, accept them for who they are. You can’t change them and trying to force your ideas upon them is a way of controlling them.

What happens if you look at the situation through their eyes?

Energy drains Certain people drain your energy. If you can’t limit the amount of time you spend with them stay calm. They only have the power that you give them, if you don’t react, they don’t have any power over you.

Set boundaries and decide how far you will go with them.

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TAX AND LEGAL MATTERS

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com ALELUYA: THE END OF THE MATRICULATION TAX Finally!!

Last Friday 28th of June Spanish Economy Ministry De Guindos after proposal of the Ministry of Fomento Ana Pastor announced after the Ministry Friday Council Meeting that the Mat Tax will disappear for all charter vessels (until now, the exemption was applicable only to those charter under 15 m LOA).

This atypical Tax –unique in Europe - was introduced in 1992 when Spain adopted the VAT after the incorporation to the EEC and in order to save the gap between the 16% ordinary VAT rate and the former 28% Luxury Tax in the acquisition of means of transport. There are several discussions within the legal literature about the nature of the tax - that should be only a fee for registry recording and not a tax - and we expect that it should no longer survive as it does not harmonize with EU legislation.

- It is a Special Tax in Spain that burdens the first matriculation of means of transport (Art 65 1.5 and Final Clauses of “Ley de Impuestos Especiales”) in the following sense: the Matriculation Tax is charged on 12% on the value of a vessel. It is levied by the first recording of vessels

CHRISTINA O GOES ON SALE WITH EDMISTON

of more than 8 meters in the “Registro de Matrícula de de Buques” (Spanish Ship Registry). The obligation to record in a Spanish Ship’s Registry a new or used vessel exists when it is destined to be used in Spain by resident companies or individuals or holders of establishments (place of business) in Spain.

- Technically there are two different taxable facts: a) The first and definitive recording in the Spanish Ships´s Registry of vessels, pleasure yachts and boats, new or second hand with more than 8 m LOA b) The circulation or use of said means of transports (boats or motor vehicles) in Spain or in Spanish territorial waters if they have nor applied within 30 days for the recording in the Spanish Registry being obliged to as far as they are destined to be used in Spain by resident companies or individuals or holders of establishments in Spain.

Although at the moment of writing these lines this political governmental decision has not been traduced in a legal disposition, this should happen within the next days in July.

It is very good news to all the people related with yachting and the nautical sector that shall for sure bring some new hope and prosperity to charter and nautical activity. As we say in Spanish “mejor tarde que nunca”.

www.edmistoncompany.com Iconic 99.1-metre Christina O has gone on sale through Edmiston.

Known for her stellar guest list, the Canadian & Vickers yacht bought by Aristotle Onassis in 1954 has played host to Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy, as well as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne. It was also the venue for Princess Grace and Prince Rainier’s wedding reception in 1956.

The superyacht was voted 4th finest in SuperYacht World’s poll of the Top 50 Finest Superyachts.

Even if you discount her passenger list, the yacht has gone through a fairly extraordinary history. Built as a frigate for the Canadian navy and working in World War II before Onassis

bought her as scrap and converted her, she was passed on to his daughter and to the Greek government after his death and neglected for 20 years. In 2001 she was once again restored, by late owner John Paul Papanicolaou, another Greek businessman.

Features inside include a library, sports lounge, children’s playroom, fitness centre, beauty salon and massage room. The Onassis Suite has an original Renoir and Ari’s Bar, once the favourite hangout of the glamourous, remains intact with its original stools and whale-fang bar handles.

Her toy garage offers two mahogany tenders, a ski boat, jetskis and windsurf equipment.

She sleeps 36 guests in 18 staterooms.

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Bankrupt Swedish boatbuilder Najad Yachts has been bought by a Swedish marina owner.

Runo Gillholm of Gillholms Marina, north of Gothenburg together with an unnamed companion, has bought the business of Nord West Yachts & Najad Yachts.

According to the official receiver, the new owners intend to restart boat production in Sweden in the near future.

‘Swedbank in Stockholm and I are very pleased with this deal, said official receiver Fredrik Tensgrtöm.

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BARCELONA NEWS complement to a major regeneration project, celebrated in 2004 with the “Forum de las Culturas” festival. From the start, the idea was to create a distinct and smart feel, with space for everyone from 5 to 80 metre boats.

roland@watertight-marine.com www.watertight-marine.com www.watertight-system.com Whale watching from Port Forum As Port Forum has filled up in the last 2 years, many of our clients have commented on the distinct look and feel compared with other marinas.

The Port feels like an integral part of the surroundings, with easy access to the outdoor spaces and facilities nearby. At the same time all the docks and moorings are highly secure, with electronic entrance cards, CCTV and 24 hour security.

Each “tentacle” of a starfish-like shape reaches out to part of the surroundings, many of which feature award winning architecture in line with Barcelona’s heritage. There are many ways in

and out, each of which take you to a different place: a beach, an outdoor sports area, shopping centre, cultural centre and so on. Unusually in marinas, the long walk around the perimeter is cut out by a bridge, which offers spectacular views of the boats, the city to the south and the coast of Maresme fading north into the distance.

Architecturally, different types of concrete and metal are combined with wood and natural plants to reflect the port’s location between a buzzing city and relaxing parkland.

I arranged an interview with the boss of Port Forum, Joan Condé, to find out more.

How did you come to run Port Forum?

I used to manage public infrastructure and development projects. When the opportunity came up to run Port Forum in July 2011, I was happy to take it as I have always enjoyed sailing and the sea.

What have you done to survive the crisis?

The crisis affected all industries and ours is no different. We have had to adapt to the situation, lowering berth prices and services, and offering payment solutions to clients that make Forum more attractive. Above all we have focused on maintaining quality so that clients benefit from outstanding value for money.

What does the future hold for Barcelona’s marine industry?

Barcelona is a major centre, with 5 marinas. A major part of the city’s economic activity is devoted to the sea and this is recognised by business and government. Recently the Barcelona nautical cluster was founded to foster collaboration and competition between the 1175 nautical businesses in the region.

One of the main objectives is to create training that professional development that matches the

industry’s needs.

Why do you think captains choose Port Forum?

Port Forum has a magnificent location for those that seek a relaxed environment close to Barcelona. It is a convenient base for passages to France, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia and Corsica.

Port Forum is also home to a yard, dry dock for tenders and well-established companies like Watertight Marine, so technical support is one of the best on offer in the Western Med. Tell me about your own work I am lucky to collaborate with such a professional, enthusiastic and dedicated team, each specialized and well qualified in their own areas (customer service, yard services, maintenance, commercial space). The yard captain and director are both career seamen and really understand our clients needs.

My office is located on the third floor of our modern service building, so I have a great view of the sea (and all the goings on in the port). On a recent clear day I saw a group of whales mak-

Port Forum has a distinct look and feel. Could you tell us about it?

Port Forum was conceived as a

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Olá Amigos, I hope your summer season is going well. It’s all go go go around here, everyone working and playing hard!

We’re all excited about next month’s the 6th Annual Bluewater Regatta takes place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September. This event gets bigger every year attracting all kinds of boats, in fact there are cruising and racing classes now! This is the kind of sailing event that I love, OK it’s not a super yacht event but for those who love sailing for fun, it’s fabulous.

There is free berthing in Marina de Portimão from the 5th - 9th, live music every night and of course, the final night is a big party with a hog roast & live music and prizes!

Proceeds are donated to Lagos Children’s Home.

If you want any more info on the regatta, just drop me an email and I’ll fill you in on all the things that don’t fit in this little column!!

A little bird told me that Sir Cliff Richard is going to be signing his wine bottles at one of our supermarkets this month. He’s keen to promote his his award-winning Vida Nova wines which he produces here in the Algarve.

The marina in Lagos is where all the kids are hanging out, there’s a brilliant kids club there with bumper cars, bumper boats, trampoline, toys, story corner, colouring, kids drop off zone, reading area, drawing & café, kind of makes me want to be a kid again!

Some killer whales were spotted off the coast the other day so I’m off to go and see if I can see them!

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MENORCA NEWS warm up for the racing. Last year one of our students, Ryan, came to Menorca with his family to do a Competent Crew course and he showed such promise that we found him a crewing position on one of the classic yachts. He is now doing his Yachtmaster and the Fastnet.

Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge August 27th – 31st 2013, Mahón At the end of August the beautiful spectacle of the Panerai Classics Yacht Challenge will be seen once again in Menorca.

The Copa del Rey de Barcos de Época – Vela Clásica Menorca has taken place in Mahón for the last 10 years, organised jointly by the Club Marítimo de Mahón (CMM) and the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCNB).

Mahón Harbour offers a historic setting and a breathtaking backdrop for this regatta. This helps to attract great numbers of classic yachts to the island making for an unforgettable few days.

This is the only Spanish leg of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the others being in Italy and France.

In the days before the regatta the yachts start to gather on the moorings at the front of the Club Marítimo giving the public a rare chance to see the boats and their crews up close. Information boards give a history of the individual yachts and quite a few celebrities can be spotted amongst the owners. It is a great thrill for the students on our RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses to be sailing in amongst the yachts up and down the harbour as the crews

In 2012 the regatta was hindered by unusually strong winds and 2 yachts lost their masts on the first day. 2 days of racing had to be cancelled but the upside was that it led to more time for socialising and mixing with the crews. Let’s hope that this year brings fairer winds.

The 3 classes of the 2012 regatta were won by Argos in the Classic Class, Skylark of 1937 in the Vintage Class and Thendara in the Big Boats Class. Vintage Yachts must be built from wood or metal and launched before December 31st 1949, while Classic Yachts are built from wood or metal and launched before December 31st 1975.The Big Boats are over 30m in length.

More information can be found on the Panerai website: www.paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com

ject with Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens who produced a range of new hull designs for Vanderbilt, including Models 77 A to F. The selected model 77-C was used to build Ranger, the first ‘Super-J’ which won 32 races out of 34.

75 years later, in 2005 Andre

Hoek used the latest technology to test the available hull designs and he selected hull 77F to be built as Lionheart using modern materials and techniques. She was completed in 2010 with a length of 142 feet or 44m and

with an astonishing overhang of 54 feet or 17m. Lionheart is the largest J-Class in the world and she certainly turned a few heads as she sailed down Mahon harbor under full sail.

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Lionheart wins our hearts To get us in the mood for the regatta a beautiful J Class yacht, Lionheart, visited Mahón in July. The modern J Class rules specify that the hull design must be based on one of the original eighteen 1930’s J Class designs from the drawing boards of L Francis Herreshoff, Frank C Paine, Charles Nicholson, Swedish designer Tore Holm and the American design duo of W Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens.

In 1930, Harold Vanderbilt successfully defended the America’s Cup in the J-class Enterprise. The following year he faced stiff opposition and so he started a pro-

Allan Gulliver Luxury Yachts, Puerto Banus (+34) 952 815 733, www. the-brokerage-division.com PASSION!.... one word which sums up Andalucia and the Costa del Sol in August- and we don’t just mean a passion for boating, although that is, obviously our foremost interest, but a passion for living!

The coastline is dotted with many famous bars and restaurants but last Friday, we were invited to the re-opening of a beach side chiringuito, The Blue Dolphin in Estepona. As we looked out on the sea, with the sun setting, we saw a number of

boats enjoying the fabulous, late evening calm waters of the med.

A sail boat, elegantly glided past with it’s mast lit up and from the shore we could make out the guests on board enjoying a relaxing sundowner. Then, when the music started, a modern take on the famous and passionate Flamenco, you could feel the real heart of Andalucia. Not just from the musicians but from the crowd who had come to enjoy the spectacle.

This is only one of the events which take place in the heat of the summer. Nikki Beach restaurant, one of the coasts most famous beach side restaurants has recently celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary. If you enjoy,

COSTA DEL SOL NEWS son and the Spanish and French fleet took place. There are many charming ports to overnight in.

You may like to sail further along to the coastline of the Doñana National Park , in the provinces of Sevilla and Huelva.

“People watching” this venue is a must for all boat owners.

Moor up just off shore and arrive, in style by tender. Enjoy the music and stylishly served food and drinks or if you are feeling extravagant “Push the boat out” with a champagne party lunch!

Nikki Beach Marbella If your passion is cars, then you may have been witness to the phenomenon which is Top Gear and it’s team of famous presenters, who arrived in busy Puerto Banus just a few weeks ago. It seems, that everyone, including Jeremy Clarkson and his team

cannot resist the delights of our wonderful coast. Their antics will no doubt be broadcast, this autumn on the BBC. Top Gear Crew in Puerto Banus Forgetting cars and returning to sailing for the more adventurous, a trip through the Straits of Gibraltar and on to the Cosa del la Luz. The rocky coastal formation gives way to some exquisite sandy bays and small coves. Here your party can relax a little way off shore and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic. Just to the south of Cadiz is Cape Trafalgar where the battle between the British commanded by Nel-

Our first word, PASSION could not be more appropriate than with our next Port of call, which is Sevilla. The city can be reached by boat following the river Guadalquivir about 54 miles inland from the Atlantic. Just recently the 70m superyacht SKAT even made the trip for a short stopover. There are a number of options to stay at some right in the city, allowing you to enjoy all the

amazing sights and sounds of Seville, including the best traditional Flamenco- often hidden away in the backstreets.

MY SKAT in Seville We hope that we have given you some idea of the delights which can be explored in this amazing and passionate part of Spain. If you would like any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to call either Alan Gulliver or Francis Holbourne at T.B.D., Puerto Banus.

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SIMPLY THE BEST NIGHTLIFE IN THE WORLD

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Last month I reported that the party season started with a bang, this month has started with a “BOOOM”!

Ibiza’s newest club opened on the 15th of July, their line-up for the season features Luciano as the main headliner, a firm favourite of us all. The club is super modern in design; however, it is the unique sound system that sets it apart. No matter how loud the music is you can still talk normally without shouting, the light show is spectacular, all in all no expense has been spared. The outside areas overlook the marinas, a refreshing escape. A definite inclusion to your party list.

If 2012 was the year of change, then 2013 is the year of fresh new things.

Pacha has a whole new weekly line-up where the only party staying put from last year is David Guetta’s “FMIF” which continues on Thursdays. “Flower Power” finally goes weekly on Tuesdays so that’s going to be our regular haunt. But definitely worth a look is the new Sunday from hot new talent Solomun

where he invites just one guest to play alongside him each week, and the DJ box moves right onto the dance floor just in front of the VIP. We love it there.

Sundays are also the new night for Steve Lawler’s “Viva Warriors” night at underground club Sankeys, for those who like it sweaty. But our perennial recommendation is still Space for “We Love Sundays”, who host 7 arenas of sound, so something for everyone. Over at Privilege, the world’s biggest club, Armin Van Burren - still the world’s Number 1 DJ - hosts his “A State Of Trance” on Mondays, and the newest little mini-club Vista Club (or as we know it, the back room!) opens up on its own for “Get Physical” on Tuesdays, with the likes of M.A.N.D.Y. and Booka Shade playing in a new and intimate setting. “Together” on Tuesdays at Amnesia has the biggest stars from the US EDM scene again this summer, Skrillex, Afrojack, and Steve Aoki all pop up there. And if outdoor daytime partying is more your thing, then it doesn’t get much bigger than Avicii or Steve Angello & Axwell at Ushuaia Beach Hotel. (Sundays & Wednesdays respectively) For a more under-

ground vibe, Locodice’s “Used and Abused” (Thursdays), or the in-house Ants (Saturdays) should satisfy those with a techno-infused heart.

For a low-key and island secret night out, then we thoroughly recommend heading up to Las Dalias on a Tuesday night, where Nightmares on Wax have launched their new party....from midnight till 6am, with an outdoor hippie market to boot.

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Situated adjacent to the beach at Salinas, offers cool cocktails, Mediterranean kitchen and a who’s who of DJ’s playing the latest Balearic beats.

Wonderful selection of handmade articles, upmarket style clothes, original designs, many sold by the designers themselves. The buzzing atmosphere, fashionable people, cocktails and great music, make for a unique Ibiza experience.

The Market is from 6pm-Midnight only twice monthly, 11th & 25th August, 8th & 22nd September. Not a hippy in sight!

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The world famous island of Ibiza not only boasts an array of symbolic night clubs but also plays host to street markets, terrace bars, open-air cultural events and concerts.

After all it is a UNESCO World Heritage destination for its cultural wealth, boasting wonderful archaeological history and museums.

By day you could choose to explore the ancient heritage of the island or simply relax and enjoy one of the many tiny coves, broad white sand beaches or beautiful National Parks sprawled along its coastline.

Exploring Ibiza: 1. Day: Formentera Island Formentera is a Mecca for nature lovers not only seeking marine life but also lavish golden beaches. It is a petite island situated 11 miles from Ibiza Old Town and can only be reached by boat, giving it an exclusive atmosphere with ample tranquil bays to relax and watch the sun set.

2. Day: Cala Yondal (Blue Marlin) This is a must for those wanting to experience the cool, calm ambience of an infamous beach club and watch the transformation throughout the day until dawn of a trendy bar/nightclub with the beautiful people of Ibiza.

mark this remarkable occasion.

3. Day: Isla Vedranell + Cala d’ Hort Isla Vedranell is a popular dive sight and snorkellers paradise where even Dolphins & Turtles frequent the anchorage. As the sun sets, move over to Cala d’ Hort and enjoy a beach BBQ while enjoying a nice ice cold cocktail.

7. Day: Puerto De San Miguel A hidden gem which opens up to reveal a sleepy hollow village and anchorage/beach-front which is a peaceful and calming antidote when compared to the more colourful Euro-chic towns evident around the coastline.

4. Day: Cala Tarida A tranquil bay for those wanting to spend a day discovering the uncharted beauty of the fabulous rock formations and colourful marine life.

5. Day: San Antonio Café del Mar is a “must visit” if you want to see the ultimate sunset and enjoy pure lounge music played out over the ocean. Thousands of spectators line the shores at a number of trendy cafés to get a glimpse of the infamous “green flash” to

6. Day: Cala Salada A peaceful and scenic cove secluded beneath the headland which offers crystal blue water and wonderful adjoining rock formations with random golden sandy beaches.

8. Day: Cala Charraca A remote forested cliff top bay with various deep anchorages for exploring the magnificent turquoise water and rock formations leading up to the shallows.

9. Day: Isla Tagomago Stop for a picturesque lunch on the West coast of Isla Tagomago, anchoring close to the shoreline is snorkellers paradise for marine life.

Article by Jason Smith Captain of M/Y Lady Petra

Excellent lunchtime destination, perched on the rocks overlooking Talamanca Bay, this rustic adventure is a must.

There’s a jetty for easy access by tender, when you land, to the right there’s a well-worn track, a short easy walk and you’re there.

Fish BBQ of locally caught fish, I can never make up my mind, I order everything, it’s all good!

If you enjoy dessert, try the flao and their special super charged coffee.

No booking, no phone, no credit cards, best arrive early; about 1.30pm, if you are any later don’t worry the wait is worth it.

Bon Profit.

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AENIB UPDATE

JAIME VERMELL EXPANDS

Secretary: Aila Bell aila_bell@me.com A sizable group of EU Group members of AENIB and other yachting business people got together for an informal working meeting at the Bar Varadero on the 27th of June. The lively discussions around the table showed that there is a need for this kind of platform for our members to bring up their problems and concerns, and to present suggestions as to how AENIB can best help them.

Various issues of particular importance to refit companies were discussed. These companies spend a considerable amount of time and money in their efforts to attract large yachts to Mallorca to undergo refits here; however the support of all the parties involved is needed to be successful in bringing big contracts to Mallorca . There was a lot of debate about how companies, yards, and authorities could best work together to ensure (a) that yachts chose Mallorca for their refits and (b) once that decision is made all levels of the local infrastructure work towards a successful completion of the refit.

A subcommittee was set up to address the issues involved, and to make recommendations on how to make Mallorca an even better place for refit and maintenance work than it already is.

The Palma International Boat Show was also discussed. Everybody agreed that the change of format was a success - the Show generated interest, visitors flocked to the numerous stands, the inclusion of the superyachts proved to be a key attraction, and the various other events within the framework of the Palma International Nautical Week made a balanced pack-

age for any yachting enthusiast.

However, it was also agreed that true success reflects in sales and those that exhibited need to see greater results. How to make the Show so attractive that clients with the purchasing power will travel the distance to Palma to see, test and buy the object of their dreams is a challenge for all of us. The organizing Committee is already working on the next edition, and will be happy to receive suggestions on how to improve all aspects of the event.

This is very good news for Spain, and for the Balearics in particular. Without going into detail, as the topic of matriculation tax is dealt with in another article in this issue of Islander, I would like to point out that without the years of hard work by the sector and the various nautical associations together, this would not have been possible. To join our forces does make sense, and benefits us all. If you are not a member yet, please do come along and sign up. Even if the matriculation tax issue is about to be solved, there is still plenty of work to do. Right now AENIB is busy attempting to simplify the process of obtaining a charter license, as it goes hand in hand with the matriculation tax issue.

We have to be able to send out a clear message: chartering in the Balearics is not complicated anymore, nor more expensive than elsewhere. The Balearics offer the best cruising grounds in the Western Mediterranean and a fantastic infrastructure for refits and maintenance: we are seriously open for business!

Jaume Vermell, the Porto Cristo based nautical entrepreneur, is celebrating his 25th year in the marine industry. The company now has a 2nd base at Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, with an impressive showroom displaying their range of boats from Sessa, Jeanneau, Monterey, Galeon and Lomac, together with a huge range of Yamaha outboards. The company is also an official dealer for Volvo Penta inboards and spare parts.

The company in conjunction with Yamaha has once again organised the Mallorca Vuelta, a 7 stage RIB Race/Rally circumnavigating Mallorca, where enthusiastic amateurs can join the more professional teams in a fun filled 3 days.

This is the 9th staging of the event which each year goes from strength to strength.

For the sake of space, this is naturally just the briefest of accounts of the contents of the meeting.

To get the essence of the presented facts, the comments, the counter comments and opinions, you had to be there...

So make sure you´ll be there next time, to be on the pulse of what is going on, and to have your say. Watch this space for the announcement of the date and venue of the next meeting.

Ironically we decided unanimously not to discuss the matriculation tax at this table, as we had dealt with it in numerous other meetings over several years, explaining the latest work done, presenting reports, explaining which politicians and authorities had been informed and lobbied etc. We stated that we have done everything we possibly could at the local level, and the issue was now in the hands of the decision makers in Madrid. Little did we know that the very next day we would receive the news that the Council of Ministers had proposed the elimination of the matriculation tax on all commercial yachts, regardless of the size!

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COME FLY WITH US! great success, with 7 boats joining the three leg race. Overall winners were Scott Walker & Andrew Harvey in Ffeil Good.

More information at: http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de As promised, let’s kick off with the history of the Flying Fifteen Designed by the legendary Uffa Fox, the 6m (20ft) Flying Fifteen has maintained its reputation as an exciting and competitive two-man racing craft. It provides access to sailing at reasonable prices for men and women from 15 to 75 and beyond.

The most famous Flying Fifteen is “Coweslip” presented to the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present.

Uffa Fox and Prince Philip frequently sailed together at Cowes.

The Flying Fifteen is the largest keelboat class in the World.

The Flying Fifteen has been modernised over the years with Uffa Fox agreeing to changes towards the end of his life to improve the design specification and sail plan. By this time, the class had established itself in a number of countries and when John Calvert-Jones came from Australia and won the UK championships, the stimulus was provided for

the move to seek international status. Under the guidance of Tom Ratcliffe, an International Federation of Flying Fifteen Associations was formed by nine countries from four continents.

The first world championships were held in Perth, Australia in 1979 and subsequently have alternated between the Northern and Southern hemispheres biennially. The first European Championship took place in Spain in May 2004.

The 2007 World Championships took place at the Reial Club Nàutic de Port de Pollença in Spain during June, and were won by Mike Hart and Tim Hall sailing GBR 3817 (still in Pollensa, and available for sale). There was also a separate division for Silver and Classic Flying Fifteens which was won by Vincent and Patrick Harris in ESP 2964 and Simon Dangerfield / David Hemingway in GBR 2663 respectively.

The Championship of Mallorca took place from July 5-7, with eleven different boats joining the fray. Friday was boisterous, with both races sailed in winds gusting over 30 knots. The pairing of world championship crew Allan Green with newcomer to the fleet Thomas Rudewald ex Artemis Americas Cup team quickly showed promise in 3804 Speedy Gonzalez, with tremendous boat speed in the strong conditions – no doubt helped by both being well over six foot tall!

Unfortunately two other highly fancied contenders for the series took a serious blow in the first race, Ken Dumpleton and Chris Doorly (IRL 3753 – Olive Oil) suffering a halyard failure and then a mainsheet breakage, and David & Hannah Barber (3728 – Fine Fettle) breaking a gooseneck. This left them with a DNF and DNC, from which it would be next to impossible to recover in the six race series. Patrick & Vincent Harris (3592 – Flying High) took second, with David Miles in Stormtrooper 3 third.

Race 2 saw even more wind with the tall team winning again, fol-

lowed by a close battle between David Miles and 3577 Fuego Fatuo, sailed by John Walker & Stephen Babbage, and finishing in that order.

Saturday saw lighter winds, coming from almost every direction at some time – and none at others! At some point, every boat was leading, as the winds took us every way. John Walker & Stephen Babbage spotted a hole in the wind – mainly due to half the fleet sitting in it - and duly sailed around it to take the race, followed by Michael Beecken and Steve Parry (3600 – Dragonfly) and David Miles.

Race 4 was more of the same, Fuego Fatuo was forced off on starboard at the start, but this soon proved to be the favoured tack, and they consolidated this to a 500 metre lead at the windward mark, and most of the way down the leg to the wing, before sailing into a hole, allowing the fleet to catch up. Olive Oil came storming up form behind, but just metres from the wing mark, the wind dropped and headed, and they ended up beating to the mark from 20 metres away!

As the wind filled, Speedy Gonzalez was able to steal the final beat, with Fuego Fatuo second and Dragonfly third.

As mentioned last month, the 2014 European Championships will be held at Reial Club Nàutic de Port de Pollença from September 14-19.

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Sunday started with little wind, and four boats (Speedy Gonzalez, Fuego Fatuo, Dragonfly and Stormtrooper 3) in contention, the Harris brothers having had 2 seventh places on Saturday. First beat saw most of the fleet go into the southern shore, and despite a continuing lift, tack to take the mark ahead of those taking the Formentor side of the beat.

Flying High took the race finishing just ahead of Fine Fettle, followed by Speedy Gonzalez.

Thomas Rudewald and Allan Green now had the series, but competition for second was tight. The fluky conditions again played havoc with plans, as wind strengthened and lifted up the right side of the course. The Harris brothers and Barber family had a tight tussle, this time Fine Fettle came out on top, and Speedy Gonzalez third. Everyone knew who had won the series, but the mental arithmetic was being challenged for second and third. This was not surprising, as there were 3 boats in second place – all on 16 points!

Final results were: ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzalez Thomas Rudewald & Allan Green 9 ESP 3592 Flying High Patrick & Vincent Harris 16 ESP 3577 Fuego Fatuo John Walker & Stephen Babbage 16 The Editor is joining us in Pollensa on July 20; in the next issue we’ll report on his success!

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GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com August = Heat and houseguests.

Well, I´m not going to moan about the weather, even I am bored by that. But August is the month where people you haven´t seen for at least a decade descend on you. I often wonder at what point I stop being the fabulous, efficient, capable galley goddess come amazing hostess and turn into the sweaty, unappreciated galley slave. Maybe it is the point when I realize that these long lost friends have voracious appetites and that to satisfy their hunger I have to churn out enough food (on a regular basis) to feed a small third world country. Or is it the copious amounts of liquids I have to supply that would keep any self-respecting camel burping ! But, on the whole friends and family pull their weight and help, but, there are the few that slip through onto your terrace and feel that because ´they`are on holiday, your duty is to be the welcoming, cheerful drudge.

They lounge around on your sun beds slopping on copious sun lotion, your sun lotion, complaining about the heat, and how tired they are. They marvel how you ´never seem to slow down` and ´don´t you think it´s hot? `. You are either in the galley sweating over food, in the car on your way to the supermarket, lugging tons of shopping from the car or cleaning up the terrace whilst they are sleeping out their hangover. And, by the way, there’s no cold beer left.

So, with this in mind, share an easy recipe that will have you reclining on your sun bed !

Asian style Gazpacho 250g vine ripened tomatoes, quartered, half red onion and red

pepper, both coarsely chopped.

10cm Dutch cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, I teaspoon grated fresh ginger, I small red chilli, finely chopped, I tablespoon fresh coriander, 250 mls cold veg stock, I tbsp. white wine vinegar, I tsp. caster sugar, natural yoghurt and fresh coriander leaves to serve.

Chuck everything from the tomatoes until the coriander in the blender and blitz. Transfer to a large bowl, stir in the stock, vinegar and sugar, season with salt and pepper. Chill for a few hours. I always add a few slices of bread, crusts off, to the blender, this helps the soup to thicken - if the end result is too thick then thin it down with ice cubes - a fab way of chilling it down also. Pour into bowls, top with yoghurt and coriander leaves. Put your feet up and tell the freeloaders that it is their turn to do the dishes!

One other really cool thing that I just have to mention is that whilst lurking around Club de Mar this week, a Chef from a big boaty pointed me in the direction of a very interesting tiny, supermarket that is just the dogs for any Chef worth their Maldon Salt (I saw 3kg buckets of it) . Located just opposite the pedestrian gate of CDM, across the road there is the BIP BIP Supermarket. WOW, they had stuff from all corners of the world in there - some I haven´t even heard of. www.bipbip.co.uk or telephone 871 711 071.

So to sum it all up - next summer, move, change your email address and telephone number, or tell these unwanted houseguests that unfortunately you have died. Enjoy the guests that make life a joy, the ones that volunteer to cook or shop. Long may they come to visit.

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our oceans our future STRAIGHT TALK ON THE DOSH

PENSION? WHY SHOULD I WORRY? Luis Alberto Ferreyra Economist, financial planner www.aulafinanzas.com (financial school) (+34) 610 216 441

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent A warning from Motown Late last month Detroit became the first major U.S.city to file for bankruptcy. Michigan state governor Rick Snyder did the maths and all he came up with was a continuation of the downward spiral that started in the 1970’s and saw no way out.

The figures make for grim reading. The city is $18.5 billion in debt, 30 percent of it’s population live below the poverty line, 20 percent are unemployed, 50 percent of property owners failed to pay their tax in 2011 while city buildings and formerly affluent neighbourhoods stand empty and derelict. The population is falling, now at 700,000 from the peak of nearly 2 million during the city’s manufacturing heyday, with many of the escapees being amongst the most productive and better off in society; those that stayed are those who couldn’t leave.

The decline has been six decades in the making according to the state governor, and the reasons are many fold, racial tension and high crime stemming from the riots in the late 60’s, decades of municipal mismanagement of the public purse, but it is the failure of it’s behemoth motor manufacturing industry to move with the times that gave the city no way out.

Great Britain sowed the seeds of the industrial revolution, but it was The United States, specifically Detroit, and to give him a name, Henry Ford that

polished industrialisation into the honed 20th century version that swept all before it, and continues to do so into the 21st.

His Detroit factory perfected the assembly line technique of mass and cheap production, coupled with the promise to bring motoring within the reach of the masses, the Model T Ford rolled onto America’s roads in colossal numbers, 15 million in total when it ceased production in 1927. The world was never quite the same again. His techniques were multiplied and copied worldwide, but nowhere more so in the mid part of the 20th Century than in Detroit and it’s surrounding cities. But by the late 60’s complacency had set in, powerful and immovable unions had pushed quality down and wage costs up, while the Far East were taking Ford’s ‘make them fast and make them cheap mantra’ and slowly winning the battle.

The US manufacturers stranglehold on the US market was broken and with it went jobs, prosperity and prospects .

Detroit’s failure was to stop competing. If you are standing still then you are moving backwards. It happened to the British car industry during the 1970’s and 80’s and it’s effects are still being felt. It is tempting to look at Apple, whose iPhone was a world leader onlya couple of years ago, but since the death of founder Steve Jobs appears to have lost its knack for innovation and is already losing market share to it’s Far East rivals hand over fist. How many years ago was it that most of us had a Nokia in our pocket?

What is going to be my source of income when I retire and when I stop working?

The real reason for analysing in depth what your future will be, is simply to ask yourself the above question: If you delve deeper into this question you will see that probably you will be working for 25 or 30 years more, but the real question is: How long am I going to live after I stop working?

Did you know that If you live in Spain, the life expectancy is 84 if you are male, 89 if you are female, and this is increasing…

Medical advancement is by way of technology increasing at exponential rate; a consequence of this is our longer life expectancy.

So the issue is quite simple: if you work for 25 years and after working you could live another 25, who is going to support you when you no longer have regular income?

they turn to? Certainly not their government.

I always say to my clients that planning is of key importance if you want to have a comfortable future, and I am afraid banks do not offer a solution. Banks are ok when you are in debt with them for a long time (e.g. mortgage), but they are happier using your cash for their purpose.

Banks work on fractional reserve; that means that they only keep a small fraction of your cash (usually 8%) and invest or lend the rest. If your hard earned money goes on investments instead of bank accounts, we believe you should be the one enjoying the profits of your savings.

I just want to leave you with this advice, because I believe it is vital to consider your long term future, You may have a few years ahead of you at work but … how are you going to live after that?

A qualified financial planner can help…

All governments and states of Europe face this problem. They see an aging population and their finances just will not be able to cope. But in the YACHTING industry this problem is even worse, since most yachties will not be able to build up a state pension because of their tax situation. So when it comes to getting a pension, who should

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YACHT & CAPTAIN

Linda Revill Aigua Sea School Captain Stefan Knape was born in Gothenburg, Sweden in April 1980 and from the outset his baby steps were taken in the boating world. Stefan’s’ parents had their own boat business and their four sons spent their childhoods in marinas and onboard.

Stefan only half jokes when he tells us he has both blood and seawater in his veins. His formative years were spent travelling to boat yards and builders in Slovenia and Florida, learning as much as he could about boat building, stability, handling etc providing the good experience that he would later draw on as Captain.

Stefan loves his home country of Sweden, but dreamed of warmer climes and to work in the industry in which he grew up.

A friend introduced him to Mallorca where Stefan fell in love with the people, the island and, importantly, the climate! Stefan studied in Palma to achieve his Yachtmaster qualifications and immediately secured a captain position working in Ibiza. After that short season he returned to Sweden but missed the island and so returned and took the Master position on MY Cento.

Cento is a 87’ Maiora yacht built in 2001 and is based in Mallorca with Stefan as Captain and three other crew onboard: chef, stewardess and deckhand. Stefan is a proud captain as he explains the yacht is a stunning example of comfort and simplicity in cruising. The crew work well to provide guests the absolute best service and experience possible during their time onboard.

TI asked Stefan a few questions about life in the yachting world.

Q: What do you never go to sea without? A: ‘My computer and a camera. On the sea you may be gone a long time and it’s a good way to keep in contact.’

Q: What has been your scariest moment at sea? A: ‘Last year we were heading to Menorca from Sardinia. We set off at 5am in the dark with a little fog. Into the trip and unable to turn back we hit massive fog, an absolute wall where we had no visibility for 2.5 hours. We picked up a small boat on the radar and took evasive manoeuvres but that boat was still on collision course.

In the end we passed about 30m from the boat and we still couldn’t see him. It was tense .

My best moments are when you leave port just before sunrise; no one is awake and its complete silence all around you. You leave the harbour on a flat bed of ocean with a freshly made coffee in one hand. It’s your time to watch the sky start to light up and the sun to come up over the horizon ... it’s stunning.’

is fresh with good prices and lovely staff. Portixol Hotel have great food and a lovely outlook ... their tuna is amazing! For drinks, it has to be Roxy beach in Portals Nous: great drinks and right by the sea. You can’t complain! On Friday’s of course you need to be in Gibbsons in Palma but watch out, their drinks are strong!’

sort out the perfect charter in the summer and always go the extra mile in assistance. Aigua Sea School, without Linda there wouldn’t be many YMOs and Oceanmasters out there. When you get your licence or update there you will never leave that family, the ‘Aiguanauts’ ... it’s big and full of love and experience’.

‘Companies to recommend I would say Cormorant Carpentry with Matthew in the lead: what he can’t fix with wood is not fixable: he’s always there to help in a panic. The three girls at Ocean Independence (Barbara, Stephanie and Christina) will

‘Mallorca is a very special place to live and work in the yachting industry and when you start to learn it, and see all the good things it has to offer, I think it’s the best place in the world. I still have a lot to learn but this is the place to do it.

Q: TI asked about the qualities of a good captain. A: ‘Always be calm and don’t stress yourself.

Have everything checked and double checked so that makes your life easier. Prepare for everything as you never know what’s going to happen on the sea. Be prepared’ Q: Do you think Palma is a good centre for the yachting industry?

A: ‘Yes, whatever you need to have done here can be done.

There are some great directories available like Superyacht Services Guide so when I can’t find what I’m looking for I check them out online: it’s always helped’ When based in Palma there are some great places for eating and drinking. Ca’n Toni in Palma is always friendly and everything

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ENGINES: WHAT GOES WRONG WITH THEM Some primary filters are arranged in pairs so if one becomes restricted just swing a lever and the second unused filter restores normal service and the restricted one can be changed.

If it is a twin engine vessel running on a common fuel supply keep your tools handy, the other engine will show the same symptoms in about 30 mins.

John Hart Palma Sea School All modern diesel engines are well designed and built and most problems at sea are not faults on the engine itself but the ancillaries that provide the air, fuel and coolant.

The engineering may be well maintained but is vulnerable through circumstances not under the operator’s control.

The fuel system can be variable; there may be a number of storage tanks installed strategically throughout the vessel affecting trim and stability. Or with the simpler port tank for port engine and generator; starboard tanks for starboard engine and generator but either way there must be eventually a feed to the engine and a return to the tank.

Some large complex systems finally feed a day tank installed high in the engine room which then gravitates fuel via primary filters (racors) to each machine.

Fuel feed to this tank may be automatic with a sensor switching a pump on and off to keep the tank topped up. A second electric pump may be fitted for back up and a hand pump for the final keep it going everything is off! situation. Fuel tanks should include a filler (watertight), a vent designed to prevent the ingress of water, a feed taking fuel an inch or two from the bottom of the tank, a return into the top of the tank and going well down inside about half way to prevent foaming by fuel cascading from the top. A sump on the lowest end to collect water and debris, a stripping valve to drain the water or if the tank is not accessible a suction pipe from the tank top into the sump to suck out the water etc.

The first signs of problems with

the fuel supply may be water appearing in the primary filter optic. This is simply drained by opening the valve on the bottom of the optic, but bear in mind if there is water in the filter there is a lot more water in the tank.

Tanks should be stripped on a regular basis, especially day tanks (weekly) and all other tanks (quarterly). Where could the water come from? All fuel has small quantities of water.

There is a product that can be put on the end of the oil trucks dip stick and will change colour if water is present at the bottom of the tankers tanks (tell the driver!) Once on board deck fillers are sometimes not tight enough or the o ring has hardened with age or disappeared.

Tank vents can leak or part company with the tank top to name but a few. The cleanliness of the fuel arriving at the filler is variable. Some ports have a reputation of supplying good clean fuel, others not so clean. If dirty fuel is supplied it won’t be long before trouble rears its head.

Symptoms of fuel starvation are simple to recognise. If an engine requires 200 litres of fuel per hour to keep its cruising revs, but the fuel system can only provide 180 litres, the engine will start hunting (revs going up and down) The check would be to reduce the amount of fuel required by reducing the revs from say 2,000 to 1500. If the symptoms disappear and there are no other signs or symptoms it is a fair bet it is fuel starvation probably caused by a partially blocked primary filter. (It is usually the primary) or a partial blockage of the tank vent, depending on the fuel system installed. If the fuel tank is lower than the engine a range of air leak problems are possible.

It is a lonely life for the engineer when the big silence comes.

After changing the filter element it is most important to remove the air which is now in the filter bowl. With a gravity feed system it is simply crack the bleed screw, usually at the top of the filter and wait until clean fuel appears (just like bleeding a radiator in your central heating system at home) If you fail to bleed the air at the filter it may travel to the high pressure pump and the injector lines. As many manufacturers use the Bosch injection system where the injectors are hydraulically operated by the high pressure fuel, air in the injector pipes will prevent the hydraulic action and the engine will stop, leaving you with a much bigger bleeding job! Some engines are self- bleeding so no such action is necessary. Cummins has its own low pressure

system so no bleeding required.

Others also have no bleeders so consult your engine handbook.

Some larger vessels with fuel tanks arranged throughout the engine space boast an alpha laval type filter. This is an active filter which revolves at high speed and removes water and other impurities from the filter whilst transferring it from tank to tank, so cleaning, polishing or washing the fuel is an asset to the engineer when he finds water or other impurities in his fuel tank.

Most modern engines achieve similar results by returning large amounts of fuel to the tank as the engine is running, twice as much fuel as required by the engine is returned to the tank.

This ensures that by the time fuel is actually consumed by the engine it has passed through the filter system many times. These filters are the primary and secondary filters which are static filters and therefore need replacing – keeps lots around. Good stripping and a have a bleeding good time. Bear in mind to bleed the complete fuel system.

Start at the tank and finish at the injectors.

SEALINE BACK IN BUSINESS www.hanseyachts.com New owner Hanse are to begin production of the Sealine 380, 450 and 490 models immediately.

It seems a month is a long time in boatbuilding. Following news of Sealine UK’s demise last month, we have recently learned that Sealine’s new owner, the Germanbased Hanse Group, has met with UK and international

dealers and that production of the 380, 450 and 490 models will begin immediately with the first boats expected in October.

Initially, models will be delivered to the exact same specification and finish as before, with new model development expected to follow.

Sealine will be represented at the 2013 PSP Southampton Boat Show, with three models expected to be on display.

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MASTER BATES: OVERHEARD & OVERBOARD

Semper in excreta solum profundum variat How else can I start this month other than to comment on the news about the dreaded Spanish ‘mat tax’ reformation proposal.

As if it needs saying again, this will (if enacted) completely open up the commercial yacht charter market in The Balearics for the first time in history! However I have only one hat left after eating the other one when the Palma Boat Show was heralded as a success, and I’m not about to eat the other one just yet. There’s many a slip between cup and lip, and all that you know!

Lets face it, the Rajoy government in Madrid is not exactly covering itself with glory right now, and the ‘Grey Man’ himself is hardly in a position to lead like an unblemished warrior against his opposition. What with being up to his armpits in fiscal corruption and scandal right now, and it doesn’t look like going away any time soon. Still, I can well understand how being handed 90,000 euros in a cigar box can be so easy to forget. Oh, come on...give the man a chance, he’s only human!

But sorry I digress... the point I was going to make is that the opposition are not going to take this lying down. The fiscally myopic looneys from PSOE have already tabled a written question to the house of representatives in Madrid, asking why this matter should be given any importance, and suggesting that it

will just bring a few more yachts with spoilt millionaires onboard, and offer no benefit for direct jobs or foreign revenue generation. (Same old song, from same old sado lefties!)

The left wing party’s economic spokesman Sr. Rodriguez-Pinero (obviously a man of stunning foresight and creativity!) said something like: “The yacht charter industry is not known for its great importance and impact on the Spanish economy.” Of course its not, you blinkered twat, cos your lot never gave it a chance to be! And you still can’t see further than the city limits of Madrid which doesn’t give much of a sea view, or any impression of what Spain’s income potential from its coasts can really be! If you only visited Palma or Barcelona for one day with your eyes open and a receptive mind set, you might get the message....but then again, probably not. His final damning and highly revealing comment was; “What you actually have to do is make the rich pay more than the middle class and workers, then simplify and eliminate tax deductions that benefit only a few. With the abolition of this tax, the government is legislating in favour of the interests of the powerful.” Adding for good measure; “The PP are bowing to pressure from lobbies that are not transparent.”

Mmmm...Seems a rather inac-

NEWS FLASHES: SOMETHING TO OFFEND EVERYONE! Due to a water shortage in Ireland, Dublin swimming pool has announced they are closing lanes 7 and 8.

I got a letter from Screw Fix Direct thanking me for my interest, but explaining they were not a dating agency.

Such an unfair world. When a man talks dirty to a woman its considered sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man its £2.50/min (charges may vary)

curate, nay, almost slanderous comment to make about a united professional Spanish yachting sector that have identified the loss of something like 600 million euros every single season because of this mindless and highly irregular tax, and had it independently verified. The battle continues I think, but at least we have the largest army on our side now. Lets hope for a swift and decisive victory...

Its good to see that the recently appointed (reshuffled) Trade and Industry minister in The Balearic Government has endorsed the success of this years Boat Show Palma. Sra. Lourdes Cardona, said that the show held during the first week of May, “has been a success” and has generated “a modest benefit.” Based on this, Cardona announced that space for the show would be increased by 15% in 2014. One of the key success factors was that exhibitors at the show had increased from 136 in 2011 to 320 this year. Like I said here once before, the world and his dog will want to be there as sponsors, media partners, you name it next year.... let’s hope they remember to look after the locals who hung in there when the world thought it was just a bad joke, and his dog wouldn’t even open one eye!!

Oh dear the pesky anoraks are at it again in Ibiza, so look out for resistance from over there too if the >15 metre charter market does get liberated any time soon. The ‘Party Island’ will no doubt be a favoured spot for a lot of luxury charter yacht guests, and the environmental organisation known as GEN is already revving up with propaganda to resist the onslaught of yachtsmen and women having fun!

The environmental group has denounced recreational boats as being mainly responsible for pollution suffered by the sea in the coves and beaches of Ibiza.

They claim that sailors have “emptied dirty grey water from their boats around the coast” without respecting the environment and bathers. GEN have also denounced “excess fund-

ing” on the coast (presumably referring to new marinas etc) and they warn of “devastating and terrible consequences caused by the incivility of the owners of vessels that anchor on the coast of Ibiza.”

Furthermore GEN says that nautical tourism is “uncontrolled” and that “many of the service ports have wastewater collection but virtually no customers want to use it.” For extra effect they turn to the old Posidonia Seagrass theme, much favoured by tree huggers to call time on recreational boaters, by saying that; “anchoring on the Posidonia meadows is carried out with impunity and some yachts remain more than a week without receiving any type of inspection”.

In this aspect, the GEN activists are urging politicians to take “urgent action” against the nautical tourists to avoid the enormous damage which they claim is damaging the coastal and marine environment of Ibiza.

They say that these statements are based on monitoring the first results of their project: “The Sea A Shared Responsibility”, in which green microalgae was observed in numerous accumulations, and that this appears in the water where there has been a lot of organic waste disposal.

True or false? Do you have an opinion on this? If so, comments to the Ed please: simon@theislander.net Is anybody else suffering with password amnesia, or experiencing more of those challenging PC ‘senior moments?’ You know, when you’re sat staring into a computer screen, and being asked by the stupid thing what secret name it has lurking in its evil plastic body that will enable you to unlock its worldly secrets? Well relax, I have a solution for you....use the password: INCORRECT. Then when you put in the wrong letters you will be sure to get the message: Your password is.... INCORRECT. There you go, another Bates lifestyle enhancing gem.

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

The Rosé Revolution The rosé revolution continues again this year with increased awareness of how delicious these wines are and their versatility.

Our range is extensive and fully represents the wide range of styles possible. From soft subtle flavours to a variety of red and white fruits.

The list below is some wines which we highly recommend.

• Minuity ´M ´Cuvee • Whispering Angel Chateau d´Esclans • AIX • Chateau de Berne Cuvee • Domaine Ott • Improbable Limited Edition • Les Olivier Chateau de Berne • Flaires - Mallorca • Muga Rosado- Rioja • Castell Miquel Stairway to Heaven Rosat • Sierra Cantabria Rosado – Rioja

Restaurant Ola de Mar: Carrer Vicari Joaquin Fuster, 1 Portixol - (+34) 971 274 275 This month’s choice of restaurant came after a recent visit upon a recommendation from our neighbours, and we were not disappointed!

The whole experience from arrival until departure was first class, and at very reasonable prices. The staff were a joy; attentive but not in your face.

All were very pleasant and the owner ,Guillermo ,was charm itself.

The location is frontline next to the beach and harbour of Portitxol, which is a wonderful area for eateries and bars, since it’s renovation in recent years.

Tasting notes: Chateau Minuity – M de Minuity Rose AOC Cotes de Provence.

A magnificent wine of pleasure: The aromatic harmony of Grenache and Cinsault offers some notes of peach and candied orange.

The mouth is fresh and round.

All of the wines listed above can be purchased from World of Wine

World of Wine: (+34) 669 075 466 sales@worldofwine.info - www.worldofwine.info

The menu leans more towards fish and Paellas, which is what you would expect, and carries a large enough range to satisfy most tastes. We were given a nice glass of cava on arrival, a rarity these days, which helped us relax into our surroundings!

The starters offered a range of salads and shellfish dishes as well as the more traditional Spanish starters. We chose a salad with warm scallops and prawns, and a portion of clams

( Almejas) in a white wine sauce which was divine. The clams were nice and plump, with a lovely flavour.

The main courses offered a range of Paellas, most types of seasonal fresh fish and a few meat dishes for those not into their pescados! We had the Sea Bass in salt which was the nicest we have ever tasted, and probably the biggest one we had ever had!

The house Rosado at 8.80€ a bottle was definitely the best value we have had anywhere!

There is a pleasant outside terrace for summer dining , overlooking the beach and harbour, and a very tastefully decorated inside dining room for the cooler nights.

Overall, this was a super experience, enhanced by the staff’s attention , the location and the quality of food. We will be returning very soon!

Beef & Fish Specialty Wide selection of wines available

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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE

1974 Delanta 76 9,900 € o.n.o

NORAI BROKERAGE Pso Maritimo 1, Local nº. 10 Alcudiamar Marina 07400 Pto Alcudia email: sales@noraibrokerage.com web: www.noraibrokerage.com Tel: +34 971 545 012 FULL MARINE SERVICES & SALES

Our yacht of the month is a 1974, Delanta 76, 7.60 metres with a Yanmar 18hp diesel engine. Recently had a new lifting keel fitted and the boat has been antifouled. Offered for sale at 9,900 euros o.n.o. Lying at Alcudiamar. Visit our website for further boats for sale: www.noraibrokerage.com

Beneteau Oceanis 40 2010 £ 125,000 - Tax paid

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca

Nick Martin: +34 656 949 243

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Beneteau Oceanis 40, 2010. One owner from new with white hull, teak in the cockpit, Yanmar 40hp diesel, bow thruster, Sprayhood and bimini, classic rig, 2 cabin layout, Raymarine navigation equipment. Well maintained and only lightly used. Lying Mallorca and priced at 125,000 GBP Tax paid.

LAGOON 450 585,000 € - Tax paid

2013 - Owner´s version with more than 250,000 Euro options installed instead of standard. Powered by twin Yanmar 54hp diesel with 200 engine hours. All sails from North Sails; maindrop system with battened mainsail, Furling genoa and gennaker. Equipped with watermaker, generator, solar panels, davits, dinghy, air-conditioning, washing machine etc. Full Raymarine navigation, chart plotter, radar, GPS. Child friendly prepared and equipped with life raft and Epirb.

X-Yacht 562 2000 450,000 € - VAT paid This X 562 is the popular 3 cabin plus crew cabin version and comes with all options for racing and cruising like a conventional boom and a FurlerBoom carbon inboom furling, a set of racing and a set of cruising sails, electric winches, teak decks, generator, bowthruster, reversible air-conditioning throughout the boat, generator, etc. She is professionally maintained by a full time skipper and is a must see for anyone who is looking for a cruiser/racer of this size!

2011 Sea Line F 42 £ 325,000

Club Nautico Santa Ponsa T. +34 971 695 738 M. +34 629 748 477 E. sales@leisure-marine.com W. www.leisure-marine.com Take advantage of Sea Ray’s new Open Horizons savings opportunity!

This summer let Sea Ray put you at the helm of your own destiny.

2011 in excellent condition. 1 owner from new. Twin Volvo IPS600, with low engine hours. Fitted with a 13 kwh Kohler generator, Raymarine C 120 Chartplotter, Air Con, Hydraulic Passerelle, Eberspacher Heating, Transom camera, Teak Deck Flybridge, Wet Bar with BBq and Fridge, Dishwasher plus many other extras. 12 month Guarantee.

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NEW SAILINGS FROM THE MED TO THE CARRIBEAN

Head Office: (+31) 204 488 590, info@sevenstar-yacht-transport.com www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com UK Agencies (for ARC Rally participants): (+44) 238 082 1030 info@sevenstar-uk.com, www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com USA Agencies: (+1) 561 622 7997, info@sevenstar-usa.com www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com Sevenstar Yacht Transport announces new sailings from the Med to the Carribean.

As MV Schippersgracht is currently moving the last of this season’s yachts to the Med, Sevenstar Yacht Transport can announce new upcoming sailings returning to the Caribbean after the summer season in October and November this year.

Estimated loading in Tivat between 20th October & 5th November 2013.

Ports of call on route: - Tivat - Genoa - Palma de Mallorca - St. Thomas, USVI - Palm Beach FL Estimated loading in Genoa between 20th November & 5th December 2013.

Ports of call on route: - Genoa - Palma de Mallorca - St. Thomas, USVI - Palm Beach FL “With in excess of 200 yachts being shipped in the last four months from Florida and the Carribean to Europe, we can look back on the most successful summer season in Sevenstar history”, Richard Klabbers Man-

aging Director of Amsterdambased Sevenstar Yacht Transport states. “And as our customized approach and our unique range of packages continue to expand, those numbers are still growing”.

2014 Schedule Sevenstar Yacht Transport can offer roundtrip deals, meaning yacht owners can secure their spot again for return sailings in March, April and May 2014 back to the Med. ARC Rally 2013 participants can be moved back to Southampton in May 2014. he world’s leading provider of yacht shipping services Sevenstar Yacht Transport has over 25 years experience in worldwide yacht transportation via a global network of offices and exclusive agencies. The company is part of The Spliethoff Group based in Amsterdam which has its own fleet of more than 100 independent carriers and ships on average 1,500 yachts each year through more than 100 ports in over 40 countries, up to 60 meters and 650 metric tons.

Please contact our Amsterdam Head Office, UK or USA Agencies for specific dates and rates.

for sale / wanted, etc A D V E R T I S E F R E E ! 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 or place your Ad online at www.theislander.net.

For Sale/Rent: Beautiful 4 bed 3 bath house Camp de Mar just 70 mtrs from the beach. Spectacular master suite with stunning views. Small community of 8 houses, Brand new shared pool and terrace, nice gardens, shaded terrace areas. Partial sea views and Golf Course view. Private parking. Brand new air con throughout. New appliances. Long term Rent 2000 euro/ month For Sale 595000 euros. Tel: 607 911 898 For Rent: Studio + private terrace in old town, La Lonja, Calle Vallseca, ideal for a couple. very quite because atic, well ventilated,beatiful view to almudaina castle and palma bay. double sofa-bed+extra double bed,a/c ,jacuzzi bath, equipped kitchen+hoven and microwave. digital channels tv,dvd,radio. teak furnished terrace+bbq and hammok. Price per month 650€ + utilities Monica +34 686 800 310, e-mail: robyandmony@yahoo.it Looking For: ETO looking to join a boat or long term refit project. Fully conversant and experienced with all super yacht electrical, electronic, coms, AV and IT systems. 20+ years super yacht experience and many manufacturer’s training courses. STCW 95 and ENG 1. Email: seastareurope@gmail.com Phone: +351 918 811 630 For Sale: Micron 77 Antifouling 20 litres Blue. Micron 77 Antifouling 5 litres White. Price: open to offers. Simon Lewis 649 875 151.

For Rent: 4 Bedroom ground floor apartment with 300 sqm established garden in Marratxi. Situated in a quiet neighbourhood with large communal swimming pool/jacuzzi. Walking distance along a promenade to Festival Park, including cinema and shopping complex. 950 €/mo. Call: 660 644 612 For Rent: Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment in Cala Estancia. Located only 100m from the best all year round Kite, Wind & SUP Surfing location. Well connected by bus or 20min along a paved cycle track to Palma.

550 euro/month. Call: 660 644 612 For Rent: Beautiful modern 3 bedroom townhouse in Port Andratx with stunning views over the port. 2 minute walk to small beach and Club de Vela.

15 minute walk to centre of town. Available for short or long term rental please contact David on degrobinson@me.com or +447897024610 For Sale: A 1/5th share in a beautiful classic style Apreamare 8 motorboat moored at the exclusive Club de Vela in Port Andratx. For more information contact David on degrobinson@me.com or +447897024610 For Sale: Ovation 1761 balladeer acoustic guitar in case. One small chip on the back of the neck and a slight scratch on the front but still sounds great. €500,00 euros. Tel 627 484 609 For Sale: Yahama 2 hp outboard Engine Model Malta 2B integral tank standard shaft and Bombard AX2 Boat tender slatted floor paddles & carry bag Both items are unused and have never been used. 950,00 euros available July. P. +44 (0) 1689 853 162 M. 07596487081 E. wilcouk@btinternet.com For Sale: Audi A6. 2004 well maintained and excellent condition. Silver, Automatic. 99,500 kms Price: 9500,00 euros. Tel: 637 186 921 Going on Holiday: House sitter/dog or other pets no problem. References available. Pets are happier at home when you are away. Tel Joe 696 487 755 For Sale: Zodiac rib 3.4m 2008 but barely used and kept in garage with yahama 15hp engine and trailer. €2800. Tel 627 484 609 For Sale: Beta 10 HP sea engine 200 hours usage with gear cables, folding props and fuel tanks. Engines have been recently stripped and repainted. €1900. Tel 971 944 184 For Sale: WAECO coolmatic Drawer Fridge, Brand New and Unused; Fenders Large/Small in good secondhand condition; Ropes large diameter good secondhand condition; C.Q.R and Danforth Anchors; other yachting items - in Palma. Tel: 616 244 776 For Sale: 1 Hezzanith, 6 inch marine sextant cerca 1967 - Good condition - 175€. 1 Plath, 6 inch marine sextant cerca 1968 - Good condition - 200€.

1 dive suit size 4. + 1 air regulator. + 1 depth/pressure gauge + 1 BCD - All believed in good condition 250€. 1 Aladin wrist Dive Computer - needs new battery - 200€. Call Colin - 650 585 056 Wanted: Looking for 5.5m + RIB. Outboard 100hp or more. Trailer would be a bonus. Cash buyer looking for a good price and quick deal. Jamie@ mainsell.com For Rent: Studio in old town 10 minutes walk to STP. Fully equipped and furnished, double sofa-bed, perfect for a couple. Comunity terrace. Special price 400 euro/month, utilities/WI-FI included! Monica 686 800 310 or e-mail: robyandmony@yahoo.it Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma SL is looking for a multilingual, relationship building Sales Manager to not only nurture and maintain the sales within Mallorca, but to also organize and develop the Rib Market. The role holder must have a marine related field with significant experience of working in a high value marine distribution and sales environment. To apply please send your CV with salary expectations to info@yachtcenterpalma.net.

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AMERICAS CUP UPDATE

Justin Chisholm www.sailracingmagazine.com

The sigh of relief from the America’s Cup organisers here in San Francisco was almost audible when the five person international jury handed down their decision to uphold the protests from Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa over late changes to the AC72 class rules.

The ISAF protest committee refused to be hurried in their deliberations, taking three and a half days to decide that regatta director Iain Murray had been acting outside his jurisdiction when he re-wrote the rules about minimum rudder length and the size of the elevator tabs on the fleet of new generation America’s Cup boats.

Also sighing in relief were members of the mainstream media who had been left scratching their heads in the media cen-

tre at the Pier 27 America’s Cup base as they struggled to make sense of all the technical talk and explain to their readers and listeners exactly what all the fuss was about.

“Good question,” answered Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton with a slightly embarrassed smile, when asked what had been gained from the complicated protest process.

Having then composed himself, Dalton added: “The important thing is that the integrity of the rules has been retained,” he said.

“The decision itself is not as important as what happens next.”

What in fact happened next was that Dalton’s Kiwi team dished out a merciless beating to the Italian Luna Rossa crew in the first two boat match of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The result never once looked in doubt as Kiwis outclassed Luna Rossa in every department - other than perhaps the ridiculousness of their crew gear.

British Olympian Chris Draper had sent the Italian boat screaming into the pre-start box at 40 knots plus as he crossed the bows of ETNZ on his way to the match racing ‘safe zone’. With a two knot flood tide pouring under the nearby Golden Gate Bridge, tactician Francesco Bruni was concerned that a gybe back towards the line might leave them too far downstream and unable to lay the pin end of the start.

Luna Rossa’s subsequent tack around however immediately left them pinned outside the layline to the committee boat by the Kiwis. ETNZ helmsman Dean Barker held them helplessly there until seconds before the gun, when he put the bows down, pulled the trigger and lunched the Kiwi boat towards the line at full speed. All Luna Rossa could do was follow in their wake.

From that point on the battle was over as the Kiwis pulled away on every leg to finish five minutes and 23 seconds aheador, put another way, roughly two miles, given the breathtaking speeds of these AC72s.

That Emirates Team New Zealand won the match could come as no surprise to anyone, but the margin by which they outclassed their only viable contender for the Louis Vuitton Trophy was startling. Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena later said he was “not happy as we came here to win races, not to be beaten,” adding that the Italian syndicate still had some tricks up their sleeve, in the form of an aerodynamic upgrade package for their AC72.

Clearly deflated by the scale of the loss, Sirena put three of the five minutes down to poor boat handling (plus an unforced stop and go penalty for sailing outside the boundary) and said their goal was to be at peak performance in time for the semifinal rounds in a few weeks. Luna Rossa will almost certainly improve, but they have their work cut out to get anywhere close to taking races off the New Zealand crew.

While you might imagine Emirates Team New Zealand would be delighted to be dominating the challenger series in this way, the reality is that they need competitive sparring partners on their way to the America’s Cup if they are to reach their own peak performance by the time they take on the hometown Cup holders Oracle Team USA. Larry Ellison’s defenders have been quietly getting on with their two boat training programme which pits Britain’s Sir Ben Ainslie on boat one against Australian James Spithill on boat two. The two Oracle boats are far from identical, but from what I have seen, their sparring matches are far, far, closer scraps than we can ever expect to see in the Louis Vuitton Series this time around.

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